Human Resources Business Partner at Divergent Enterprise Nigeria

Divergent Enterprise Nigeria is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Reports To: Ceo & Managing Partner / Coo

At Divergent Enterprise we are working to create products and services that would impact lives. We have varied pursuits in different industries and we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our team as a Human Resources Business Partner.

Job Purpose and Requirements

The Human Resources Business Partner role contributes to company performance by providing tactical and strategic consulting on people and organization development strategies in support of the business objectives.
Performs HR related duties at the professional level while supporting more than one functional group. Will carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: talent acquisition; employee relations consultation; policy interpretation and application, performance and compensation management consultation; and talent management consultation.
May carry out additional responsibilities to include organizational design; employee development initiatives and training.

Job Duties

Partners with leadership to align HR strategy to business strategy.
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.
Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with HR peers to develop solutions; programs and policies.
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.
Performs talent acquisition for assigned client base. Prescreens candidate applications and resumes for required skills; experience and knowledge to fit position requirements. Makes referrals to hiring manager and ensures efficient turn-around activity.
Actively participates in recruitment campaigns; job fairs; college relations programs; general networking; etc. to ensure robust candidate pipeline.
Grows and conserves network of contacts to help identify and source qualified candidates. Leverages on-line recruiting resources; employee referrals; network referrals; etc. to identify and recruit “best in class” talent.

Skills and Qualifications

Proven strong foundation and knowledge of principles & practice of HR including employment law & compliance requirements
Proven client management and business literacy skills
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Proven knowledge of full lifecycle recruiting components to include sourcing; qualifying; networking; assessing; selling and wage/salary trends
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 thrive in an ambiguous and rapidly changing environment
Ability to set high personal goals and work independently
Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks
Ability to make recommendation to effectively resolve problems or issues
Demonstrated project management skills
Proven acuity in MS office suite, internet and data-base management

Background Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business related field
Five (5) to Eight (8) years of HR experience with at least two (2) years of experience in both talent acquisition and HR Business Partner experience
Multi-site location client support experience a plus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.