Wildlife Conservation Society Human Resources Manager Jobs in Nigeria

Wildlife Conservation Society Human Resources Manager Jobs in Nigeria

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Manager will lead and manage the Human Resources function, provide advice, coordination and management, and technical support to the field offices. He/she will ensure efficient support to the program in accordance with existing Nigeria policies and procedures. The HR Manager will be part of the Country program Senior Management team. He/she will work closely with the Africa HR Director and the Central Africa & Gulf of Guinea regional team.

Main Responsibilities

Management

Lead and manage the Human Resources function (including people planning, performance, well-being and development)

Provide technical support, advice and capacity building of managers on people management skills

Advise and assist managers in Human Resources related issues and concerns to Recruitment, development and people planning, performance management, employee relations and others

Drive and support recruitment and selection activities ensuring compliance with recruitment process and policies and best practice

Work with senior management team in the program and senior staff on staff retention strategies and initiatives

Ensure proper onboarding process of new staff

Ensure oversight and consistency in position titles and grades, across all field locations

Assist managers to identify, recommend and approve Learning & Development initiatives for their employees through the WCS-U Learning platform and others

Drive any Continental and Regional HR initiatives within the country

Performance, well-being, compensation & benefits

Proactively respond to and manage performance counselling, employee grievances and disciplinary issues as required, with a focus on building manager competency on performance management and ensuring that documentation is well kept

Lead the performance management process including conducting trainings

Act as an impartial mediator in disciplinary procedures and ensure it is administered in an equitable and fair manner and meets all legal and labor regulations and requirements

Lead people well-being initiatives at the country level

Define and review salary structure in partnership with the Senior Management team, the Africa HR Director and the relevant regional staff

Human Resources Policies and Support

Maintain and update Staff Human Resources Handbooks as necessary

Proactively pursue continuous process improvement in Human Resources-related practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of output/delivery.

Work closely with Africa HR Director and the Regional Office to share information and provide support as required

Accountable for making sound decisions based on Nigeria program policies, standards, and the advice of technical

experts in the program

HR Administration

Ensure an up-to-date database of staff contracts and filing of staff documentation

Ensure proper management of staff absences including leave

Ensure that staff benefits are duly explained to employees and serve as liaison between employees and respective insurance company.

Manage orientation process and arrivals checklist for new staff and ensure support for all new staff and their integration into the organization

Manage appropriately staff exit procedures

Others

Support Regional Office on any HR related activity within the country.

Any other task may be required by the Line Manager.

Position Requirements

At least 5 years’ experience in Human resource management with 2 years People management in a similar role within an INGO

Relevant University Degree preferably in Human Resources Management or Management

Professional training in Human Resources Management.

Ability to develop clear goals and identify priority activities and assignments

Demonstrated experience in executing human resources processes.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.

Proven ability to manage large and varied workloads and deal constructively with diverse people.

Proven ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervision.

Pro-active, stable and robust character and a good team-player

Knowledge of Nigeria labour laws and legal issues.

Full professional proficiency in English
Country HR Certification

How to Apply

All applications (CV and cover letter) should be addressed to africaapplications@wcs.org with subject clearly marked application for Human Resources Manager, Nigeria

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