Responsibilities

• Develop a long-term vision for all human capital and talent functions to guide delivery of the Nigeria program’s commitments to its staff – meaningful work, career growth.
• Ensure excellent Human Resources Management by creating excellence across all HR functions (payroll and benefits management, performance management, learning and development, onboarding and end of service, and employee engagement).
• Develop staff by collaborating with leadership to identify and address development needs and implement scalable professional development services to build the careers of our staff.
• Oversee the Corporate Operations team which manages office and asset administration
• Manage risk and ensure legal compliance from a people perspective. Develop strategic solutions to organisational risks related to human resources and labor law compliance.
• Use HRIS data and results from all HR surveys to make decisions and set a data-driven people strategy.
• Manage an internal communication strategy for the Nigeria team, allowing the division to better understand staff needs, clarify expectations around People services, and ensure that staff understand People policies and program updates.

Career Growth and Development

We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• 5+ years of professional experience with relevant experience includes International development/NGO/Human Resources work – preferably in West Africa, Private sector business, or startup in a developing country.
• A minimum 2 years direct management experience.
• Leadership and team management experience
• Project management skills and can oversee the development of multiple projects across different teams.