Human Resource Manager

Key skills


Demonstrate competency in using Microsoft Office Package
Excellent presentation and writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.
Good command of the English language (written and oral) and ability to interact in local languages: Hausa and Kanuri
Proven work experience in multicultural environments
Ability to adapt to working conditions and tasks that may change with the reality of the field


Compliance 


Ensure all HR internal policies and procedures are compliant with Nigeria labour laws and regulations
Ensure that probation periods, contract expiration dates are monitored effectively and action taken in a timely manner.
Maintain communication with local authorities including tax office etc. to maintain strong local governmental relationships.


Recruitment 


Support management in the full cycle of the recruitment process, including vacancy announcements, interview set-ups, staff inductions, as well as onboarding and off boarding.
Prepare staff employment contracts and amendments in accordance with legal requirements, available templates and regulations.


HR Administration


Prepare other HR documentation including termination/warning letters, acting allowances, queries, dismissal etc.
Ensure that HR files contain the mandatory documentation according to the internal checklist and legal regulations.
Ensures the HR is up to date through regular checks of data and maintains the HR systems as required
Maintain and update staff absences and liaise with Finance Department for payroll purposes.
Assist the Finance Manager in establishing annual leave planning to plan staff shifts and cover operational needs.
Assist in staff travel planning.
Focal point for staff and consultants on insurance policy. 
Review payroll for staff and act as point of contact for any payroll related queries. 
Assist in the drafting of various communication documents, administrative letters and facilitation of meetings to inform national employees of HR rules and procedures 
Assists the Finance Manager in the event of an internal and/or external audit or inspection


PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential:


Bachelor’s degree in business administration, HR Management, or any other relevant field.
Fluency in English Language
Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience.
Experience using HR database management
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools.
Good organizing and interpersonal skills
Strong facilitation skills, and familiarity with onboarding skills


Nice to Have:


Previous experience in humanitarian sector.
HR data management experience. 
NGO experience.


Personal Attributes


Attention to detail, smart and sharp with ability to communicate. 
Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems.
Ability to mediate between two conflicting entities
Excellent communication, organizational and managerial skills. 
Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian principles and practices.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently unsupervised.
Strong work ethic and capacity to take responsibility for his/her own actions.
Be able to work under pressure. 
Confidentiality, integrity, and a sense of conflict-of-interest prevention.
Self-motivation, courtesy, and humility.
Capacity to work in multicultural environments.