We are a leading business management consulting practice serving clients across Africa. We work in all major sectors of the economy and levels of government engaging highly trained and sector-experienced consultants. VEMSL is a wholly owned Nigerian firm with offices in Lagos and Abuja. Established in 2010, we offer an array of business and management consulting services to government and corporate organizations.
Our focus is on creating and managing change in organizations by formulating and implementing customer focused strategies. Over the years, we have been engaged on a wide range of assignments principally to help clients realize projects, to improve efficiency and to build human capacity. We draw our competitive strength from collaborations with global partnership firms in Europe, North America and Africa.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts new employee benefit orientations ensuring:
All the required new employee documents are completed and returned to enter employee into the payroll system and enroll, etc.
Collects employee pay and benefit forms and gives to the fiance department once complete.
Administers benefit plans including new and annual enrollments, status changes, and terminations by:
Communicating missed deadlines along with the implications of missed deadlines on future eligibility.
Monitoring benefits eligibility based upon eligibility guidelines as status changes occur, processing changes, and communicating changes to individuals.
Coordinate with the Finance Department to ensure accurate recordkeeping and proper deductions.
Providing appropriate notifications regarding Conversion and/or Portability rights for Group Life Insurance.
Assisting with annual open enrollment periods.
Arranging distribution of materials
from carriers with communication of changes to employees and arranging on-site representation by carriers to conduct employee presentations.
Acting as a liaison between the employee and various carriers to resolve any benefit related problems.
Ensuring effective utilization of the plans and positive employee relations.
Performs administrative Human Resources functions as needed to include:
Preparation of general internal and external correspondence as requested or needed.
Prepares and maintains employee files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
Filing documents within the appropriate Human Resources files.
Responds to requests for information concerning potential Unemployment Claims.
Processing of employment terminations, including closing out employee files, terminating benefits, providing information for Unemployment Compensation eligibility determination, etc.
Records and processes completed Employee Performance Evaluations. This includes processing salary adjustments / increases, and adjusting employee benefit contributions when necessary within the payroll software.
Verifies employee income and employment status when requested.
Primary responsibility for scheduling treatment for employees with work related injuries, and tracking outcomes.
Maintains job descriptions. This includes working with managers to develop and maintain job descriptions in accordance with company’s and regulatory guidelines.
Maintains evaluation tools and ensures evaluation tools are up to date with evolving job descriptions and new positions.
Makes recommendations regarding process improvements.
Administers the employee performance evaluation process. This includes working with managers to ensure evaluations are completed accurately and in a timely manner, soliciting feedback on the process, and making recommendations for process improvements.
Assists with or administers safety programs to include the Ergonomic program.
Administers various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel, assists in development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; assists in the preparation and maintenance of the employee handbook, policies and procedures manuals.
Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings or seminars as requested or needed.
Maintains an effective working relationship with employees, other agencies and the public.
Maintains confidentiality of all personnel information, in compliance with applicable laws and standards of professionalism, and exercises a high level of discretion in managing HR information and documents.
Interacts harmoniously and effectively with others, focusing upon the attainment of organizational goals and objectives through a commitment to teamwork.
Abides by the organization’s compliance program and requirements.
Stay current on all required training for the current year.
Performs all other duties, as assigned by management
COMPETENCIES:
Good organizational skills to handle multiple priorities while remaining professional and calm.
Ability to work with many diverse people.
Effective telephone skills.
Strong level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of materials and information handled.
