Assistant General Manager - Human Asset Management (Cement Industry) at Dangote

Referemce No.: HR-Obajana-001
Location: Obajana, Kogi

Job Summary

• Provide first line support on HR issues / processes for the Plant.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for all HR-related enquiries at the Plant.
• Interpret and administer HR-related documentation to Plant employees e.g. employment/ promotion letters, queries, etc.
• Obtain information on scheduled trainings for Plant employees and monitor to ensure attendance.
• Receive, collate, and process employee requests for annual vacation (and other requests) and participate in coordinating the application and approval process.
• Ensure the relevant HR database is up to date and contains accurate information on Plant employees:
• Periodically request for bio-data information update.
• Update employee records with respect to vacation, training, promotion, exit, etc.
• Perform periodic checks to identify and resolve issues of discrepancies in employee information.
• Manage the Plant’s casual/ temporary employees:
• Allocation of successful temporary staff to the plant departments, based on request
• Conduct of orientation programs to communicate terms of work and other information
• Review time log entries and records of over-time work to ensure relevant approvals are documented
• Compile information on workhours and expenses (if any) for computation of monthly wages and other allowances.
• Recommend and obtain approval for budgeted funds for payment of wages.
• Oversee administration of wages/ benefits and resolve any associated issues.
• Participate in disciplinary processes as defined in HR policy.
• Respond to enquiries and complaints.
• Ensure maintenance of an up-to-date database of temporary staff and provide periodic reports on temporary staff strength and activities.
• Manage employee communication and feedback within the Plant through plant meetings, employee satisfaction surveys, newsletters, employee focus groups, one-on-one meetings, etc.
• Circulate relevant policy manuals to employees in the Plant and provide clarifications as required.
• Investigate issues of non-compliance, complaints, etc and escalate to the Head, Plant HR & Admin for appropriate decision making and resolution.
• Participate in the disciplinary process for Plant employees and develop relevant documentations.
• Provide guidance to HR Officers in the execution of day-to-day tasks
• Assist in managing the unit’s budget and obtain approval for expenditure as defined in the approved manual of authority.
• Develop and submit periodic reports of HR activities in the Plant to the Head, Plant HR & Admin.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, Plant HR & Admin.

Key Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelors’ degree or its equivalent in Humanities or Social Sciences related discipline.
• Minimum of Fifteen (15) years relevant experience, with about five (5) years in a supervisory role.
• Professional qualification in HR Management e.g., Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) is required

Skills and Competencies:

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• Good understanding of employee/industrial relations, as well as an appreciation of the dynamics of the labour and employment legislations in specific country of operation.
• Sound understanding of DCP’s business operations, inter-relationships, and dependencies.
• Good knowledge of techniques and methodologies for effective communication and change programs.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• Very good problem-solving skills.
• Good leadership and relationship management skills.
• Ability to deal with individuals in a multi-cultural environment, with varying levels of literacy.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Very good business writing skills.
• High level of professionalism and integrity.
• Working knowledge of relevant ERPs and MS Office applications especially Word and Excel.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Development