Human Resources Manager at Heartland Alliance

Reports to:               Human Resources Lead

Dotted Line Report:  Director of Finance and Operations

Location:                   Regional Office 

Job Summary

The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for managing operational aspects of human resources /strategy for the KP CARE 1 Project and support an oversight HR functions for the state’s offices. He/she will ensure compliance with HALG policies and donor regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee HR activities, including hiring, and support the implementation of the HR management system.
• Prepare selection memorandum and Salary Justification memorandum for new hires to be reviewed by the HR Lead, Director of Finance and Operations and subsequently approved by the Chief of Party and HALG Chief Executive Officer.
• Assist the HR Lead with HR data analysis, metrics and reporting. 
• Prepare new hire paperwork and conduct orientations, while ensuring Heartland Alliance Nigeria’s policies comply with local laws.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and make reasonable judgments in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with employment-related labour laws, advise management on HR policies and procedures and develop HR strategies based on HALG’s current needs and program complexities.
• Support the execution of employees’ life cover and health insurance.
• Any other task(s) assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or competency required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: 

 A degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, and/or Human Resources Management

• At least 6 years’ experience in similar position is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and success managing and leading technical and administrative teams in the implementation of large, development, and health programs.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of USAID or other donors’ rules and regulations as they pertain to technical, financial, and administrative project functions.
• Minimum of 4 years of management experience in a nonprofit organization.

Language Skills: 

• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Knowledge of Local Language preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in public speaking.

Computer Skills: 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange, Windows operating systems, Power Point.
• Other software routinely used by Heartland Alliance.