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HR Manager

Job Number:1062234  

Date Posted:29 January 2010  

Function:Human Resources - HR Client Support  

Business:GE Energy Infrastructure - Oil & Gas  

Career Level:Experienced  

Location:Lagos, Nigeria 

About Us

GE is a diversified technology, media and financial services company, dedicated to creating products that make life better. From aircraft engines and power generation to financial services, medical imaging, television programming and oil and gas, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. (www.ge.com) GE Oil & Gas is a world leader in advanced technology equipment and services for all segments of the oil and gas industry – from drilling and completion to production, transportation, storage, refining, processing and petrochemicals. With the acquisition of VetcoGray and Hydril Pressure Control, our portfolio now boasts one of the most comprehensive range of products, systems and services for onshore, offshore and subsea applications. Our best-practice service solutions - including pipeline inspection and integrity services - ensure that oil and gas wells, plants and equipment remain at peak performance levels. And as part of GE, we regularly incorporate new technologies and processes developed throughout our global business to enable oil and gas customers to continuously achieve greater levels of productivity. (www.geoilandgas.com)

Role Summary/Purpose

You will be a part of VetcoGray's HR Team and will work closely with the GE Oil & Gas SubSahara Africa HR Manager to ensure consistent application of HR policies throughout the GE Oil & Gas / VetcoGray functions.

Essential Responsibilities

Oil & Gas is looking to further drive growth in the Central & South African region. To support this initiative, we are looking to recruit an experienced HR Manager, to be based in Lagos, Nigeria. The main objective of the role will be to ensure implementation and rollout of GE HR processes and procedures in order to support substantial growth of Oil & Gas in the region. Functional Responsibilities

• Provide HR leadership, coaching and generalist support for GE Oil & Gas, VetcoGray in the Central & South African Region; work closely with functional & business HR community across the other GE Businesses
• Provide leadership for implementation of GE HR initiatives and programs including GE Shares, Service Awards Programs and others; represent the African region for Oil & Gas in related HR forums and local Universities.
• Drive strategic & operational level HR-related planning, Staffing, Session C, Compensation Planning, Leadership Coaching, Employee Development & Performance Management
• Lead and initiate new and innovative global HR practices to create a strong culture of leaders and high performing teams
• Keep HR Instructions and processes up to date relative to policies and local legislation. Provide guidance and leadership to the business regarding interpretation and compliance
• Strong focus on identification, selection, on-boarding and retention of world-class talent
• Implement appropriate communication tools and systems to ensure effective flow of information
• Executive Coaching of functional leaders in the region

Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree qualified in Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Relations or other HR-related disciplines
• Minimum 5-8 years HR Generalist experience in Central & South Africa with ideally 2-5 years of HR leadership in a multinational environment
• Demonstrated success in development & application of up-to-date practice in employee relations, HR policy & formulation, recruitment & staffing and training & development
• Demonstrated success in Union Relations
• Strong written & oral communication skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization and multicultural/international environments
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work in a matrix team environment
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and initiate, lead and manage change
• Project management, facilitation and complex problem-solving skills
• High energy level, driven with positive enthusiasm & a pragmatic approach
• Fluency in English (oral and written) will be required for this role
• Minimum 3 years experience in managing teams

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