HR Manager at UNITeS Cisco Networking Academy

UNITeS Cisco Networking Academy was established in 2007 and it launched the School Based Project for secondary schools in 2009 with the objective of developing Nigerian youths in the use, support and maintenance of Information Technology.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

Engaging with heads of departments and Suggest new HR strategies
Collaborate with colleagues in the human resources department to develop policies, programs, and solutions
Identify training needs for teams and individual and evaluate training programs
Write contracts for promotions, transfers, and new hires in collaboration with department management
Identify training needs and monitor training programs to ensure that training objectives are met
Provide input on workforce and succession planning as well as plans business unit restructuring
Maintain awareness of the culture, plans, financial position, and competition of the business units under the HR purview
Acts as change agent to business through process design and approaches that support change and transformation – striving to lead mutual processes to best practice status.
Provides day-to-day coaching to leadership on a variety of actions to include employee relations issues, policy interpretation and application; talent management and development; and organizational design consultation.
Conducts ongoing supply and demand analysis for business partners on current and future state staffing and skill needs and designs talent acquisition strategies to meet those needs. Actively participates in annual budget planning/labor forecasting process with business partners.
Remains current on trends and innovative recruiting techniques in order to compete in market and within industry.
Leads and/or supports annual HR cycle deliverable to include performance management; merit and bonus awards; benefits enrollment; etc.
Monitor Payroll; HRIS; and Compensation and Benefits functions as needed to provide solutions for clients.

Requirements

Proven strong foundation and knowledge of principles & practice of HR including employment law and compliance requirements
B.Sc, M.Sc, in Human Resources, Business, Communications, or related field
Six (6) to Eight (8) years of HR experience in both talent acquisition and general HR experience.
A recognized HR certification (CIPM, CIPD, SHRM, PHRi) is compulsory.
Proven client management and business literacy skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to effectively coach employees and management through complex and difficult issues
Ability to set high personal goals and work independently
Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks
Proven acuity in MS office suite, internet and data-base management Background