Human Resources/Administrative Officer

Human Resources/Administrative Officer

in a firm in Lagos Full-time

Industry Advertising / Media

Specialization Human Resources,

Minimum Qualification Degree

Required Experience 1 - 3 years

Application Deadline 2012-08-27
A reputable media agency organization in Lagos requires the services of a qualified candidate to fill this position

Responsibilities:
Report to the Chief Executive Officer.
Support the CEO in achieving the following:
Define the strategic direction for the Human Resources function and develop HR strategies aligned to the overall strategic direction of the company
Lead the implementation of best practice Human Resources policies and procedures in the organisation.
Drive manpower planning processes to ensure all resource requirements are based on periodic business plans and are justified vis-à-vis revenues and growth estimates
Organise and conduct employee testing and recruitment programs.
Conduct new employee orientation program and other educational and training programs.
Lead performance management activities (i.e. performance planning/target setting, performance monitoring and periodic performance appraisals); ensure employee performance results adequately reflect corporate and departmental performance levels
Track corporate, departmental and employee competency levels against requirements; work 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 strategies and processes that will attract, motivate and retain the right talent required.
Administer and keep information on benefits and compensation packages up-to-date
Ensure the maintenance of all payroll data by HR Administrators.
Oversee the career development, capacity development and progression of all employees.
Support executive management to develop and implement an effective succession plan within the company.
Manage overall culture of the organisation; initiate programs to ensure alignment of culture to company vision, mission and values.
Raise proactive issues with managers, identify practical solutions to complex and diverse HR issues, and recommend appropriate action plans.
Brief new managers on the policies and procedures of an organization in conjunction with development and learning team. Provide coaching to managers on difficult and complex issues.
Manage the disciplinary and grievance processes within the company.
Collect ongoing information regarding satisfaction of employee on salary packages and wage, working conditions, etc.
Maintain industrial peace and harmony by effectively managing relationship between management and the employees of the Company. Receive employee complaints and acting accordingly to resolve them.
Utilize outside resources in order to monitor issues and concerns in employment law, communicating potential changes to senior management.
Support executive management to manage all change initiatives impacting staff within the company.
Ensure availability of comprehensive, accurate and adequate Personnel information and recommend the deployment of technology for the enhancement of HR activities.

Assisting and contributing in general to office co-ordination.
Maintaining confidentiality with regards to client and staff information.
Interacting with clients, vendors and visitors.
Answering telephones and transferring calls to the appropriate department or staff member.
Managing correspondence; including e-mails and fax.
Signing for and delivering packages delivered by courier.
Performing general clerical duties such as filing, retaining and recovering organizational documents, reports and records.
Scheduling and coordinating meetings and conferences between board of directors, staff or other parties such as vendors and other agencies and third parties.
Maintaining minutes of the meetings.

Qualifications and Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Administration, Business Admin, social Sciences, Humanities or a related field with 2 years minimum experience.
Professional membership (or membership in view) of CIPM, is an added advantage
Organisational skills.
Age limit of 30 for the position and
Minimum 2 years work experience in HR in a technology, advertising and media space.
Excellent interpersonal and people skills.
Customer service orientation.
Ability to manage and prioritize time.
Good problem solving and decision making skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills.





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