Manager (Human Resources)


Simplytrak is one of the oldest companies in the remote monitoring and asset tracking industry and started with providing vehicle tracking services in the UK to enable businesses monitor and track their assets for better fleet management and operations.

By 2009, Simplytrak had expanded further to Africa providing generator monitoring systems that allow maintenance scheduling, provide a cost operating structure and billing platform to a wide range of clients in different business disciplines from banking and insurance to transportation, energy, marine, oil and gas industries.

Simplytrak operates in 37 countries around the world, including Nigeria delivering quality services to our customers, saving businesses and individuals money and time while enjoying positive returns on investments.

Position:  Manager (Human Resources)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Formulation of Administration and Personnel policies within the Company and its Subsidiaries.
  • Develop and manage budget relating to HR/Admin (recruitment, rewards, purchases and welfare initiatives)
  • Establish resource planning process and implement into the business planning cycles
  • Design and implement competitive employee compensation and benefits programs
  • Establish a “talent pipeline” capable of quick response and implement best practice recruitment process for the company and its subsidiaries.
  • Negotiate, coordinate and maintain working relationship with vendors related to HR and Administration.
  • Identify, initiate, develop and implement HR improvement projects, processes and procedures
  • Supervision of benefits and allowances; leave, pension, medical, payroll and other staff allowances.
  • Acting as intermediary between contractors, companies and other governmental agencies/private organizations such as ITF, PFA’s Insurance companies, HMO’s etc.
  • Measure and analyze key performance indicators to drive functional and business performance improvements related to human resources investments
  • Provide employee development expertise and support systems to drive continuous learning and knowledge sharing.
  • Ensure effective administration of merit-driven performance appraisal systems for the company.
  • Make recommendations to the Managing Director on issues relating to appointment, promotions, transfer, career development and succession plans for all staff
  • Plan, develop and implement strategy of HR management and development (including recruitment and selection policy/practices, discipline, grievance, counselling, pay and conditions, training and development, succession planning.
  • Monitor measures and report on HR issues, achievements, opportunities and development plans within agreed formats and timescales.
  • Liaise with other functional/departmental managers so as to understand all necessary aspects and needs of HR development, and to ensure they are fully informed of HR objectives.
  • Initiates the evaluation and development of HR strategy and performance in co-operation with the executive team
  • Co-ordinating and managing the activities of the Administrative Department.
  • Provide oversight function for the development of strategies for long range workforce planning and talent acquisition: including forecasting, staffing review, sourcing, recruitment, and resources redeployment to meet ongoing and evolving organizational needs.
  • Provide oversight function of the company’s payroll management and timely and accurate processing and reporting requirements.
  • Maintain historical human resource records by designing a filing and retrieval system; keeping past and current records.
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

 

  SKILLS REQUIREMENT

  • Advanced knowledge of all aspects of human resources, including (but not limited to) employment and labor law, human resource best practices, worker’s compensation, HR policies and procedures
  • Ability to develop and maintain highly effective relationships, externally and internally
  • Ability to influence professionals of Management Team
  • Solid sense of confidentiality and discretion
  • Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
  • Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Professional and approachable
  • Tactful and diplomatic

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Candidate must possess an educational background in Human Resource, either at the BSc Level, or MSc.
  • CIPM certification is compulsory
  • 3-5 years’ working experience in Human Resources Management
  • Candidate should have had experience with an organization that transgressed from Start up (with a staff of 5 to 10), to a medium sized company with staff strength of at least 30. Experience from a technology service back ground is an added advantage. 
  • Candidate should have hands on expertise in process management, line management, HR reviews and assessment, Recruitment drive, Monitoring employee progress, reward/discipline approach to management, and most especially, the experience in using HR technology management