WTS Energy:Human Resources Manager

ur Client is one of the largest oilfield services companies, with operations in more than 100 countries and employs more than 50,000 people worldwide. With a product and service portfolio that spans the life cycle of a well – drilling, evaluation, completion, production and intervention. They are in search of exceptional professional to fill the following vacancies in Nigeria:

Human Resources Manager (REF: WTS/GA/008)

The successful candidate will manage and maintain a professional level of service to all staff which ensures the objectives of the
Human Resources function is achieved. Under general direction, this position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of policies and programs, covering training, employees relations, recruitment, development, special projects payroll, performance appraisals, compensation and all other HR required functions. To make a key managerial role in creation, introduction and maintenance of a Human Resources strategy and to prepare an annual business plan for HR to deliver the agreed strategy

• Design new HR policies as and when required by changes in the law or good practice and to review existing policies in a timely fashion and make sound proposals for the continual improvement of working practice
• Work with managers and employees to identify, assess, and implement training needs
• Work proactively with Government parastatals dealing with employee related issues; management of manpower planning, recruitment
• Manage employee welfare
• Manage and control departmental expenditure within agreed budget
• Provide leadership and a professional support service to the company Management to ensure HR alignment with Country, Regional and Global objectives and requirements
• Contribute to “people strategies” to ensure the Company meets all its legislative requirements and is both efficient and effective in managing its employees within Nigeria
• Provide day to day operational HR support – specifically, this will be in the areas of recruitment, pay and benefits, communication, performance management, discipline, termination, record keeping, training & development. This also includes supervision of the work being done by the HR and Training Coordinators in Nigeria
• Manage all industrial relations issues specifically ensure industrial harmony with Unions
• Manage community relations issues

Qualifications, Experience and attributes

• Candidates should possess a good first degree in the Social Sciences, Humanities, or Law. A higher degree would be a distinct advantage
• The successful candidate must have a minimum 12 years experience in core HR practice
• Membership of  the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria essential
• Thorough knowledge of Program Planning, Implementation and evaluation principles, practices and procedures.
• Should have good analytical and numeracy skill
• Good supervisory skills, ability to provide reasoned advice to superiors and ability to motivate subordinate staff

Method of Application
To apply, please quote the Reference number as the subject of your current curriculum vitae ( prepared as word document, and saved with your full names), a statement of how you meet our selection criteria, and the names and contact details (including telephone and e-mail addresses) of three referees to: recruitnigeria@wtsenergy.com. Not later than 19^th April, 2011
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted