Human Resources and Legal Officer at Personal Trust Microfinance Bank Limited

Personal Trust is a Microfinance Bank in Lagos and a subsidiary of First Ally Capital Limited (FACL). Formerly known as Personal Trust Savings and Loans, the Bank was registered in 1993 and operated as a Mortgage Bank until its conversion to a Microfinance Bank in 2014. Personal Trust has a branch network at strategic locations in Lagos State and provides banking services to individuals, micro, Small and medium enterprises (MSME).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources and Legal Officer

Location: Surulere, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Human Resources and Legal Officer provides HR and Legal support to the department.

Duties and responsibilities

• Supports recruitment by posting job ads, shortlisting candidates, co-ordinating interviews and support the overall recruitment and hiring process.
• Supports the documentation, orientation and onboarding of new employees.
• Conducts verification, background and reference check on all employees within seven (7) days of resumption.
• Process payroll, pension and benefits in compliance with policy.
• Implements the vacation calendar and ensure compliance.
• Supports the performance appraisal process and employment confirmation.
• Manages the approved training calendar and co-ordinate training activities.
• Maintains an efficient document management system.
• Maintains updated personnel records.
• Co-ordinate employee enrolment in benefits programs such as health insurance, group life insurance, pension etc.
• Provides assistance and information to employees on HR related matters.
• Prepares reports on HR indices and personnel activities.
• Maintains an updated HR database.
• Manages exit processes including exit interviews and payments of terminal benefits.
• Co-ordinates all HR events.
• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems.
• Draft and review contracts and Service level agreements.
• Prepare periodic reports on administrative activities.
• Provides legal support majorly to the HR, Credit, Recovery, Compliance and Operations departments.
• Attends court hearings and liaise with external solicitors and debt recovery agencies.
• Provide secretarial and administrative support to management.
• Monitor inventory of office supplies with attention to budgetary constraints.
• Monitor costs and expenses.
• Develop and maintain an efficient filing and archive system.
• Liaise with service providers and vendors.
• Guide and ensure compliance with all local and laws of the Federal legislation.
• Implements health and safety standards across the bank.
• Oversee all activities in the Legal department.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum of BL, LLB, HND/BSc/ in Human Resources or social sciences.
• Evidence of completion/ exemption of/from NYSC.
• Evidence of completion of Microfinance Certification program.

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Human Resources.
• Previous experience as a legal practitioner.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the Nigeria Legal system.
• Prior managerial experience in similar role or capacity.
• Knowledge of human resources processes and best practices.
• A strong working knowledge of employment laws and HR regulatory compliance.

Skills:

• Strong leadership, supervisory and people management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skill.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Aptitude in problem-solving.
• Excellent negotiation and communications skills.
• Administrative and managerial skills.
• Analytical ability and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office suit.

Salary
N100,000 – N120,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
20th April, 2021.