Human Resource Business Partner Job at Greenlight Planet

Greenlight Planet is a multinational, for-profit business that designs, distributes, and finances solar-powered home energy products, with an underserved population in mind: the 1.3 billion global consumers for whom the old-fashioned electrical grid is either unavailable or too expensive.

Over a decade in business, the company is now a leading global brand in emerging markets across Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.  Greenlight’s Sun King™ products provide modern light and energy to 26 million people in more than 40 countries and have sold over 10.5 million products worldwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Human Resource Business Partner

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are looking for an experienced Human Resource Business Partner to lead our Nigeria HR team.
• People are our most important asset and you’ll be the one to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realize our established mission and goals.
• Promoting corporate values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of this role.

Responsibilities
What you would be expected to do:

• Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business goals.
• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
• Work with the HRBP's to ensure payroll input is accurate and timely submission.
• Perform the role with a global mindset particularly in rubbing minds with HRBP's in other countries to benefit from their experiences, leverage resources and knowledge and maintain coherence in our practices across the business.
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization.
• Create an avenue for a healthy working environment which increases productivity and retention.
• Consults with stakeholders, providing HR guidance when appropriate.
• Manages daily activities of the HR Knowledge Center, including, develops, motivates, coaching and providing training and guidance to team members.
• Serves as a consultant and advisor to Business Unit HR, HR Operations and employees on aspects of HR knowledge based activities, initiatives and programs.
• Handling employee grievances amicably and within reasonable timelines.
• Works closely with stakeholders and employees to improve work relationships.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ensuring HR policies are up to date and accessible to all staff within.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements
You might be a strong candidate if you:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management.
• Have minimum 8 years of HR generalist experience in related space.
• Human resource Certification is an added advantage.
• Are excited about joining a fast growing, entrepreneurial and innovative environment with an opportunity to build teams, local HR practices and policies.
• Are comfortable and experienced working in a multi-cultural and diverse environment.
• Have experience managing a team.
• Have an excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess an excellent and people management skills.
• Good knowledge of human resource practices, Labor laws, employee relations and compensations and benefits. e.t.c
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.