• Application Deadline:
• Position: People Operations Partner



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 7 years



• Location Abia




• Job Field Human Resources / HR 
  
  

Job Purpose

• The People Operations Partner will lead the implementation of HR strategies and initiatives, ensuring seamless execution of end-to-end people operations and act as a regional Business Partner; with focus on driving organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and compliance in the assigned business area.

Key Job Roles & Responsibilities

HR Business Partnering:

• Develop and execute People and Culture initiatives at the plant/regional level to support ULs business objectives and People agenda.


• Serve as a trusted advisor to departmental / sectional managers, providing insights on workforce planning, talent management, and employee relations.


• Provide people management coaching to managers and contribute to the development of managers' skills / competencies.


• Partner with department heads to address organizational needs, fostering a culture of collaboration and performance.


• Work with the management team on implementation of new business initiatives and resulting people impacts and manage the change process.

End-to-End HR Operations:

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning & development, compensation & benefits, administration.


• Champion performance and talent management processes within the assigned region.


• Ensure effective payroll processing, compliance with labor laws, and HR policies adherence.


• Champion execution of initiatives to attract, develop and retain diverse talent in the assigned region / business area.


• Lead talent development programs, career pathing, and succession planning initiatives.


• Support HR Services delivery in line with ULs Six People Service Pillars.


• Partner with Centres of Excellence to deliver people related programs as required by the business in the assigned region.


• Facilitate and conduct training and other L&D activities as required by the functional units.


• Manage employee records and files and ensure compliance to expected standards.

HR Systems & Reporting:

• Ensure data integrity for assigned region on all HRIS platforms.


• Support implementation of HRIS and other digital transformation initiatives.


• Provide periodic and accurate reports on various people metrics.

Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Champion a positive workplace culture, facilitating employee engagement activities.


• Address grievances, manage conflict resolution, and implement retention strategies.


• Manage disciplinary process; ensuring compliance with labour law, company policies.


• Conduct regular employee satisfaction surveys and recommend action plans for improvement.

HR Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure adherence to employment laws, health & safety regulations, and ethical labour practices.


• Monitor HR policies, ensuring compliance with local labour regulations.


• Work closely with HSE teams to drive workforce safety initiatives within the plant

Experience & Academic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.


• Minimum of 7 years of cognate experience in Human Resources.


• 3+ years of HR management level experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.


• Demonstrable industrial relations experience in a Food /Beverages manufacturing environment.


• Experience with HRIS and ATS programs.


• Experience with team facilitation, change management, performance management, employee relations, staffing, compensation, diversity and inclusion


• Experience with root cause analysis with ability to link situations to the bigger picture.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong business acumen and passion for success.


• Ability to effortlessly create / develop value-adding solutions.


• Good knowledge of performance management systems.


• Comfortable collaborating across functions and management.


• Experience recruiting talents for Commercial and Supply functions is an added advantage.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to influence and motivate others.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).


• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.


• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work independently.


• Exceptional attention to details.


• Tech savvy with good analytical ability.


• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.