Assistant General Manager - Human Asset Management (Cement Industry) at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant General Manager - Human Asset Management (Cement Industry)

Referemce No.: HR-Obajana-001
Location: Obajana, Kogi
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Provide first line support on HR issues / processes for the Plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for all HR-related enquiries at the Plant.
• Interpret and administer HR-related documentation to Plant employees e.g. employment/ promotion letters, queries, etc.
• Obtain information on scheduled trainings for Plant employees and monitor to ensure attendance.
• Receive, collate, and process employee requests for annual vacation (and other requests) and participate in coordinating the application and approval process.
• Ensure the relevant HR database is up to date and contains accurate information on Plant employees:
• Periodically request for bio-data information update.
• Update employee records with respect to vacation, training, promotion, exit, etc.
• Perform periodic checks to identify and resolve issues of discrepancies in employee information.
• Manage the Plant’s casual/ temporary employees:
• Allocation of successful temporary staff to the plant departments, based on request
• Conduct of orientation programs to communicate terms of work and other information
• Review time log entries and records of over-time work to ensure relevant approvals are documented
• Compile information on workhours and expenses (if any) for computation of monthly wages and other allowances.
• Recommend and obtain approval for budgeted funds for payment of wages.
• Oversee administration of wages/ benefits and resolve any associated issues.
• Participate in disciplinary processes as defined in HR policy.
• Respond to enquiries and complaints.
• Ensure maintenance of an up-to-date database of temporary staff and provide periodic reports on temporary staff strength and activities.
• Manage employee communication and feedback within the Plant through plant meetings, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, one-on-one meetings, etc.
• Circulate relevant policy manuals to employees in the Plant and provide clarifications as required.
• Investigate issues of non-compliance, complaints, etc and escalate to the Head, Plant HR & Admin for appropriate decision making and resolution.
• Participate in the disciplinary process for Plant employees and develop relevant documentations.
• Provide guidance to HR Officers in the execution of day-to-day tasks
• Assist in managing the unit’s budget and obtain approval for expenditure as defined in the approved manual of authority.
• Develop and submit periodic reports of HR activities in the Plant to the Head, Plant HR & Admin.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Plant HR & Admin.

Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelors’ degree or its equivalent in Humanities or Social Sciences related discipline.
• Minimum of Fifteen (15) years relevant experience, with about five (5) years in a supervisory role.
• Professional qualification in HR Management e.g., Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) is required

Skills and Competencies:

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Good understanding of employee/industrial relations, as well as an appreciation of the dynamics of the labour and employment legislations in specific country of operation.
• Sound understanding of DCP’s business operations, inter-relationships, and dependencies.
• Good knowledge of techniques and methodologies for effective communication and change programs.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• Very good problem-solving skills.
• Good leadership and relationship management skills.
• Ability to deal with individuals in a multi-cultural environment, with varying levels of literacy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Very good business writing skills.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Working knowledge of relevant ERPs and MS Office applications especially Word and Excel.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Development

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online