Our client, one of the leading Oil and Gas firms in Port-Harcourt requires the services of a Human Resources Manager
Essential Functions and responsibilities
· Advise management on organizational policy matters
· Directs staff in overall personnel administration, including appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions, suspensions, layoffs, and dismissals
· Supervise and participate in such activities as the classification of positions, preparation of class specifications, job analyses, evaluation/appraisal of staff, compensation and labour relations
· Administer Recruitment, Selection and Placement
· Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion and employee benefits.
· Administer Health, Safety, and Environment policies and programmes
· Administer Compensation, Benefits and Performance Management systems
· Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training and health and safety programs.
· Plan, direct, supervise, and coordinate work activities of staff relating to employment, compensation, labour relations, and employee relations.
· Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, absenteeism rates, etc.
· Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization's personnel policies and practices.
· Mediate between staff and management
· Payroll Administration
· Appraisal Management
· Formulate, draft, suggest and implement policies
· Conduct exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination.
· Prepare personnel forecast to project employment needs.
· Prepare and follow budgets for personnel operations.
· Study legislation, arbitration decisions, and collective bargaining contracts to assess industry trends in the Oil and Gas sector.
· Advise on employment statutes, rules, regulations and policies affecting members of staff.
· Maintain knowledge of and ensure compliance with employment-related laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related discipline required; Master’s
degree will be an added advantage.
2. At least 5 years of professional experience across all HR disciplines, including
employment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, training and
development, workers compensation and conflict resolution. 2 years of these must be at Managerial level
3. CIPMN certification will be an added advantage.
4. Experience working with a diverse and multi-ethnic workforce.

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Effective Communication skills
3. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
4. Delegation and supervision skills
5. Demonstrate the highest level of ethical behaviour.
6. Remain flexible in order to adapt to changes in work environment.
7. Study and apply new information, and take initiative.
8. Excellent time-management, problem-prevention and problem-solving skills.
9. Work accurately with close attention to detail.
10. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
11. Work effectively, professionally and tactfully with management team, office staff, outside companies and public agencies.
12. Ability to translate policies into results
12. Possess a work ethic that includes neatness, punctuality and accuracy.
13. Exhibit a professional, businesslike appearance and demeanour.
14. Basic computer skills, including e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets.
15. Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate interaction with the workforce.

Note that all applicants must be resident in Port-Harcourt and must meet the job requirements. Send applications and CV to [email protected] using HR_PH243 as the subject of the mail. Application closes 25th November, 2012. Only successful applicants will be contacted.