HR Manager at H&W Rice Company

H&W Rice Company is one of three companies under Haske & Williams Ltd – a fast-rising agribusiness conglomerate – formed out of the need to create quality local substitutes to imported rice products in Nigeria. We are a vertically integrated producer of high-quality whole grain parboiled rice and we work directly with our farm estates and network of outgrowers to ensure the finest, export-quality products for our local and international customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Manager
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Drive and implement HR operations and other related activities including payroll Management, Recruitment, Retention, Performance Management administration, training, Employee welfare and employee Engagement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the recruitment process, including reviewing job descriptions, website advertising, updating of the company resource plan, sifting and selection of CV’s, attending interviews and selecting candidates
• Drive the contractual process for all suitable candidates including issuance of employment contracts, relevant ID, and other pre-engagement documentation.
• Create an effective on boarding plan and ensure new employees are properly inducted Manage payroll and monthly salaries for contract staff, full time employees, casual staff as well as computation of overtime payout.
• Manage the HR/Admin functions such as maintaining a database of new and existing employees, collation of references, documentation of new staff and updating of staff records, updating of existing staff files and recording of staff Personal advance/Loan.
• Ensure accurate computation/coordination, staff attendance, Leave/vacations, and terminal/final entitlement of outgoing staff.
• Provide insight and recommendations on HR initiatives that can be leveraged to strengthen business results e.g. leadership/development programmes.
• Monitor, measure and report on HR issues, opportunities, development plans and achievements.
• Liaise with the CEO to understand their HR requirements and develop practical interventions to meet the requirements.
• Position as a mediator when required to try and resolve employee grievances.
• Provide report on the annual employee engagement survey to ensure feedback from employees is collated and interpreted correctly to help improve employee engagement.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and timely payment of all scheduled payments by monitoring timelines and properly maintaining records.
• Manage the output and deliverables of all casual workers, and contractors.
• Create a standard for high performance and ensure adherence to best practices at all times.
• Organize knowledge sharing sessions and relevant training staff training meeting to enhance productivity.
• Advising line managers and other employees on employment law and the employer's own employment policies and procedures
• Drive adherence to all established policies and procedures.
• Organize team building activities to foster team spirit and drive.

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Business Administration social sciences or a Related Field
• MBA will be an added advantage.
• Extensive experience in the use of software applications such as MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams and other HRIS software.
• Experience in operational leadership roles and proven success managing teams.
• Manufacturing or factory experience is mandatory.
• Knowledge of Hausa Language is a plus.
• A minimum of 8 years experience in a HR position with increasing responsibility, preferably working in a multi sector or group company.
• A minimum of 3 years prior experience in a Management capacity.
• Human Resources certification is a plus.

Functional Skills Requirement:

• Performance Management
• Simple Database Management
• Factory worker management
• Passion for excellence and quality service delivery
• Strong leadership skills with ability to engage high level stakeholders Business
• Attendance management
• Recruitment
• Compensation and payroll administration

Business Competencies Requirement:

• Excellent communication (written and oral), interpersonal and negotiation skills,
• Strong leadership, supervisory and people management skills,
• Delivery on work targets; quality and timeliness of delivery,
• Demonstration of trustworthiness: integrity, and excellence,
• Strong interpersonal relationships; customer-centric attitude, and
• High sense of responsibility, accountability, and dependability
• High sense of responsibility, accountability and dependability,
• Sound problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organization and management skills,

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email

Application Deadline  31st May, 2021.