Human Resources Manager Sales/Distribution Manager

Description :    
Job Objectives:

Directly own the entire Human Resources portfolio
Accountable and responsible for the development and integration of human resource programs and associated projects to achieve the strategic business goals and operational objectives of the company

Key Responsibilities:Strategy

Align to the company’s Pioneer’ strategic objectives and short, medium and long term goals
Align and ensure adaptation of employees to the company’s Pioneer Limited’ management style, culture and core values
Implement the company’s behavioural matrix that aligns the objectives and priorities of the staff.
Implement a Performance Monitoring System that constantly evaluates the labor contributions of employees to the business and also ensures fairness and performance based compensation to the employees
Through the HR Reporting Matrix, monitor the labor value of the division and ensure that the employees’ contribution to the company reflects a positive impact.

Staff Planning

Have a thorough understanding of the requirements of the Human Resources needed by the company for an effective achievement of the company’s goals and objectives.
Plan the resources available and those also required in alignment with the skills needed for the business.
Ensure a good match between the resources available with the competences expected by the businesses.
Align the resources required by the businesses with the budgetary capabilities of the businesses.
Ensure a prompt recruitment of talents needed by the business in an effective way and approach.
Own the ‘total cost to company (CTC)’ of the employees in alignment with the budgetary conveniences of the businesses.
Ensure the availability of all staff’s work tools or adaptable conditions that enhance and stimulates excellent performances from employees
Keeps records for employees as they cover all aspects including insurances and pension plan, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for organisational reporting

Talent Management

Oversee the search, availability and recruitment of the entire Company needed resources within the stipulated time.
Plan and manage new employees’ orientation programs ensuring that the programs stimulate positive attitude towards the Company goals.

Set up a successful succession management program that achieves the following;
o Tracks best talents across all levels and functions and provide career development opportunities for themo Effectively severe the weak performers at all levels from the businesses and ensure the retention of quality resourceso Ensuring that there are replacements internally for every position declared vacant i.e., achieving a 80% internal resourcing approach to filling vacancies.o Ensuring the retention rate of employees is not below 95% within 12months of operations

Oversee the Training & Development function in collaboration with the Operational Excellence manager (only for Technical Training requirements)
Administers and monitors performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance and equity within organization and revises as necessary

Policy Development/Change management

Responsible for advising management on external regulatory and labor requirements for the businesses as required.
Develops, recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures for the division
Guide the COO on dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and litigation avoidance requirements for the company
Directly manage the disciplinary and grievance issues in the company
Provide regularly, a human resources information system for the company covering areas as follows;

o Headcountso Manhours contributiono Revenue per manhouro Labor Cost ratios, etc.
Compensation and Benefits

Manage an error – free salary administration activities that relate to the ensuring all allowances and deductions are paid promptly.
Establish a competitive compensation plan that stimulates competitive performance across the entire workforce
Establish an incentive/bonus program for the employees within the advised budget and aimed at the defined performance objectives of the businesses.
Responsible for designing Job profiles and ensure they are properly evaluated to match the already designed reward scheme

PeopleEnsure that Subordinates are suitably motivated by providing them with:
o a sense of achievement,o responsibility for decision making ando recognition of achievemento Directly responsible for the development of direct reports, support in competence and career management
Key Measurement/Result Areas (covering all perspectives of the FC Balanced Scorecard):Financial Perspective
1. Manage the employees ‘total Cost to Company’ within the stipulated/agreed budget2. Manage the cost of hiring within the stipulated/agreed budget3. Manage the revenue per man-hour
Customers’ Perspective
1. Effectiveness of HR Processes to achieve the desired objectives2. Ensure high retention of staff at agreed target
Learning and Development Perspective
1. Achieve the minimum training hours per staff (per year) as agreed at beginning of financial year2. Achieve the % of high – flyers in the business3. Achievement of Production Capacity across bakeries (people perspective)4. Team Development and Management
Internal Processes Perspective
1. Meantime to deliver projects and HR activities2. Compliance with regulatory stipulations3. No. of disciplinary incidents in the company4. Enforcement of company policy across the Business unit as measured through number & frequency of breaches
Qualifications :     Functional Competencies/Requirements:
1) Experienced in managing the Human Resources Department of over 100 employees2) Familiar with the Food Industry Trends3) Cost Management4) Process Management, Knowledge and Application5) Problem Solving & Analysis6) Performance Management7) Strong understanding of the country’s specific Labor laws
General Requirements/Skills:
1) Strong numeracy and analytical skills2) High degree of communication skills, particularly attuned to working well with non-finance professionals3) Good Oral and written Communication skills4) Strong commercial awareness5) Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships6) Ability to deal with internal and external manpower resource in such a manner that ensures the optimum utilization of resources in the interest of business.7) Ability to acquire sufficient technical knowledge to understand the company’s business and products.8) Basic understanding of operations in the Food industry
Desired Personal Attributes:
1) Ability to remain impartial2) Team Player3) Proactive self-starter4) Flexibility to adapt to a variety of work situations5) Highly organized and significant ability to multi-task6) Ability to cope with and work under pressure7) The ability to manage and motivate a team8) Used to working in fast moving environments providing accurate and timely information to a high standard
Educational Qualifications/Experience:
1) Minimum of university degree or equivalent2) Between 5 – 8 years working experience in a HR function3) Possession of a recognized HR professional certificate

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