Job Title: Practice Manager (Head HR)
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Location: Lagos Nigeria.
Job Summary:
The Practice Manager will play a critical role in shaping and executing pcl.'s HR strategy and fostering a collaborative and engaging work environment. This role will oversee the management and of the firm’s practice manual and actively contribute to HRrelated client projects. The ideal candidate will be a handson leader with a strong focus on performance management career growth and employee engagement while also ensuring the alignment of HR policies with the firm’s strategic goals.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Strategy Development and :
- Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with pcl.'s business objectives.
- Collaborate with the COO to identify and address organizational HR needs.
Practice Manual Management:
- Maintain and execute the firm’s practice manual ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
- Regularly review and update the manual to reflect best practices and evolving business needs.
Performance Management:
- Design and oversee performance management frameworks to drive accountability and employee development.
- Implement tools to measure track and improve employee performance and competencies.
Talent Development:
- Identify skills gaps and design training programs to address them.
- Develop career growth pathways for employees to enhance engagement and retention. Oversee the planning and of leadership development initiatives.
Compensation and Rewards:
- Create and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs.
- Develop recognition and reward systems that align with the firm's culture and objectives.
Employee Engagement and Collaboration:
- Foster a collaborative work culture that thrives on physical and virtual engagement.
- Design initiatives to boost morale and team interaction.
- Act as a bridge between employees and management to maintain a positive work environment.
HR Policy Development and Implementation:
- Establish update and communicate HR policies to all staff members.
- Ensure policies are in compliance with legal requirements and support organizational goals.
ClientFocused HR Projects:
- Actively participate in HRrelated client projects offering expertise and best practices.
- Develop strategies for client HR engagements that align with pcl.’s standards.
DataDriven Decision Making:
- Leverage HR metrics and analytics to inform decisionmaking and improve processes.
- Provide regular reports to the COO on HR trends challenges and achievements.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field; a Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g. CIPM SHRM or CIPD) is preferred.
- Minimum of 812 years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute HR strategies that drive organisational success.
- Strong knowledge of performance management systems employee engagement strategies and training frameworks.
- Experience in managing HRrelated client projects is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact with employees at all levels.
- Proven ability to manage change and drive organisational initiatives.
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with a datadriven approach.
- Proficient in HR software and tools with a willingness to adopt new technologies.
Key Competencies:
- Leadership and influence.
- Strategic thinking and planning.
- Collaborative mindset.
- Handson and resultsoriented approach.
- Strong ethical standards and professionalism.
- Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments
Working Conditions:
- Hybrid working model: a combination of physical and virtual engagement.
- Role may require occasional travel for client engagements or training sessions