Senior Industrial Relations Manager at Sterling Petrochemicals and Fertilizers Limited

Sterling Oil Exploration & Energy Production Company Limited (SEEPCO) is an indigenous company that ventured into Exploration and Production (E&P) business in the year 2005. SEEPCO participated in the 2005 bid round held by Department of Petroleum Resoucres (DPR) and was successful with license OML 143 (formerly OPL 280). We are a global energy group investing in downstream activities in the oil and gas industry. Operations involving refining, distribution, and marketing of petroleum products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Industrial Relations Manager

Location: Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom (Onsite)
Job Type: Open Contract

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Industrial Relations Manager, you will play a key role in shaping our labor relations strategy.

Primary Duties

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Lead efforts to ensure the organization’s compliance with local, national, and international labour laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Address and resolve complex employee relations issues, providing guidance on disciplinary actions, grievance procedures, and dispute resolution.
• Lead negotiations in collective bargaining, working closely with union/community representatives to achieve agreements that align with organizational goals.
• Drive the development, implementation, and review of industrial relations policies, offering expertise in interpretation and application.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in industrial relations within the oil and gas industry.
• In-depth knowledge of local and international labor laws and regulations.
• Proven success in collective bargaining and dispute resolution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Salary / Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:

• Staff Mobility
• Meals
• Paid Time Off

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2023.