Assistant General Manager, Human Assets Mgt/Admin – Benue at Dangote

The Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.
The Group’s activities encompass:

Cement – Manufacturing / Importing
Sugar – Manufacturing & Refining
Salt – Refining
Flour & Semolina – Milling
Pasta – Manufacturing
Noodles – Manufacturing
Poly Products – Manufacturing
Logistics – Port Management and Haulage
Real Estate
Dangote Foundation

Since inception, the Group has experienced phenomenal growth on account of quality of its goods and services, its focus on cost leadership and efficiency of its human capital. Today, Dangote Group is a multi-billion Naira company poised to reach new heights, in every endeavour competing with itself to better the past.

The Group’s core business focus is to provide local, value added products and services that meet the ‘basic needs’ of the populace. Through the construction and operation of large scale manufacturing facilities in Nigeria and across Africa, the Group is focused on building local manufacturing capacity to generate employment and provide goods for the people.Description

As the Assistant General Manager of Human Assets Management/Admin at Dangote Group, you will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the workforce at our various facilities. Your main responsibility will be to ensure that all HR policies and procedures are effectively implemented while fostering a positive organizational culture that enhances employee engagement and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and administer human resources programs and policies to support the organization's strategic goals.
Lead recruitment efforts and ensure staff onboarding and training are completed promptly.
Oversee performance management systems and career development initiatives.
Support relations between management and employees by addressing grievances, managing conflict, and promoting a healthy work environment.
Monitor compliance with labor laws and company policies while ensuring employee rights are respected.
Administer pay and benefits programs and manage employee-related inquiries.
Develop and maintain effective communication strategies to foster employee engagement and retention.
Prepare and manage the HR budget and provide reports to senior management on HR metrics and trends.

Requirements

Academic / Professional Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in Engineering and relevant discipline.

Professional qualification in HR Management e.g. Senior Professional in HR (SPHR), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) will be an added advantage.

Work Experience

Minimum of fifteen (15) years progressive HR work experience, 5 years must be in a senior management position.
Ability to deploy skills and competence in any of the HR Value Chain process.

Skills and Competencies

Good knowledge of the cement manufacturing industry in terms of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations, legislation etc.
Very good knowledge and understanding of relevant HR management process areas such as organisation development, manpower planning, and recruitment.
Very good knowledge of techniques, tools and basic considerations for performing manpower/ workload analysis.
Good understanding of employee/industrial relations, as well as an appreciation of the dynamics of the labour and employment legislations in Nigeria.
Strong leadership and relationship management skills.
Very good presentation and communication skills.
Excellent organisation and project management skills
Very good business writing skills