Human Resources (HR) Officer at Tongston Entrepreneurship Group

⏲ Dec 27, 2022, 8:28 AM
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Tongston is the leading multi-award-winning group with presence in Abuja, London, Singapore & NY that transforms people, organizations & governments into valuable, profitable & influential entities through entrepreneurial education, enterprise, finance and media. We do this through our 5 integrated businesses: Tongston Holdings | Tongston College | Tongston Institute | Tongston Ventures | Tongston Media. We have worked with hundreds of clients, and partner with leading organizations. Tongston is a frequently profiled multi-award-winning global education, media, finance and enterprise/business brand.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources (HR) Officer

Location: Abuja

Roles and Responsibilities
Recruitment:

Develop, update and implement Tongston’s recruitment policy and strategy
Implement and continously refine the recruitment process: establish recruitment timetable; draft and/or update job descriptions; post job ads on appropriate platforms; establish relationships with recruitment platforms / recruiters / organizations to source talent; supporting team members on candidate selection and onboarding;
Source, screen and conduct assessment centre; conduct reference, pre-employment, medical and background checks; draft contracts & manage contracting; develop onboarding plans; manage and conduct on boarding & induction including liason with relevant departments to provide all necessary tools and resources; conducting and analysing exit interviews

People Management:

Performance Appraisal: Define operational KPIs for all roles; Design and implement performance management sysems; Ensure planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employees work output; scheduling management conferences with employees
Coach and discipline employees; Handle formal grievance and disciplinary process and appeals; hear and resolve employee grievances; counsel employees and supervisors; manage staff welfare
Employee Compensation and Incentives: Maintain employee incentive program and inform employees; recommend, manage and implement employee incentives including appropriate pay scales; process incentive claims; manage staff pension etc.; Serve as employee liaison to assist in problem resolution with issues related to benefit deductions and pay
Employee Survey: Deliver and report on the annual employee engagement survey to ensure feedback from employees is collated and interpreted correctly to help improve employee engagement
Learning & Development/Competency Matrix: Develop a competency matrix by consulting with team leads to manage a training plan that details required training and ensure outcomes are appropriately measured and reported on; maintain and implement the Tongston Academy learning and development calendar
Succession planning: Develop succession planning framework; incorporate into the departmental plans and ensure learning and development are aligned to support the plan
Employee Welfare: Plan corporate events and other team-building activities e.g. retreats; staff sendforths etc.; Oversee the health and safety of all employees; Answer employee questions and addressing employee concerns with company

HR Product Development:

Execute and support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems; Assist in managing various HR projects in line with the company strategy and objectives

Documentation:

Manage employee records and conduct analytics & report on data; develop and implement policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management

Budget Development & Control:

Develop HR budget in line with company’s objectives. Liaise with the finance department to ensure control of all cost items and expenditure within agreed budget.

Compliance:

Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements; represent the organization in legal proceedings; Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; review professional publications; establish personal networks; participate in professional societies

HR and Admin Initiatives:

Assist and advise Company managers/directors on HR and Admin policy, practice, procedure and issues; Support investee companies and partners with admin and HR services; Advise management on matters including pay negotiations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, redundancy programmes, equal opportunities policy and employment law

Education & Experience

A University Degree in English, Business Administration, Marketing and Sales, Accounting, Business Management or a related field of study.
Up to 3 - 5 years experience (full-time, part-time or volunteer) in an HR role.
HR Credentials (e.g. CIPM) will be a plus.
General knowledge of employment laws and best practices.
Prior or current experience running a business is a plus, with some experience in recruiting and managing talent / employees.
A strong sales, communication and/or business development background is required, with at least 2-3 years prior experience is preferred.
Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.).
Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, training, and preventive labor relations is preferred.

Skills & Competence:

Detail oriented with strong organizational, planning and time management skills as well as ability to manage multiple priorities.
Advanced communication and business writing skills, including ability to interface directly and effectively with senior government officials and management of private/non-profit institutions.
Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
Integrity, confidentiality, discretion, and approachability, as managers and staff must feel able to discuss sensitive and confidential issues with you.
Ability to analyse, interpret and explain employment law.
Influencing and negotiating skills to implement personnel policies.
Curiosity and a willingness to challenge organisational culture where necessary.
Creativity, Innovation and Problem-Solving skills.
Proficiency in cloud software applications (Skydrive, DropBox, Google Docs, Outlook).
Knowledge of HR Management Systems is a plus.
Excellent employee coaching and relationship management skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging deadlines regularly.
Strong relationship management skills