Human Resources Manager

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, Social Sciences, or other related academic disciplines, and advanced post-graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
  
• Membership of an HR professional body with certification is strongly required
  
• Requires National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) or an exemption.
  
• Requires at least seven (7) years of progressive HR experience with at least 4 years of similar experience within the INGO sector.
  
• In-depth knowledge of Nigeria's labor law.
  
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail and the ability to deal with confidential information discreetly.
  
• Experience in capacity building and setting frameworks for staff development.
  
• Strong presentation and communication skills and advanced knowledge of written and spoken English
  

TRATEGY & VISION 20%

• Support the HR Lead in the successful implementation, adherence, and common understanding of recruitment guidelines in all MCN
  
• Implement Mercy Corps HR systems and provide professional advice and coaching to team leads, staff, and partners on daily HR issues.
  
• Collaborate with the HR Lead to establish an annual HR work plan, set priorities, monitor work progress, and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and set standards.
  

RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, AND ONBOARDING 40%

• Ensure the recruitment of national staff adheres to the Mercy Corps recruiting guidelines and is in alignment with Nigerian Labour Law.
  
• In collaboration with the HR Lead, lead in all MCN recruitment initiatives.
  
• Ensure all new national staff receive orientation on Mercy Corps Nigeria systems, policies, and procedures.
  
• Ensure all new hires receive the MC ID card, email, and all relevant documents upon starting their positions. This includes signing job descriptions, contracts, policies, and procedures, especially the National Staff Handbook and Security Manual.
  

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 30%

• Interpret the National Staff Handbook and other HR policies in all MC offices ensuring common understanding and compliance.
  
• Serve as a link between the HR team and employees by handling questions, interpreting and administering HR policies and procedures, and helping to resolve work-related problems.
  
• Timely collaboration with field team members to ensure a connection, clear communication, and synergy of HR initiatives and priorities.
  
• Ensure HR services follow proper methodology and policy application and are well-documented.
  
• Ensure a positive, equitable, and consistent employment experience for team members in all locations.
  

TEAM MANAGEMENT 10%

• Ensure prompt and consistent service to Mercy Corps Nigeria team members.
  
• Encourage the ongoing development of the Human Resources team members.
  
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
  
• Promote accountability, communicate expectations, and provide regular constructive feedback.