Human Resources (HR) Coordinator Job at ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Limited

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Limited, in the fast-changing shipping world, has set itself apart as an independent carrier with a fresh, unique approach. ZIM’s strategy as a global niche carrier offers distinctive advantages to customers worldwide. We have created a smart, efficient network that ensures stable, reliable services; and we have made it our mission to focus on the needs of our customers, which stand at the heart of all our decisions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Human Resources (HR) Coordinator

Job ID.: 4B.A31
Job Location: Apapa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Human Resources

Description

• Create and implement effective on-boarding plans
• Managing and coordinating the entire recruitment and selection process 
• Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
• Provide guidance to line managers on HR policies, ensuring the right interpretation of the policies are applied in managing human resources in the departmental level and champion the implementation of new HR policies 
• Provide HR support in driving implementation of organizational strategy   
• Provide practical support for the HR team in general in matters of employee relations.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of employee engagement initiatives
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance
• Answer employees queries about HR-related issues
• Review employee performance issues in conjunction with line management, investigate related issues and challenges, socialize mitigating options with HR Management and offer pragmatic solution to line management
• Facilitate the resolution of grievance, conflict, and complex relational issues in line with HR policies and guidelines   
• Generate weekly, monthly and quarterly reports about HR activities to Management 
• Monitor and manage the entire leave administration process including annual leave, maternity leave, sick leave, exam leave etc.

Requirements

• Educated to Degree level (or equivalent) with at least 5 - 7 years of experience in a similar role
• Relevant professional certification in CIPM, CIPD, PHRi, SPHRi, etc.
• Excellent written and oral English communication skills
• High level of IT literacy in a networked Windows environment, including extensive use of Microsoft office software such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint and “advanced” level MS Excel. At ease using e-mail as a communication tool, the internet as a research tool and some knowledge/experience of using HR Information Systems and intranets.
• Knowledge of good employee relations practice and experience of developing and facilitating effective working relationships at all levels.
• Good knowledge of employment law and good HR practice and experience of interpreting legislation/best practice and formulating and implementing appropriate policies in a practical way
• Highly inquisitive mind and the ability to research a subject in full and produce meaningful reports and conclusions. Ability to think clearly, formulate HR strategy and articulate this to senior managers.
• Good presentation skills, able to summarize and promote a position to a diverse audience.
• Able to champion HR initiatives such as diversity, employee engagement and wellbeing.