Job Vacancy for Human Resources Manager at the British High Commission, Abuja

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The British High Commission in Abuja has the following vacancy in its Corporate Services section:

Job Title: LE I Human Resources Manager

The British High Commission is recruiting a senior Human Resources Manager to head a team working in its busy Corporate Services section.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

• Driving forward Locally Engaged (LE) Human Resources policies and strategies at the British High Commission; including staff training & development, maintaining the LE Staff Handbook, leading on recruitment exercises and managing pensions and healthcare contracts.

• Supporting the Corporate Services Manager in the delivery of LE Human Resources objectives, whilst ensuring all procedures are compliant with local labour law.

• Development of performance pay packages, workforce planning and close liaison with colleagues at the British Deputy High Commission in Lagos.

• Day-to-day management of four colleagues dealing with Human Resources issues and close liaison with our staff association (Staff Appointed In Country Association Executive).

Qualities needed

• The British High Commission employs approximately 250 staff appointed in country. We are looking to recruit an experienced professional to lead our Human Resources team, so evidence of strong leadership, Human Resources knowledge and team-working in a fast-paced environment are pre-requisites to be a success in this role.

• The successful candidate will need to be a self-starter with excellent English oral and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills are also essential, including the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously; have strong interpersonal and networking skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people.

• Candidates must possess good IT skills and familiarity with software packages (notably MS Word and MS Excel). Previous experience of working in an office environment is also essential.

This is a full time position, from 8am – 4:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am – 1.00pm on Friday. The job will be graded LE I with a monthly starting salary of N543,002.00 including allowances.

Successful candidates who are not liable to pay Nigerian tax will be subject to a 10% notional tax deduction on the basic salary. The salary will be paid in Naira.

Applications should be sent to:

Human Resources Assistant

British High Commission Abuja

Aguiyi Ironsi Street

Maitama

Abuja

Or by

e-mail to: recruitment.abuja@fco.gov.uk

Deadline for Applications: 4pm Monday 14th May 2012

Applications should include a full curriculum vitae and a typed written covering letter statement in support of the application. Applications received after the stated deadline will not be considered. Telephone applications and enquiries will not be accepted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.