HR & Admin Officer at Sewa Assets Management Limited

We are an asset management and finance consultancy firm positioned to meet the ever-changing demands and requirements of our clients in the 21st century.

Since inception, we have strategically positioned ourselves to take advantage of growth prospects in the Nigerian and African markets on behalf of our clients. Over the last few years, Sewa Assets has established a strong reputation for market expertise in asset management, investment advisory, business intelligence, consultancy, and financial support services.

Job Position: HR & Admin Officer
Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Job Description

1. To provide team second-line leadership for the Human Resources/Administration Department.

HR Strategy Development & Implementation:

1. Assist in the development of the HR Strategy by reviewing existing policies, procedures and practices detailed in the Staff Handbook and other documents.
2. Develop proposals for amendments and/or the introduction of new policies, procedures and practices.
3. Assist in the preparation of Admin/HR reports – monthly & annual – to the Management Team.

Employee Management & Policies:

1. Serve as a link between management and employees by administering contracts and helping to solve work-related problems.
2. Advise line managers/supervisors on current employment legislation, policies and procedures to ensure HR policies, procedures and standards are applied consistently and equitably.
3. Perform difficult staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, refereeing disputes & grievances, terminating employment, and administering disciplinary procedures.
4. Provide specialist employee relations advice and guidance to Service Areas with respect to compensation, disciplinary, grievance and absence, to ensure acceptable levels of individual employee performance.
5. Advise on handling redeployment and redundancy situations, contracts of employment, terms and conditions of employment, remuneration, resourcing, policies and procedures to enable fair consistent and effective management of human resources.
6. Administer the company’s reward and recognition programs.
7. Administer Staff health benefits programs and address related issues from staff.

Recruitment & Selection:

1. Attract, retain and motivate staff.
2. Manage the Employee Engagement and Retention Process.
3. Oversee the recruitment process and ensure candidates fit the role and company culture.
4. Process probationary reviews, confirmations, employee evaluations and terminations.
5. Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the company.
6. Propose innovative and creative measures to address pressing staffing issues in the company at every point in time.

Training & Development:

1. Analyse training needs of departments, plan training programs and oversee the logistics of such programs.
2. Determine training requirements, design and develop training and development programs based on both the company’s and the individual’s needs.
3. Design of the Company’s Training Plan and individual annual learning & development plans.
4. Prepare the training budget.
5. Develop training materials for in-house courses.

Performance Management:

1. Administer the Performance Management and improvement systems.
2. Administer all matters relating to career development, talent management, and employee development of the staff.
3. Advise on and resolve performance-related issues.
4. Perform analysis on key metrics/processes and recommend process improvements that help to maximise efficiency.
5. Communicate job expectations, measurement standards and key performance indicators to all members of the company.
6. Assist in the preparation and reporting of all performance measures and results to management.
7. Administer career-pathing process for employees and succession plan for key leadership roles.

Compensation and Benefits:

1. Administer all Payroll matters and administer monthly Payroll for HQ, Custodian & CIT divisions.
2. Maintain records relating to staff compensation, such as overtime, performance incentives, etc.
3. Administer employee files and records to ensure accurate payment of benefits and allowances.
4. Implement all activities related to payroll, including tax clearance, etc.
5. Ensure accurate and timely monthly remittances to all related regulatory bodies such as PAYE, Pension, etc.
6. Complete all payroll-related monthly reconciliations and filings.
7. Administer HR-related documentation, such as offer letters, contracts of employment, and pension information.
8. Administer new reward components in the compensation package.
9. Undertake regular salary surveys, reviews and compensation structuring of the company.
10. Ensure the company’s compliance with labour laws, including reporting requirements on payroll.
11. Ensure all Payroll-related issues are resolved promptly.

Budgeting & Control:

1. Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances, and initiating corrective actions.

HR Projects:

1. Oversee all Human Resources projects.

Requirements

1. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree qualification with 2 – 3 years of work experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills;
2. Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills;
3. Team-oriented thinking and action;
4. Flexibility and adaptability to changing situations;
5. Ability to interpret, understand and relate complex policies and procedures;
6. High proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools;
7. People / Resource management skills;
8. Highly innovative & creative;
9. Detail & Result orientation;
10. Must be able to identify and resolve problems promptly;
11. Must be able to gather and analyse information;
12. High level of initiative;
13. Good conflict management skills;
14. Good negotiation skills;
15. High analytical ability;
16. Good investigative skills;
17. Financial Skills – developing Budgets and tracking Budget Expenses;
18. Process Improvement;
19. Supply Management & Inventory Control;
20. Project Management Skills;
21. Presentation Skills; Good Reporting Skills.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Application and Cover Letter to: a.fasesin@sewaresourcesmanagement.com using “Human Resource/Admin Officer” as the subject of the mail.