Assistant Human Resources Manager at InterContinental Lagos

What is your passion? Whether you're into tennis, baking or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU!   We employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our progressive & committed opening team at the InterContinental Lagos . (http://www.ichotelsgroup.com/intercontinental/en/gb/new-hotels/lagos).   InterContinental Lagos open in 2013 and is located on Victoria Island, in the centre of Lagos home to the majority of foreign embassies and multinational companies, making it the perfect residence for affluent business and diplomatic travelers. Built on an elevated terrain overlooking Lagos's port and the city below, the 23 storey hotel offer uninterrupted, spectacular views of Lagos Skyline.
InterContinental Lagos comprise of 352 well-appointed, elegantly decorated rooms and suites as well as a Club InterContinental floor. Guests have access to an all-day dining restaurant, two specialty restaurants, room service and the pool bar for lighter meal choices and snacks. The lobby lounge and cocktail bar is perfect setting for casual meetings over coffee or drinks. In addition, for the health conscious traveler there is a health club bar serving fresh juices. InterContinental Lagos also offer exclusive business and conference facilities including a state of the art ballroom with a foyer area, and several additional flexible meeting and breakout. Other amenities include a fully-equipped gym, outdoor pool, and retail space.   We are currently recruiting our Assistant Human Resources Manager   As the Assistant HR Manager, you will work with the Director of HR and HR Team to deliver the overall HR Plan through a proactive and professional HR customer service approach. You will also design, distribute and update the HR yearly calendar to reflect the overall plan of the department's objectives, best practices and measures.    Key responsibilities of the role include: 

To support and/or participate in projects and initiatives aimed at supporting business strategies and practicesAssist the Director of HR in coaching the line colleagues within the department in the overall understanding and ownership of Employee Relations matters.Provide professional advice and counsel in all aspects of the employment cycle to ensure a consistent approach and compliance with statutory requirements and corporate policy and procedures.Support and co-ordinate InterContinental Lagos manpower plans, including direct reports.Work with Director of HR to effectively recruit talent.Assist in implementing agreed recognition systems and support a work environment that motivates and rewards employees in line with the overall IHG culture.Support the delivery of the integrated Payroll and HR management systemTo effectively manage the relationships with agreed external contacts, professional advisors and official bodies.Liaise with the Trustees of the pension scheme and HR Assistant on the administrative function. A degree in Human Resources or its equivalent At least 5 years HR experience in a similar role, experience in the Hospitality Sector will be an advantageHigh level of people and HR skillsOutgoing 'bubbly' personalityCreative and 'out of the box thinking'Able to champion changeGood understanding of the local business and operation environments and marketsService minded and ability to involve and support operationsBusiness savvy and good people skillsStrong industrial relations in a unionized company is an added advange