Our client a financial services firm in Lagos is looking to fill the position of Head of Corporate Services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise the human resources, admin and corporate

Communications units and the activities of the respective officers

• Manage and provide oversight to external consultants handling the IT and legal

services functions

• Develop and implement the annual budgets of the various teams / units under

Management

• Establish a brand strategy and then determine how to incorporate this strategy

in the company’s communications.

• Create communication and marketing strategies for new products, launches,

events, and promotions.

• Provide leadership and guidance to team members to manage HR operations

deliverables and flow of day-to-day operations.

• Determine the staffing needs across the organization each financial year.

• Source, screen and select candidates.

• Supervise staff verification and confirmation.

• Supervise staff appraisals and promotion.

• Demonstrate high proficiency in processes and standard operating procedures

with ability to resolve complex queries.

• Accountable for change management activities within the organization for the

seamless execution of new initiatives while keeping all stakeholders in HR

informed of changes prior to implementation.

• Handle escalations from employees, HRs, and other stakeholders.

• Articulate a HR strategy that is aligned to the corporate strategy and aimed at

supporting the organization in achieving its strategic objectives.

• Ensure the continuous alignment of the Bank’s Organisational Structure to its

overall strategy/ objectives.

• Evaluate jobs within the organization to ensure equitable job grading, while

ascribing appropriate responsibility, worth and reward to all jobs within BIL.

• Identify and collate staff training needs, coordinate training sessions, and plan

the BIL’s training activities for the year.

• Develop clearly defined career and succession plans for the BIL.

• Review and update of the BIL’s Compensation Framework (in line with

industry/operating realities).

• Any other assignment as directed by the COO or CEO

Specifications:

• Minimum educational standard: HND / BSc in Human Resources Management,

Accounting or a relevant field from a reputable higher institution. A Masters’

Degree in HR will be an added advantage

• Additional professional qualification will be an advantage.

• Minimum Working Experience: 10 Years’ related experience

• Supervisory and team management skills

• Demonstrated commitment to working with a diverse staff.

• Demonstrated success in identifying and resolving issues prior to escalation with

strong issues management skills.

• Good knowledge an understanding of labour law and relevant HR legislation,

policies and procedures

• Result oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple

stakeholders.

• Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to delegate, mentor and coach

• Excellent knowledge of various HR functions and skills

• Excellent and efficient use of MS Office Suite

• Ability to maintain standards of conduct

• Possesses cultural and political awareness and sensitivity

• Good sound work ethics

Qualified applicants should send their CVs to recruitment@gusconsulting.com using the job title as the subject.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.