Head, Human Resources at Ascentech Services Limited

Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Human Resources

Location: Benin, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

He/ She would oversee all HR functions inclusive of organizational culture and design, leadership and capacity development, talent acquisition and retention that will deliver the right people to deliver the company’s goals and objectives

Duties / Responsibilities
Recruitment/Talent acquisition:

Attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry
Overseeing the recruitment and hiring process report on its performance
Establish the human resource requirements of the organization in terms of recruiting, retention, and succession planning
Responsible for overseeing professional reference checks and background checks to verify that candidates are eligible to work for the company
Implement new sourcing methods
Coordinate with department managers to forecast future hiring needs
Review recruitment software and suggest the best option for company needs
Participate in job fairs and career events
Review and manage a highly functional compensation, appraisal, welfare & benefits structure that drives attracts, and retains high-performing talent
Perform candidate and employee satisfaction evaluations and workshops
Build the company’s professional network through relationships with HR professionals, colleges and other partners
Stay up to date on labour legislation and inform recruiters and managers about changes in regulations.

Training and Development:

Evaluate individual and organizational development needs
Responsible for launching employee development initiatives. This could entail additional on-the-job training, professional development programs, or educational opportunities that allow employees to grow and develop in their current roles or prepare them for career advancement within the organization
Help managers develop their team members through career pathing
Hire and oversee training and L&D Specialists
Implement various learning methods companywide (e.g. coaching, job-shadowing, online training)

Culture:

Share the company’s values, norms, and vision with employees familiarizing them with the overall ethics of the organization
Identify any shortcomings within the organization and have the ability to address them effectively.
Responsible for organizing team outings, community building, or recognition programs that can improve a healthy work environment

Employee Engagement:

Promote an open-door policy for communication.
Create and act on responses from employee engagement surveys.
Set up a reward and recognition program
Provide guidance on Employee Relations matters and conduct investigations, as needed
Bridge management and employee relations by swiftly addressing demands, grievances or other issues to drive positive and productive resolutions

Strategy:

Ensure HR plans align with our mission and business objectives
Develop Strategies, processes, collaborative, and efficient relationships with the executive team and hiring managers to create strategic organizational and talent solutions
Be the advisor and business partner to the other executive and senior leaders to drive lasting, transformative change across the organization

Performance Management:

Responsible for Performance Management System based on leading practices with the aim to provide fair and transparent performance management across units
Provide support to line managers in applying the Performance Management System should they face challenges with the implementation
Develop tools and support material to help employees and their line managers in their appraisal process
Resolve problems related to appraisals, such as employee requests for re-evaluation, and ensure that these issues are handled in a fair, professional, and transparent way
Collect and analyze performance appraisal results across units.

Education and Experience

University Degree.
Certifications like PHR, SPHR, CIPM, MBA is a plus.
8 -12 years of relevant experience
Good knowledge and use of Microsoft Office packages & ERP systems (Knowledge of Navision& SharePoint will be an added advantage).

Required Skills / Abilities: