Head, Human Resources at VIISAUS Nigeria

At VIISAUS we are passionately curious about people and society. We deliver data and insights that make our complex world easier and faster to navigate and inspire our clients to make smarter decisions. By using innovative technologies and data science, VIISAUS turns big data into smart data, enabling its clients to improve their competitive edge.

Our culture and values speak to placing our customers as a priority, working hard, teamwork and being passionate about what we do (and having fun in the process!). Our Company is full of ordinary people with extraordinary minds who desire to do extraordinary things!

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Human Resources

Location: Edo, Nigeria
Assignment Category: Regular, Full-time (based in Benin, Edo State – travel may be required)

Job Profile

The Head of Human Resources is a senior role and indeed – one of the most critical and strategic roles for VIISAUS as culture is the main driving force behind outstanding company performance.
As the ‘owner’ of the company culture, the role requires someone who can see and internalize the organizational vision, be flexible with methodology, be focused on delivering a world class office / company culture and be genuinely concerned with the welfare of employees.
As part of the management team, the role will be given requisite authority for restructuring relationships, growing, maintaining and streamlining the day-to-day management of general operations within the Firm.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director – this role will deliver relevant HR strategies, policies, drive recruitment and establish a world-class performance management system.

Responsibilities
As Head, Human Resources your responsibilities will be to:

HR Strategy Formulation and Budgeting:

Formulating and implementing a HR Strategy that will promote the achievement of the Firm’s business strategic objectives
Drawing up the annual budget for all HR programs in line with the Firm’s strategy
Developing and implementing effective HR procedures and policies in all areas to reflect business aims. This includes policies relating to Recruitment and Selection, Compensation, Performance
Management, Training and Development, Employee Welfare, Succession Planning, Retention, Labour Relations, etc.
Implementing all HR initiatives in line with the Firm’s strategic and business objectives
Supporting corporate strategy formulation by identifying key HR issues; contributes information, analysis, and recommendations to guide strategic thinking and direction within the business
Supporting the corporate decision making process by working closely with business leaders to provide HR advice, counsel and relevant information
Coordinating change initiatives and ensuring that employees are carried along so as to get their buy-in/support
Reviewing and updating the organisational design process and succession planning framework of the company in line with its corporate strategy

Talent Management:

Coordinating all Talent Management activities and processes within the company. This includes Talent Acquisition, Orientation, Training and Development, Performance Management, etc.
Overseeing the development of an effective manpower planning process in alignment with the Firm’s corporate strategy.
Implementing the Firm’s organisation structure to ensure alignment with business objectives
Developing a strategic recruitment practice to ensure the talent needs of the organisation is met in the short and long run
Overseeing the on-boarding and integration/induction process of new employees
Designing and implementing employee retention programmes in order to lower turnover rate and maintain optimal headcount as per manpower plan
Providing strategic direction for the development of the company’s employee value proposition and employer brand
Developing and implementing the learning and development strategy of the organisation in line with business objectives
Developing metrics to measure the return on training initiatives
Driving the deployment of annual employee engagement survey, and developing action plans from responses to improve overall employee engagement and business performance
Designing and implementing leadership framework and management development programmes to ensure future leadership pipeline for the company
Overseeing and monitoring employee performance management system and cycle, and maintain a high performance culture within the company.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) you will be measured on include:

Communication & influencing
Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management
Organised and methodical approach to administration and record keeping
Leadership
Financial and budgetary management
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance reviews
Percentage of employees trained in a given period
Percentage of processes automated / systemised
Employee Satisfaction Index
Net Promoter Score

Requirements
You’d Be a Good Fit if You:

Possess minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience (including demonstrable experience heading team / department)
Have a proven track record in developing and delivering a people-centric strategy in a senior HR role
Possess a successful track record of using organisational development interventions to support change
Have up to date knowledge of employment law and modern HR practices
Possess excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and analytical skills
Show strong and demonstrable ability to use Microsoft Office suite: Word, Excel and PowerPoint, etc.
Are a strong HR generalist; well versed in all areas of the HR life cycle
Are able to demonstrate experience of leading the successful implementation of HR change projects across a broad scope
Are CIPM qualified or equivalent
Minimum of first degree in Social sciences, Humanities, Business Administration or any relevant discipline
MBA or Masters’ degree in a related discipline is an added advantage.