Human Resources (HR) Manager Job a Design Union Limited

Design Union Limited is a vertically integrated Real Estate development group with divisions that carry out design / engineering, construction and real estate development with corporate head office in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Human Resources (HR) Manager

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reporting To: Executive Director, Corporate Services

Job Summary


  • Maintain adequate records and information for all employees of the Company.
  • Manage the Employee recruitment process for new employees including arranging job adverts, participating in selection process, follow up of references, requesting background check and prepare Offer letters for employment.
  • Provide support and guidance to Managers and staff ensuring good employee relations and welfare.
  • Manage employee induction and orientation and monitor the process from probation to confirmation of appointment.
  • Prepare, and update regularly the Employee handbook, ensuring the policies are in compliance with Nigerian Labour laws and Employee Compensation Act
  • Obtain and collate employee data and promptly update the Payroll Package for monthly Payroll in accordance with Payroll timetable
  • Obtain and collate employee data and promptly update the Payroll Package for monthly Payroll in accordance with Payroll timetable.
  • Coordinate Employee Career Development Plan and succession Planning across the organization.
  • Identification and co-ordination of employee training needs and implementation of the Annual training plan, organising both internal and external training programme for employees
  • Collate and accurately input timesheets for hourly paid employees for monthly payroll run.
  • Administration of Employee attendance and absences through an enterprise-wide HR Employee Self Service System.
  • Management of Employee Health and Medical Care Scheme with Health Service provider.
  • Co-ordinate and monitor an effective Employee appraisal process for bi-annual performance measurement
  • Dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedure in accordance with HR policies
  • Preparation of HR reports and submission to Management
  • Head Count
  • Medical
  • Leave.

Requisite Qualifications / Experience

  • BSc (1st Class or 2nd Class) in Industrial Relations / Human Resources Management, Business Administration and any other Degree in Management /Social Sciences
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in similar position.
  • Member - The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management

Required Skills / Attributes:

  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Good team player
  • Good interpersonal and people management skills and negotiating skills
  • Good understanding of the employee recruitment process
  • Strong sense of professionalism, integrity, sound judgment and tact
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Proficiency in the use of Human Resources and Employee Self Service enterprise-wide packages.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: hr@designunionltd.com using the Job Position as the subject of the mail.