Human Resources & Administration Manager at VisionSpring Nigeria

Description

• Are you an exceptionally talented, driven HR person looking to join an organization that is making a difference in our global societies?
• The pioneering social enterprise, VisionSpring, seeks a skilled and versatile HR & Administration Manager to provide day-to-day HR support in the implementation of human resource policies, and procedures, and ensure smooth office operations in the VisionSpring Nigeria office. You will provide a full HR employee life-cycle service to all African employees/contractors as the first point of contact for all HR inquiries.
• This position reports to the Global HR Director based in the United States and to Africa Region Director based in Lagos, Nigeria.

About You

• You know how to include people and make them feel a part of a broader purpose. You are instinctively drawn to people with diverse experiences and skills and recognize the attributes that come together to form a powerful team.
• You are convinced about the power of culture and believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast.
• You have a vivid vision for organisational structure. In a high growth environment, you are planning talent acquisition, team and career development, and training at least a year ahead.
• You are fueled by helping people learn, stretch, and excel. You are a leader who brings out the best in others by creating leadership and opportunities at all levels.
• You are passionate about diversity and inclusion in the organisation and are a stickler for ethics and values.
• Staff well-being, welfare, and engagement comes naturally to you.
• You have experience with global best practices and understand how matrix structures come to life.
• You will have managed a change management process and demonstrated effective ways to enable your workforce to adapt to new ways of working.
• You have strong knowledge of payroll and HR-related statutory compliances.
• You believe that technology and processes are great enablers to create efficiencies and improve productivity.
• You are a master administrator.

What You’ll Do
Human Resources:

• Develop the key HR strategy for the African market to help it with its journey of continued growth.
• Work with the global HR team members to establish and maintain the African countries’ Local Employee Handbook per local labor standards and Global HR standards.
• Full responsibility to ensure contracts for our consultants are renewed on a timely basis and all required paperwork is maintained.
• Respond to general queries from managers and employees, signposting them to the appropriate policies and procedures.
• Work closely with Global HR staff to ensure global HR policies are adhered to.
• Maintain local HR data in our Paylocity system for Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia
• Train department Heads and team members on the performance management system and ensure annual performance appraisals are completed in line with the Global performance appraisal schedule.
• Support the Global HR Director with the development and implementation of projects as required.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to VisionSpring and its staff and maintain compliance.
• Liaise with the Global Learning and Developing department to organize training for the African team members per their training needs.
• Adhere to Company Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy at all times.

Recruitment:

• Develop a strong recruitment brand to attract the brightest talent to the organisation.
• Assist in the recruitment efforts across the region and strengthen VisionSpring’s career opportunities exposure in the local markets.
• Ensure consistent on-boarding and orientation experience for new hires, including development of the training center.

Administrative:

• Ensure timely payroll processing and attendance and leave management.
• Ensure insurance coverage of staff and settlement of insurance claims.
• Manage all staff documentation and entry and exit formalities.
• Implement processes for compliance with local regulations and VisionSpring policies and ensure that all HR-related compliances are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure regular updating of existing policies and processes and the introduction of new ones.
• Be responsible for the upkeep and updating of the HRMS.
• Manage day-to-day administration, upkeep, and management of the organisation’s facilities and ensure all the needs of the staff are promptly met.
• Oversee all administrative responsibilities in the office, compliance, VisionSpring policies and procedures, and other legal, and statutory requirements.
• Provide additional support to Africa Region Director, and African Country’s Team as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources and Administration. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• 7-8 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous HR management experience is a must.
• Have experience with HR budgets.
• Thorough understanding of the African country’s labor and employment laws where we have presence.
• Good computer skills in spreadsheets and word processing.
• Good organization and interpersonal skills with the ability to function in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Flexible, resourceful, and able to perform despite tight schedules.
• Has a strong stakeholder focus and service-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork abilities, and ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Experience analyzing, collecting, and managing data.
• Must be self-reliant, resourceful, a good problem-solver, good-humored, and flexible.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and reliably, to a high standard and to deadlines.

Compensation

• Salary is based on experience and education.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• VisionSpring offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, gratuity funds, and generous vacation/personal time.