Head, Talent Management at Ikeja Electric

Ikeja Electric is one of the largest power distribution companies in Nigeria, committed to delivering reliable and efficient electricity services to our customers. With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we aim to transform the energy landscape in Nigeria and contribute to the country's economic development. Our mission is to provide exceptional service while ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and customers.

At Ikeja Electric, we don’t just power homes and businesses – we power careers. As a leading energy provider, we are committed to fostering a culture that champions integrity, innovation, and excellence. Our team is the heartbeat of our success, and we thrive on collaboration, continuous improvement, and creating a workplace where everyone can shine.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Talent Management

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Purpose

• The Head of Talent Management is responsible for steering the development and deployment of Ikeja Electric’s talent strategies, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• This role is pivotal in driving workforce capability development, fostering a customer-centric employee experience, and supporting the transformational culture and leadership initiatives as outlined in the HR transformation agenda.
• As the leader of the Talent Management Unit, this role oversees all aspects of talent identification, acquisition, learning and development, leadership capability, and career development to ensure a high-performance and strategically aligned workforce.

Role Accountabilities

• Talent Strategy and Planning:
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive talent strategy aligned with the business objectives of Ikeja Electric.
  • Lead workforce planning initiatives to ensure a sustainable talent pipeline for critical and strategic roles.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership and HR Business Partners to forecast talent needs and develop long-term talent plans.
• Leadership Development and Workforce Capability:
  • Oversee leadership and capability development programs to build inspirational and developmental leaders.
  • Drive the implementation of continuous learning initiatives, ensuring employees have access to programs that support business-critical skills.
  • Ensure alignment with the company’s goal of developing workforce capability to support Ikeja Electric’s business objectives.
• Talent Acquisition and Identification:
  • Lead talent identification and acquisition strategies to attract high-potential candidates.
  • Ensure the Talent Acquisition team builds an efficient and high-quality recruitment process, aligned with the EVP.
  • Drive the creation of a diverse and inclusive recruitment strategy that supports Ikeja Electric’s culture transformation objectives.
• Career Development and Succession Planning:
  • Oversee the design and implementation of a career development framework to enhance internal mobility and talent retention.
  • Establish and maintain succession planning processes for critical roles, identifying high-potential talent within the organization.
  • Ensure talent development is customer-centric and supports the six pillars of the employee value proposition (EVP).
• Performance Metrics and Data-Driven Decision Making:
  • Define and implement performance metrics for the Talent Management Unit that support data-driven HR practices.
  • Partner with the HR Data and Intelligence Specialist to ensure talent management metrics feed into the broader HR analytics dashboard.
  • Leverage data insights to refine talent management strategies and continuously enhance performance outcomes.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 15 years HR experience with at least 5 years in a managerial/leadership role within Talent Management, Learning & Development, Organizational/Career Development, or HR Strategy.
• Master’s degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business Administration (MBA), or related field is required.
• Professional certifications such as CIPM, SHRM-CP/SCP, CIPD, HRCI or equivalent is mandatory.

Competencies:

• Recruitment & Selection
• Manpower Planning
• Curriculum planning & design
• Adaptability and Change Management
• Customer-Centric Focus
• Risk Management
• People Leadership
• Entrepreneurship
• Organizational Learning
• Change Management
• L&D Management
• Job Analysis and Design
• Competency & Career Management
• Strategic Vision and Business Acumen
• Leadership and Stakeholder Influence
• Data Literacy and Analytical Thinking

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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