Talent Management Officer Job at Leatherback

Leatherback is a global digital cross-border payments service provider positioned to transform how treasury solutions are delivered to businesses and individuals in frontier countries. We provide a single access point that empowers individuals and businesses to be truly global. We do this by building best-in-class financial, payment, and commerce solutions that remove barriers to global growth and mobility for all citizens of the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Talent Management Officer

Job Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job type: Full time

Job Summary

• The Talent Management Officer will be responsible for the design and effective execution of talent management processes, policies & programs across the organization.
• He will work with various stakeholders to attract, develop, and retain top talent within the organization.

Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Source candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and
• employee referrals.
• Conduct interviews, assess candidates' qualifications, and make recommendations for hiring decisions.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.

Employee Development:

• Identify training and development needs across the organization through performance evaluations and skills
• assessments.
• Design and implement training programs to enhance employee skills and competencies.
• Provide coaching and support to employees and managers to facilitate career growth and development
• opportunities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of training initiatives and adjust programs as needed to meet evolving needs.

Performance Management:

• Drive performance management processes, including goal setting, regular feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Work with managers to address performance issues and develop improvement plans when necessary.
  Recognize and reward high-performing employees through performance incentives and recognition programs.
• Analyze performance data to identify trends and areas for improvement in performance management practices.

Strategic Planning:

• Collaborate with HR leadership to define TM priorities that support HR’s strategic objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of HR processes, policies, and programs to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop long-term HR strategies and roadmaps aligned with business goals, ensuring a proactive and future-focused approach to workforce management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR experience in the Financial Services or Banking industry with quality experience across Talent management functions.
• Proven experience in/knowledge of performance management, employee development, employee engagement, business partnering and strategic projects delivery/management.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with people at all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Innovative, strategic and proactive.
• Reliable and organized.