Employee Relations Officer at Egbin Power Plc

Egbin Power Plc. Lagos is one of the biggest additions to the electricity industry in Nigeria. Often seen as the biggest single-generating power station in Sub-Saharan Africa, it was built to meet the ever-rising demand for electricity in Lagos and its environs.

Following the nation’s privatization exercise, Sahara, through its power division, Sahara Power Group and sundry affiliations, acquired the 1320 MW installed capacity Egbin Power Plant. We are working towards deploying a minimum of 5,000 MW of electricity generation over the next five years.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Employee Relations Officer

Job Identification: 228
Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• To consult and effectively manage a range of queries from staff and managers concerning terms and conditions and HR policies and practices.
• Ensure employees are engaged through impactful employee engagement and welfare programmes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving and effectively handling employee complaints, and escalating these complaints to the relevant authorities.
• Proactively develop and obtain approval for welfare plans and activities that will improve staff working conditions and environment.
• Implement policies, programs and procedures related to Employee relations.
• Coordinate the exit interview processes for staff.
• Supervise leave management for staff.
• Ensure proper review and approval of welfare benefit requests and claims before processing.
• Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin PowerPlc.
• Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other data protection laws, and data protection policies.
• Undertake Data Protection Impact Assessment as applicable to curb the risk during data processing operations.
• Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy and application of departmental objectives.
• Ensure awareness of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 &45001:2018) and the implications of not conforming with the requirements.
• Understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspects, and Impacts as it is related to their jobs.
• Ensure awareness, understanding and application of QHSE policy and application of departmental objectives.
• Ensure awareness of the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 &45001:2018) and the implications of not conforming with the requirements.
• Understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspects, and Impacts as it is related to their jobs.
• Investigate complaints of non-acceptable actions and other behaviours.
• Proactively seek feedback from staff on welfare packages and make appropriate improvement recommendations.
• Continually research industry best practices and trends on issues related to staff welfare and advise management on possible improvement opportunities.
• Responsible for the management of expatriates in the company
• Responsible for coordinating employee events like WorkersDay, Christmas, and Children’s parties. and other related activities.
• Responsible for the onboarding processes of new hires
• Preparing letters correspondences for staff such as Introduction letters to banks, embassies  etc
• Promoting an orderly and friendly environment to increase the productivity of the employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head, of HR Operations.

Education and Work Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent in Humanities, Social Science, or relevant discipline from an accredited/ reputable university.
• Minimum of four (4) years’ relevant work experience.
• Industrial Relations experience in handling employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and labour disputes is highly desirable.
• Relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Broad knowledge of the employment policies and regulations.
• Strong Interpersonal skills.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to listen and understand people’s concerns.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Able to pay attention to details and produce accurate work.
• Project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline 18th April, 2024.