Deadline: Ongoing

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Chemonics is seeking applications from eligible applicants for the post of Director Human Resources and Operations.

The mission of Chemonics is to promote meaningful change around the world by helping people live healthier, more productive, and more independent life.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction to the GHSC-PSM human resources team
• Lead full cycle recruitment process in compliance with established procedures and regulations including, but not limited to, creation of job description and interview questions, shortlisting and pre-screening candidates as well as reference checks, and negotiating offers of employment
• Ensure new hires are provided with adequate training regarding the project, relevant Chemonics policies and culture
• Oversee maintenance of timesheet records and ensure all timesheets are submitted on time with the correct approval
• Ensure proper management of personnel and recruitment files according to requirement and ensure confidentiality and safety of data
• Interpret and advise staff on Chemonics, USAID, and federal compliance policies and procedures and help to ensure a positive and thriving work environment for all staff
• Manage administration of benefits according to appropriate plans and labour law requirements, and bring any requirement changes or suggestions for improvement to supervisor’s notice
• Ensure project compliance with local labour law by conducting regular audits, and provide updates on local labour law and HR best practices
• Lead disciplinary process, ensuring all actions taken comply with local labour law and Chemonics policies and loop in appropriate home office department (if necessary)
• Manage annual assessment process and ensure procedures are communicated and followed
• Work with employees and supervisors to prevent and/or resolve employee relations issues in coordination with global HR and office of business conduct (OBC)
• Investigate allegations of wrongdoing, i.e., sexual harassment, harassment, and fraud

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Personnel, Project Administration, Project Management, or a related field
• Ten years, minimum, of experience leading HR and administrative teams, with five years, minimum, managing teams in operational areas for medium to large development projects and/or organisations
• Experience working for an American NGO or company or USAID implementer in Nigeria (highly preferred)
• Knowledge of Nigerian labour law, personnel benefits and taxes
• Ability to interpret local labour law
• Experience interacting with labour counsel preferred
• Ability to exercise confidentiality and high level of professionalism
• Strong communication and motivational skills
• Exceptional organisational and leadership skills
• Demonstrated versatility and integrity
• Fluency in English

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