Head of Human Resources Job at Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit

• Advise the Country Director on HR policies and procedures, assuming conceptual and coordination tasks.
• Lead and manage the HR team to ensure efficient and effective delivery of HR services, including overseeing unit structure change processes.
• Ensure compliance with national laws and GIZ Processes and Rules (P+R).
• Review and update compensation and benefit policies to ensure competitiveness and compliance with GIZ principles and market standards.
• Continuously update the employment manual to align with HQ standards and national laws.
• Provide guidance to staff and managers on performance management processes (staff talks).
• Oversee evaluation and classification of job positions.
• Manage HR audit processes, including planning, execution, responding to inquiries, mitigating risks, and implementing recommendations.
• Maintain records and compile statistical reports on personnel data (e.g., hires, transfers, performance appraisals).
• Develop and manage contracts with consultants, service providers, and legal advisors.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on HR-related matters.
• Perform additional duties as requested by management to support the Country Office objectives.

• Develop and implement a strategic HR plan.
• Provide strategic HR advice to the Country Director and senior management.
• Lead the HR team to ensure efficient operations.
• Actively contribute to management team meetings.
• Engage with cluster coordinators to ensure alignment.
• Ensure business continuity and oversee knowledge management (e.g., updating forms, templates, and regulations).
• Communicate changes in HR policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with GIZ Processes and Rules (P+R) and national legislation.
• Maintain accurate data management and personnel records, ensuring data quality.
• Establish standard procedures for digitalized and hardcopy personnel files.
• Provide ad hoc risk and legal reporting to the Country Director.
• Manage payroll software customization and oversee payroll processing.
• Initiate annual tax and social audits, steering the audit process and addressing findings.
• Monitor P+R updates and implement necessary modifications.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
• Advise on project restructuring and handle legal HR-related issues.
• Collaborate with legal advisors to document attestation of formats, guidelines, and forms.
• Initiate consulting contracts for HR-related matters as needed.
• Manage insurance and social security topics.

• Oversee recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Develop staff capacities and foster a professional team environment.
• Conduct regular high-quality team meetings and follow up on agreements.
• Implement regular jour fixe meetings with HR colleagues.

• Oversee the Visa team, ensuring efficient and timely processing of visa applications for international staff, with clear KPIs for timelines.
• Maintain meticulous records of work permit expiration dates, proactively notifying staff and management of renewals.
• Develop and update documentation, including manuals and internal knowledge bases (e.g., Ida page), for visa processing procedures.
• Monitor immigration regulations and policy changes, advising the Country Director on impacts and actions.
• Collaborate with external visa consultants for seamless processing.
• Manage complex or sensitive visa cases with discretion and professionalism.
• Implement training, mentorship, and professional development for the Visa team.

• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including critical position recruitment.
• Implement talent management strategies, including staff talks, Personal Professional Development Plans (PPDP), and career development.

• Manage compensation and benefits, ensuring competitiveness and compliance.
• Conduct annual market salary surveys and collaborate with other international organizations in Nigeria to assess best practices.
• Oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, and termination-related payments, ensuring compliance with salaries, taxes, social security, and cost-sharing.

• Coordinate with the National and Regional Staff Representative (NRPR).
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts promptly.
• Implement employee engagement initiatives on HR-related topics.

• Track key HR metrics (e.g., turnover, contract end dates) for evidence-based decision-making.
• Manage contracts with consultants and service providers.

• Steer the annual staff talk process.
• Provide training to managers and staff on the process and yearly management themes.
• Analyze staff talk results for performance-related remuneration decisions.

• Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including line managers, employees, partner organizations, ministries, and vendors.
• Collaborate with GIZ HQ, HR Hubs, and other country offices to share best practices and ensure consistency.

• Oversee training and development processes to enhance staff capabilities.

• Master’s degree in human resources or a related field.
• Membership in a human resource professional body (e.g., CIPM, CIPD) is an asset.

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant, highly professional experience with proven team leadership ability.
• Experience working in other international organizations.

• Strong working knowledge of ICT technologies, including HR-related software (e.g., SAP, SAGE) and computer applications (e.g., MS Office).
• Excellent knowledge of statutory and labor laws.
• Proven experience advising on HR issues.
• Outstanding intercultural experience and understanding.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.
• Willingness to upskill as required, with measures agreed upon with management.
• Ability to drive tasks forward using sound judgment for optimal solutions.
• Strong team player with a willingness to take on responsibility.

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