Overview

Oaken Events Limited goes beyond the typical approach to event management and design. We recognize that your event is a special moment and strive to create breathtaking experiences that capture the occasion and leave a lingering sense of awe.

Job Position: Group Head, Human Resources

Job Location: Lagos

Job Description

  1. We are looking to hire an established Human Resource Professional who will be responsible for providing an effective and efficient human resource generalist function that is aligned with strategic goals.
  2. The incumbent will be expected to successfully implement HR strategy and deliver, in conjunction with HR staff in all subsidiaries of the company.
  3. The responsibilities will include inter alia strategic organizational design in conjunction with the CEO, recruitment and selection, salary and benefits management, employee relations, talent management and retention, performance management, change management, skills and professional development, as well as the design and implementation of human resources policies and procedures.

Job Responsibility
Recruitment and Selection:

  • Attract, retain and motivate staff.
  • Manage the recruitment process for employees and consultants ensuring that the right talent is identified and attracted.
  • Coordinate the advertising of vacancies, assess applications, laisie with head hunters as required and interview applicants.
  • Coordinate and manage the orientation of new employees, process probationary reviews, employee evaluations and terminations.
  • Analyze the skills and qualities required for each particular job and develop job descriptions. Manage the contracting process for employees and consultants.
  • Ensure that the on-boarding and staff induction process is up to date and conducted by Country Managers and Line Managers.

Skills Development:

  • Identify training/skills/competency needs within the Group.
  • Coordinate career development, succession planning and talent management needs in partnership with line management.
  • Develop a skills development plan for all staff within the prescribed timeframe. Ensure effective and equitable incentivisation within the Group so talent, skills and results (and not just experience and age) are rewarded.

HR Reporting:

  • Manage the HRMS. Compile monthly management reports as required.

Performance Management:

  1. Implement performance management/talent management initiatives in order to ensure enhanced knowledge and skills sharing/transfer.
  2. Ensure that active performance management is practised effectively, understanding at an individual level the personal and professional aspirations of each staff member and ensuring those are relayed through a line and performance management system that is responsive.
  3. Oversee and manage the Probationary Period and Annual Appraisal Reporting System, thereby ensuring that goals are set for new staff and that effective mentoring and periodic reviews are conducted prior to confirmation of employment and that annual reporting is carried out effectively thereafter.

Policies and Procedures:

  • Develop, update and implement all HR policies and procedures.

Budget & Cost Management:

  • Set salary scales and allowances to ensure parity across the Group.
  • Drive HRrelated cost savings and manage HR budgets as set by executive management and working in conjunction with the Head of Finance.

Administration:

  1. Maintain oversight of all administrative responsibilities of junior HR staff within the Group HQ and Country Offices.
  2. Carry out regular internal audits of the HRMS and HR filing system within Sharepoint.
  3. Manage the HRMS Payroll System and be responsible for forwarding final Pay Run Excel Data to the Finance Department within the required timeframe. Ensure a close working relationship with the Head of Finance.

Job Requirements

  1. Degree / or Diploma in Human Resources Management and / or equivalent.
  2. Approximately 8 years experience as an HR generalist and and an additional minimum 3 years in an HR management role.
  3. Good planning, organisational, managerial, analytical and decision-making skills. Confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with people. Ability to train and use Initiative. Professional approach. Excellent administrative skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. People-centric. Flexible.
  4. Excellent organisational skills. Attention to detail. Self-driven. Good communicator. Good interpersonal skills. Positive outlook on life. Assertivenature. Logical thinker. High levels of initiative. Work independently, with a high degree of responsibility. Work well un der pressure and to deadlines. Fluency in English language and exceptional writing skills.

Remuneration
N11,000,000 – N15,000,000 Annually.

Application Deadline
27th December, 2022.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Portfolio, if any to: peter@oakenevents.com using “Group Head, Human Resources” as the subject of the email.

Note

  • Candidates must state in the body of the mail relevant skills and experience as it relates to the role.
  • More information about the company will revealed to candidates who scale through the CV review process.

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