Senior Human Resources Associate

About the role

Daystar Power Group, a Pan-African provider of solar and hybrid power solutions, is looking for a Senior Human Resources Associate in Lagos, Nigeria. The role is a key partner in the organisation's people strategy, covering talent management, employee experience, workforce planning, HR analytics, organizational effectiveness and change management.

Key responsibilities

• Talent acquisition and workforce planning: lead end-to-end recruitment for critical roles, manage talent pipelines, employer branding, recruitment metrics, job architecture, organizational structures and recruitment budgets
• Performance management and talent development: drive performance frameworks, advise managers on coaching and succession planning, support talent reviews, leadership development and high-potential programmes
• HR analytics: build dashboards and scorecards, analyse recruitment, retention, engagement, diversity, productivity, succession readiness, absenteeism and workforce costs, and automate HR reporting
• HR operations and governance: oversee employee records and data, develop HR policies and procedures, manage HR budgets and drive process improvement
• Employee relations and compliance: guide disciplinary processes, investigations, grievances and regulatory compliance, and advise on employment legislation and risk mitigation
• Organizational development and change management: lead restructuring and transformation initiatives, standardize and automate HR processes, and act as a trusted HR advisor to business leaders

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, Law or a related discipline; HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, CIPD or equivalent is an added advantage
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive HR Generalist experience in a structured, fast-paced environment; multinational, matrix or highly regulated settings are an added advantage
• Excellent English (French is an added advantage); availability to work on-site

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law and HR compliance
• Core HR disciplines: talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, learning and development, succession planning, organizational development and workforce planning
• Data analysis, dashboard development and HR reporting
• Advanced Microsoft 365, Workable and other HRIS tools
• Change management, project management and process improvement

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package with long-term prospects in a fast-growing company
• An opportunity to work in an innovative company with an international group of colleagues
• Unlimited career opportunities depending on achievements and personal development