Job Description

On behalf of our client, a co-educational full boarding secondary school that combines Nigerian and international curricula including IGCSE and WASSCE to provide students for both local and international opportunities, we are recruiting for the role of Head of Finance.

Job Purpose

The Human Resource Manager will oversee and coordinate the day-to-day activities of the HR department. He/she will manage and administer the human resources strategy, policies and procedures of the school.

Qualifications

Core Responsibilities

• Coordinate and drive the implementation of recruitment strategies and plans to identify, select, hire and retain the best talent to meet the school’s manpower needs
• Liaise with the various functional heads to plan and forecast the school’s workforce requirements
• Periodically track, monitor and recommend updates to the school’s organisation structure, manning levels and job descriptions
• Coordinate all matters relating to employee appointments and promotion
• Identify employee learning and development requirements and establish programs to bridge identified gaps
• Coordinate and drive the implementation of the school’s performance management and appraisal system to ensure it is objective, equitable, transparent and merit-driven
• Assist the school's management in defining, developing and implementing appropriate strategies for managing employee reward and recognition systems
• Oversee the administration of employee welfare and compensation package (pension, medical, insurance and other benefits)
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
• Promote a conducive working climate by maintaining effective relationships with employees to understand and manage their needs and concerns, consistent with the school’s goals
• Oversee and coordinate accurate maintenance and updates of staff records and database
• Manage and resolve staff disciplinary issues, grievances and appeals
• Ensure compliance with all government and HR policies
• Keep abreast of all recent employment policies and advise the management accordingly
• Prepare and submit periodic activity/management reports to the Principal on HR activities
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Principal

Education and Work Experience

• First degree or its equivalent in any discipline, preferably in any of the humanities
• Postgraduate/professional qualification (e.g. Master's in Human Resource Management, Chartered Institute of Personnel Development Certification or Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM).
• Minimum of Ten (10) years relevant experience, of which at least three (3) must have been in a managerial capacity.
• Proficiency in the use of Sage HR software.

Competencies and Skills

• Good understanding of the operations of an educational institution.
• Ability to think strategically and holistically and to appreciate the systematic impact of various policies, practices, issues and solutions on various stakeholders within the School
• Maturity and tact, including the ability to relate with various categories of people
• Strong mentoring and supervisory skills
• Good negotiation and influencing skills
• Good communication and interviewing skills