Principal Human Resource Management and Development Officer

Job Specifications: Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: Providing input in the development of human resource management strategies, policies and procedures; Participating in staff recruitment, selection, induction and placement; Implementing the Company's strategic objectives on human resource training and development programs; Reviewing and Coordinating implementation of performance management system; Developing and maintaining human resource management information system; Implementing human resource management rules and regulations; Administering employment contracts, pensions and gratuities; Supervising the processing of the payroll; Managing staff probation, confirmation, promotion and exit processes; Promoting cordial employee relations, values and work ethics at the Company; Facilitating job evaluation; Providing employee counselling services; Ensuring compliance with statutory obligations in the work environment; Developing and managing staff welfare programmes; and Participating in analyzing of staffing levels and succession planning. Persons Specification: For appointment to this grade, an Officer must have: Cumulative service period of nine (9) years' relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been in the grade of Senior Human Resource Management and Development Officer or a comparable position; Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; OR Bachelor degree in Social Sciences plus post graduate diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Professional qualification and membership of Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) or its equivalent, and in good standing; Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and Proficiency in computer applications;