Human Resources Associate Job at Plumptre Advisory

Plumptre Advisory - People and community are at the core of who we are. Each circle in our logo represents the school, teacher, parent, and student. At the point where we intersect, where Plumptre Advisory comes alongside you, we are pulling on our strengths and working with you to ensure you achieve your school or child’s development goals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Human Resources Associate
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• The Human Resources Executive (HR Executive) will work closely with our Principal Consultant to coordinate the deployment of HR solutions to a wide range of clients across a variety of sectors including finance, healthcare, education and not-for-profit.
• The job holder will be responsible for leading HR consulting projects, addressing client needs and contributing to the successful delivery of HR services.
• The role requires a confident, dedicated and sociable personality who has a customer-focused attitude, is passionate about HR, helping businesses thrive and exudes the values of Plumptre Advisory - Compassion, Reliability, Competence and Trustworthiness. A strong leaning towards technology is required; so is someone with a process driven and methodical approach to work.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Consulting Projects:

• Assist in the development and execution of HR consulting projects.
• Contribute to the creation of HR strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare reports, presentations and deliverables for clients.

Compliance and Regulation:

• Stay updated on labour laws and HR regulations to ensure clients are in compliance.
• Provide guidance on HR compliance matters, such as employment law and workplace policies.

Recruitment and Talent Management:

• Manage the full recruitment cycle for diverse grade hires and functional roles.
• Support clients with their recruitment processes, including job postings, screening, and interviews.
• Assist in talent management activities, including performance reviews and employee development.

Employee Relations:

• Assist clients with employee relations issues and conflict resolution.
• Help in the development of employee engagement strategies.

Training and Development:

• Participate in the design and delivery of HR training and development programmes for clients.

Client Support:

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain positive client relationships.
• Collect, record and analyse employee information and data, generating reports and recommendations based on data insights.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their HR needs, challenges, and goals.
• Conduct HR assessments, audits, and analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Handle administrative tasks, such as scheduling meetings, managing client records, and maintaining project documentation.

Minimum Requirements and Skills

• A minimum of University Degree / HND (or its equivalent) in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations or other related courses of study.
• A minimum of 5 years of proven HR experience, working in within a consulting firm or corporate in-house HR team.
• A relevant HR professional certification or currently enrolled and at the final stage i.e. CIPM, CIPD, HRCI, SHRM, etc.
• Technology savvy - proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word and Power Point) and HR tools such as ATS, pre-employment screening platforms and HRIS. Comfort using Google Suite will also be an advantage.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Outstanding organisational skills, good time management, ability to prioritise multiple tasks seamlessly and strong attention to detail.
• Up-to-date knowledge of HR best practice, employment law, employment documentation and employment contracts.
• Passionate about passionate about HR and helping business thrive.
• Service oriented and with a focus on sustaining good client relationships.
• An understanding of and willingness to work in a start-up work environment.