HR Manager

Job title : HR Manager

Job Description

• As the business continues to grow, it is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to build and lead a modern HR function that supports business performance, employee experience, leadership effectiveness, and organizational growth.

Role Purpose

• The Human Resources Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership across all HR activities
• . The role focuses on developing people strategies, strengthening culture, ensuring compliance, enhancing employee engagement, and supporting business objectives.

Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Governance:

• Establish and strengthen the HR function.
• Develop HR policies, processes, and governance frameworks.
• Conduct HR and culture assessments and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws and maintain HR records.

Culture & Employee Experience:

• Drive employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Embed company values and support culture transformation.
• Partner with leadership on organizational change programs.

Employee Relations:

• Manage disciplinary matters, grievances, investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Provide trusted HR advice while ensuring fair and compliant practices.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Partner with hiring managers to attract and retain top talent.
• Continuously improve hiring processes.

Performance Management:

• Develop and oversee performance management frameworks.
• Support managers with goal setting, feedback, and employee development.
• Coordinate probation reviews and performance improvement plans.

Learning & Development:

• Identify capability gaps and implement development plans.
• Coordinate training and leadership development initiatives.
• Measure the effectiveness of learning programs.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Support payroll and benefits administration.
• Participate in salary benchmarking and job evaluations.
• Ensure confidentiality and compliance with statutory benefits.

Workforce Planning & HR Operations:

• Maintain organizational structures and job descriptions.
• Support succession planning and workforce analytics.
• Oversee leave administration, pensions, HMO, employee wellbeing, and HR systems.

HR Reporting & Analytics:

• Prepare HR dashboards and reports.
• Track key metrics including headcount, recruitment, turnover, performance, employee relations, learning and development, and engagement.
• Provide insights to support business decisions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Law, or related fields
• Postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Professional certification (CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, CIPD, or equivalent) preferred.
• 8 - 12 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience building or improving HR systems in growing organizations.
• Strong expertise in employee relations, recruitment, performance management, organizational development, and policy development.
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and HR reporting systems.

Key Competencies:

• High integrity and professionalism
• Strong leadership and influencing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Emotional intelligence and sound judgment
• Strategic mindset with hands-on execution
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters
• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic environments
• Collaborative approach to working with leaders and employees at all levels.