Head, Human Resources & Administration

Head, Human Resources & Administrationin a firm in Lagos Full-timeIndustry Trade / ServicesSpecialization Human Resources, Administration & Office Support,Minimum Qualification DegreeRequired Experience 5 - 7 yearsApplication Deadline 2012-10-06Montaigne Ltd, the exclusive agents of Clarins brand in Nigeria now represents as agent for several brands such as Clarins, Dr Murad,Gucci, Hugo Boss, Bulgari, Thierry Muggler, Boucheron, Escada amongst others. Montaigne Ltd has seven stand-alone shops as well as several concessions as well as distributing its products through other third party retailers. At Montaigne place the priority is to give prestigious clients maximum satisfaction and personalized professional services. We are currently seeking to fill this position:Reporting RelationshipsFunctionally reports into: Managing Director Administratively reports to: Managing DirectorSupervises: Admin Officer, Cleaner, Security, DriverJob PurposeSupport the Managing Director to ensure the effective management and motivation of the workforceDevelop the capabilities of the workforce to ensure optimal contribution to the achievement of Montaigne’s visionLeads the conceptualisation, design, development and delivery of HR and Administration systems, structures, processes and policiesResponsibilities:Define strategic direction for the Human Resources and Administration function and develop HR strategies and policies/processes aligned to the overall strategic direction of the companyDrive manpower planning processes to ensure all resource requirements are based on periodic business plans and are justified vis-à-vis revenues and growth estimates.Lead performance management activities (i.e. performance planning/target setting, performance monitoring and periodic performance appraisals); ensures employee performance results adequately reflect corporate and departmental performance levels.Track corporate, departmental and employee competency levels against requirements; works with functional managers to determine gaps and ensure adequate and effective training and competence development programs are in place to provide staff with the competencies required for success in their current and future planned roles.Develop and implement compensation strategy and processes that will attract, motivate and retain the right talent requiredOversee the career development, capacity development and progression of all employees, with emphasis on those that consistently exceed performance expectations.Manage overall culture of the organisation; initiates programs to ensure alignment of culture to company vision, mission and values.Prepare Monthly Payroll Schedules and Payslips for all staffProduce/provide periodic HR service updates and management reports as required. Manage the disciplinary and grievance processes within the company.Ensure availability of comprehensive, accurate and adequate Personnel information (through a modern Human Resource Information Management System) and recommend the deployment of technology for enhancement HREnsure the company’s operations, logistics and maintenance requirements are metManage vendors and suppliers of office consumables.Key Performance IndicatorsAverage staff productivity% reduction in cost per staffInternal customer satisfactionTraining budget varianceAverage time required to fill vacanciesEmployee satisfaction levelsNumber /Quality of approved HR projects ImplementedMinimum Education Qualifications First degree in Social Sciences, Humanities or any related field. A professional qualification e.g. CIPM will be an added advantage 6 years’ cognate experienceFemale preferably.Required Competency KnowledgeRecruitment and manpower planningPerformance and career managementReward and recognitionTraining and developmentKnowledge of labour lawsBusiness acumen SkillsIT skillsCommunication skillsExecution skillsRelationship managementGood problem solving and decision making skillsOrganizational skillshttp://jobs.vanguardngr.com/job/?id=168686