The People Practice - Our client, a reputable field farm, is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Human Resources Lead
Location: Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
We are looking to hire a HR Lead who will be responsible for designing, managing, and supporting the entire life cycle of different categories of employees, from recruitment to retention to growth.
This role ensures that HR policies and procedures are effectively implemented and align with the organization's operational goals and regulatory requirements.
The HR Lead works closely with management and employees to foster a positive work environment and promote a culture of safety and productivity.
Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition and Onboarding:
Manage the talent acquisition process, which will include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants.
Coordinate and conduct new employee orientation and onboarding processes.
Ensure proper documentation and completion of new hire paperwork.
Employee Engagement and Retention:
Develop and implement initiatives to promote employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
Conduct employee surveys, analyse feedback, and recommend actions to address areas of improvement.
Performance Management:
Oversee the performance management process, including setting performance goals, conducting performance reviews, and providing feedback and coaching to employees.
Develop and implement performance improvement plans as needed.
HR Policies and Procedures:
Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures, and ensure policies are communicated effectively to employees and consistently applied across the organization.
Training and Development:
Identify training needs and develop training programs to enhance employee skills and competencies.
Coordinate employee training sessions and workshops, both internally and externally sourced.
Compensation and Benefits:
Administer employee compensation and benefits programs, including salary administration, bonus plans, health insurance, and other employee benefits.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements and market standards.
HR Metrics and Reporting:
Collect and analyse HR data to track key metrics such as turnover rates, employee satisfaction, and diversity metrics.
Prepare regular reports and presentations for management to inform decision-making.
Culture:
Work and participate in brainstorming sessions for culture initiatives using insight gathered from the employee base.
HR Compliance:
Maintain compliance with national, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommend best practices; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Qualifications
Minimum of B.Sc Degree in Human Resources Management/Administration or related field.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the Human Resource sector.
Have necessary HR certifications (e.g. PHR, SHRM-CP, SPHR, etc.)
Strong understanding of talent management principles, retention, compliance and best practices.
Proficient in HR software and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
Must have skills:
Organised to handle multiple tasks promptly while managing expectations along the way
Ability to lead people by supporting them to perform their tasks effectively
Approachable and able to build trust with team members.
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse set of employees in a way that builds trust, shows genuine care and respect for the whole person and demonstrates generous listening.
Communicate complicated matters in a simple, structured way across the entire organization from entry-level to senior leadership.