Human Resources Business Partner at Nigerian Economic Summit Group

Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) is Nigeria's leading private sector think-tank dedicated to achieving sustainable economic development through private sector-led initiatives. Convener of the annual Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) since 1993, as a platform for bringing together private sector leaders and senior public sector officials to discuss and dialogue on the future of the Nigerian economy.

In 1993, a group of passionate and concerned private sector leaders representing key economic sectors conceived the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) and sustained it as a platform for bringing together private sector leaders and senior public sector officials to discuss and dialogue on the future of the Nigerian Economy. Three years later, in 1996, the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) was established and incorporated as a non-profit, non-partisan private sector organisation with a mandate to promote and champion the reform of the Nigerian economy into an open, private sector-led globally competitive economy.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• In the role of a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG), your contribution will be crucial in synchronizing our HR strategy with the overarching goals of the organization, spanning across its diverse interventions and Centers.
• You will function as a key advisor to both management and the leaders of NESG's various centers and initiatives on HR matters, utilizing trend analysis and metrics to devise effective solutions, programs, and policies.
• As an HRBP at NESG, your responsibilities will include managing complex, cross-functional HR projects, along with maintaining a comprehensive understanding of the Group’s financial stance, future plans, organizational culture, and competitive landscape.

Responsibilities and Duties
Consultancy and Strategy Implementation:

• Provide strategic business partnership and coaching to management and leaders of the different interventions and Centres of the NESG.
• Develop and implement HR strategies that support NESG strategic and business objectives.

Talent Management:

• Guide and oversee talent acquisition, development, and retention.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.

Performance Management:

• Conduct regular meetings with respective business units and NESG Centres.
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies.

Organizational Development:

• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to the different business units.
• Develop contract terms for new hires, promotions, and transfers.

Training and Development:

• Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Participate in the evaluation and monitoring of training programs.

Employee Relations:

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues.
• Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.

Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with regulatory concerns and reporting.
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning.
• Collaborate with other HR team members, sharing knowledge and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree in HR or related field.
• Relevant industry experience (minimum 5 years experience)
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).
• Proven experience as an HR business partner.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Analytical and goal-oriented.
• Demonstrable experience with HR metrics.
• Thorough knowledge of labour legislation.
• Full understanding of all HR functions and best practices.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in HR or related field.
• Relevant industry experience (minimum 5 years experience)
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP).

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Effective listening and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build rapport with employees at all levels.
• Strong decision-making and conflict-resolution skills.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and Cover Letter to: [email protected] using "Human Resources Business Partner Application" as the subject of the mail.

Application Deadline 10th February, 2024.