Human Resource Manager at AMSCO (African Management Services Company)

Responsibilities:

• Develops and maintains a Human Resources system that meets top management information needs.
• Analyzes wage and salary reports and data to determine current and competitive compensation plans that ensure compliance and equity within the Bank.
• Writes directives/opinions advising department managers of Bank policies regarding equal employment opportunities, compensation, and employee benefits.
• Consults legal counsel to ensure that policies comply with the law.
• Oversees the analysis, maintenance and communication of records required by law or local governing bodies or other departments within the Bank.
• Identifies legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Studies legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends and advises management on the same.
• Prepares and delivers reports to the Board of Directors and top management regarding human resources policies and practices.
• Recruits, interviews and selects employees and interns to fill vacant positions.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward the Bank’s goals.
• Keeps records of benefits plans such as Insurance and Pension plans.
• Safe custodian of information relating to staff such as hires, promotions, transfers, demotions, performance reviews, terminations and employee statistics.
• Coordinates board, management and staff trainings to enhance performance in respective job mandates.
• Regularly sensitizes the Board, management and staff on procedures relating to interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment.
• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee related issues.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs of the Bank to external parties.
• Administers and co-ordinates performance review and appraisal within the Bank to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity.
• Co-ordinates and administers benefits such as life, health and dental insurance, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, maternity leave and employee assistance.
• Coordinates Human Resource Committee meetings and acts as the advisor.
• Conducts wage surveys within labor market to determine competitive wage rate.
• Prepares Budget of human resources operations for every financial year.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Prepares reports and recommends procedures to reduce absenteeism and turnover.
• Co-ordinates the process of staff disciplinary hearings within the Bank and represents the Bank at staff related hearings and investigations.

Requirements:

• 5-7 year’s proven working experience as HR manager or other HR executive.
• People oriented and results driven.
• Demonstrable experience with human resources metrics.
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases.
• Ability to architect strategy along with leadership skills.
• Excellent active listening, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company.
• In-depth knowledge of labor law and HR best practices.
• Degree in Human Resources or related field.
• A Master’s degree in the related field will be an added advantage.
• Must be a member of IHRM and have a practicing certificate.