Job Description:To succeed as a Head of HR, you will draw upon your knowledge and understanding of HR regulations, accepted professional standards, policies, procedures and legislations, making confident leadership decisions to drive people management strategies and lead the HR department processes.Essential capabilities:- Good knowledge of employment regulations.- Excellent knowledge of HR practices.- Vast working knowledge of all HR departmental areas, including reward and recognition, welfare, learning and development, as well as HR systems and budgets.- Proven leadership experience in managing departments and teams.- Exceptional leadership qualities.- The ability to develop and nurture relationships across departments.- The confidence to provide sound professional advice.- The ability to lead the development of effective employment policies.- Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulations, accepted professional standards, policies, procedures and legislation (including legislation on data protection, the Equality Act and health and safety).- The ability to analyse and review HR data to identify trends.- Experience in determining, measuring and analysing relevant KPIs for incentive schemes.- The ability to use office software packages competently.Requirements- Accreditation from SPHRI, SHRM, CIPM- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, or a Business-related subject, and- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in an HR role.- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management role.- An MSc will be a plus- The ability to create a people strategy.- Commercial acumen and experience of using metrics for driving performance.- A pro-active attitude and a passion for leading with integrity.- Superior interpersonal skills and a positive, approachable manner.- A proactive and agile work ethic.- A curious mindset, to think innovatively and rationally about concerns and come up with creative solutions- Experience of managing a skilled team and making quick but rational decisions.- In-depth knowledge of Nigerian LabourLaw.- Thorough and methodical attention to detail.- Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and use your initiative.- First-rate communication and presentation skills.
