GE JOB VACANCY IN IKOYI, LAGOS, NIGERIA, TUESDAY 3, MAY 2011

LOCATION: Ikoyi – Lagos, Nigeria
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER WESTERN AFRICA JOB
JOB NUMBER: 1360441
BUSINESS: GE Energy
BUSINESS SEGMENT: Energy – Oil & Gas
POSTED POSITION TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER WESTERN AFRICA
CAREER LEVEL: Experienced
FUNCTION: Human Resources
FUNCTION SEGMENT: HR Client Support
LOCATION: Nigeria
CITY: Ikoyi – Lagos
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Yes
ROLE SUMMARY/PURPOSE: As a key member of the Sub-Saharan Africa Human Resources team and reporting into the Senior Human Resources Leader for GE Africa, you will provide strategic leadership and expertise for the full scope of the Human Resources (HR) function for Western Africa including Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, etc. for the entire GE portfolio. Aligned with our strategic localization plans, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Providing HR leadership, coaching and generalist support.
Driving strategic and operational level HR-related planning including Labor Relations, Recruiting & Staffing, Session C, Compensation & Benefits, Leadership Coaching, Employee Development and Performance Management.
Leading/Initiating new and innovative global HR practices to create a strong culture of leadership and high performing teams. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Ensuring/Maintaining all HR processes & records relative to local statutory requirements while providing guidance and leadership to the business regarding regulatory interpretation and compliance.
Implementing appropriate communication tools and systems to ensure effective flow of information including employee opinion surveys, leadership communications, etc.
Developing appropriate work force plans in support of key business needs in a dynamic, changing environment and develop/implement appropriate change management plans as required.
Providing support and/or delivering training on a variety of Human Resources topics.
Providing Executive Coaching to business leadership.
Serving as an impartial employee advocate to ensure that all individuals receive fair and equitable treatment.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: -
Nigerian Citizenship or ability to live and work in Nigeria without restriction.
Degree qualified in Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Relations or other HR-related disciplines.
Minimum 7 years HR Generalist experience in the region, ideally HR leadership in a multinational environment.
Demonstrated success in development & application of up-to-date practice in employee relations, HR policy & formulation, recruitment & staffing and training & development.
Strong written & oral communication skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization and multicultural/international environments.
Credible track record of delivering impactful results/solutions in a complex, fast paced work environment
Demonstrated leadership and ability to work in a matrix team environment.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and initiate, lead and manage change.
Project management, facilitation and complex problem-solving skills.
High energy level, driven with positive enthusiasm & a pragmatic approach.
Fluency in English (oral and written) required. www.nigerianbestforum.com
Desired Characteristics -Master’s degree in Business Administration or a Human Resources related field.
Fluency in French strongly preferred
HR leadership in a start-up/entrepreneurial environment
Labor Relations experience
JOB SEGMENTS: Change Management, Compliance, Employee Relations, HR, HR Generalist, HR Manager, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Law, Legal, Management, Manager, Performance Management, Project Manager, Technology

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