General Manager, Human Resources Wanted At APM Terminals

APM Terminals is one of the largest container terminal operators in the world. The diverse portfolio includes substantial interests in more than 40 ports around the globe. We continue to actively develop and invest in new projects and opportunities in ports and terminal management. In terms of the future, we are determined to stay at the forefront of our industry by providing value-adding e-business solutions, customer relations management and innovative use of technologies.
APM Terminals commenced operations in Nigeria in March, 2006. Apapa is Nigeria's largest port and contains a number of wharfs. Currently, our staff comprises over 700 highly skilled and motivated foreign and local employees. We stand for operational excellence – from modern equipment, facilities, advanced technology and proven processes and terminal management; with Safety as our main objective. We are currently looking for an individual who share our commitment to providing services that are second-to-none.

The Position:
Reporting to the Managing Director this position will develop and lead the Human Resource function. The role must ensure that the HR strategy is fully aligned with business strategy at both the national and business unit levels in a manner that empowers functional management to directly manage their own employees in line with the standards, policies, processes and systems as set down by APMM corporate HRD. As a member of the senior management team and in addition to specific responsibilities this position also has a broader role by taking part in setting and implementing the Company's overall strategy, goals and direction.


Principal Accountabilities

• Develop and sustain an effective HR structure in Apapa within the framework of corporate APMM HRD standards.
• Establish HRD best practices guidelines for all managers
• Ensure recruitment targets are met, and that Recruitment administration and processes fully live up to Corporate HR standards.
• Identify High Potentials and key employees and facilitate their retention in the business.
• Provide counsel and advice to functional management so that mutually beneficial and productive employer-employee relationships are cultivated and maintained.
• Maintain close ties with maritime employer organizations, chambers of commerce and industry, HR bodies and industrial relations employer organizations. Develop and maintain strategic and harmonious relations with various levels of Union bodies.
• Provide timely HR support and Reporting to the Area and the Corporate headquarters.
• Coordinate the movement of managers within Apapa, and move expatriates into and out of the country
• Manage the provision of user friendly HRD statistics/KPIs and HRD specific inputs for Board Reports.
• Chairs the Policy Meetings, providing guidance and practical applications experience to the discussions on policy.
• Ensures that all employees are provided equal opportunity, fair and consistent application of policy, regardless of nationality or citizenship.
• Recommends solutions and advises management on significant employee relations matters.

Skills
15+ years of experience in all aspects of human resources management. A solid track record of building Union relationships and experience in developing countries will be considered definite assest.

Position scheduled to be filled by end of first quarter 2008. Given related logistics issues, interested and qualified candidates should apply now through the job portal or contact
appapmtrecmng@apmterminals.com or appapmthrdmng@apmterminals.com