Recruitment in a Logistics Service Provider, 19th July, 2019

Hamilton Lloyd and Associates – Our client, an inbound logistics service provider in Sub Saharan Africa. Due to internal expansion, they are looking to fill in the position below:

Job Title: Insurance Manager

Location: Lagos

Overall Purpose of Job

  • Insurance Manager oversees the insurance value chain within the organization-the insurance cover for general cargo, goods-in-transit, marine insurance, etc. and will manage the relationships with clients and insurance companies.

Responsibilities

  • Building and maintaining business relationships with clients
  • Scheduling and attending meetings
  • Discussing and assessing clients’ current and future insurance needs
  • Researching insurance policies and products
  • Negotiating policy terms and costs with insurance providers
  • Keeping detailed computer records
  • Preparing reports for insurance underwriters
  • Advising clients on making claims on their policies
  • Renewing or amending existing policies for clients, if required.
  • Undertaking general administrative duties
  • Adhere to legal requirements, industry regulations and customer quality standards set by the company.
  • Sales and marketing services

Key skills for insurance manager:

  • Confident negotiation skills
  • Reliability and Honesty
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Decision –Making
  • Analytical Skills
  • Accuracy and Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Verbal and Written Skills

Person Specification
For graduates:

  • A Degree in any subject is acceptable, although business/management-related or numerical degrees, such as Economics or Mathematics, may be beneficial.
  • Postgraduate insurance and risk management qualifications can be advantageous.

Qualifications

  • OND/HND/B.Sc. Certificate in related discipline
  • A minimum of 5 years working experience.
  • Relevant banking and/or insurance experience gained via internships and work experience placements will be useful.
  • Prospects with professional certifications with chartered insurance institutes will be at an advantage.

 

Job Title: Human Resource Manager

Location: Lagos

Overall Purpose of Job

  • To conduct of human resource activities of the organization and to assist in maximizing the strategic use of human resources in areas such as employee compensation, recruitment, personnel policies, benefits, training programs and regulatory compliance.

Job Responsibilities

  • Support the Group CEO to deliver on the organizational strategy while developing and driving HR strategy of the firm.
  • Plan, organize, direct and control or coordinate the human resources activities of the organization.
  • Initiate and monitor the entire recruitment process, which consists of job posting, hiring, conducting recruitment exams (if any) and interviewing prospective candidates.
  • Administer compensation, benefits and performance management systems, and safety and recreation programs.
  • Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes.
  • Plan and conduct new employee orientation and induction process to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
  • Analyze training needs to design employee development, language training and health and safety programs.
  • Maintain records and compile statistical reports concerning personnel-related data such as hires, transfers, performance appraisals, and absenteeism rates.
  • Coordination of performance management for the entire staff within the organization over a monthly or yearly basis and provision of rewards for exceptional performances.
  • Management of annual leave roster, post probation confirmations, data base management, and health, safety and environment services at the branch.
  • Coordinate the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural problems and inquiries.
  • Attend to employees grievances and complaints, provide guidance if necessary.
  • Administer and explain benefits to employees, serve as liaison between employees and insurance carriers.
  • Have direct experience in an HR leader role or as a strong team leader who understands how to engage employees and build strong teams.
  • Have a successful track record working in environments with union and non-union work forces and also have experience negotiating with labour unions.
  • Implement labour relations programs to oversee compliance with the union’s negotiated contract.
  • Responsible for developing labour policies, overseeing the management of labour relations for a business unit, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, managing grievance procedures and advising

Man Specifications

  • B.Sc in Human Resources, Social Science or any related field, CIPM or its equivalent will be of an added advantage.
  • A Master’s degree in related field is desirable.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience within the human resource field.
  • Knowledge of federal and state employment and benefit laws
  • Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Must be a creative thinker and excellent team player
  • Must be a good initiator and possess good negotiation skills
  • Must have excellent skills in management techniques, budgeting, counseling, business planning, and organization and systems design.
  • Adequate knowledge of all the human resources policies, including benefits, salary compensation, employment, equal opportunity, payroll, and career planning.

 

Deadline: 30th August, 2019.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@hamiltonlloydandassociates.com with the title of the role as the subject of the mail. The body of the mail should outline Total years of relevant experience to the role, Location and Age.

Note

  • Please read Role necessities very carefully and apply if qualified.
  • Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
  • If after 2 weeks of application you do not hear from us, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

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