Human Resource & Talent Manager

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Human Resource & Talent Manager to strengthen our people and performance management systems.
• We are seeking a mature and experienced Human Resource & Talent Manager to oversee people management across our workforce, including staff, interns, fellows, and volunteers.
• The ideal candidate will drive performance, attendance, accountability, and employee engagement while supporting organizational growth.

Job Overview

• We are looking for a highly organized, trustworthy, and experienced Human Resource & Talent Manager to lead all people management functions within our organization.
• The successful candidate will oversee employee relations, attendance, performance management, talent development, and workforce engagement across staff, interns, fellows, and volunteers.
• This role requires someone who can work independently, maintain high levels of professionalism, and ensure accountability across the team, particularly in a fast-paced environment where leadership frequently operates remotely.

Responsibilities
Human Resource Management:

• Oversee the day-to-day management of staff, interns, fellows, and volunteers.
• Implement and maintain effective HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.

Performance & Talent Management:

• Monitor staff attendance, punctuality, and overall workplace discipline.
• Develop and implement performance management systems and evaluation processes.
• Track employee performance and provide regular reports to management.
• Identify training and development needs to improve staff performance.
• Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Employee Relations:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee welfare and workplace concerns.
• Resolve workplace issues professionally while promoting positive employee relations.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and team-building activities.
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies and standards of conduct.

Recruitment & Workforce Planning:

• Coordinate recruitment activities for staff, interns, and volunteers as required.
• Support workforce planning and talent acquisition initiatives.
• Assist in identifying and developing high-potential talent within the organization.

Reporting & Administration

• Prepare weekly and monthly HR and performance reports.
• Maintain confidential HR records and personnel files.
• Provide management with data-driven insights on workforce performance and engagement.

Collaboration

• Work closely with the Head of Operations and leadership team to achieve organizational objectives.
• Recommend improvements to HR systems, policies, and people management practices.
• Uphold professionalism, confidentiality, integrity, and accountability in all HR functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Must have 3–5 years of experience in Human Resources, Talent Management, or Personnel Administration.
• Experience managing diverse teams, including staff, interns, or volunteers, is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of performance management and employee relations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be resident in Abuja, Nigeria.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution abilities.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong reporting, documentation, and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Desired Qualities:

• Mature, dependable, and highly trustworthy.
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Firm but approachable in managing people and performance.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Proactive, disciplined, and results-oriented.
• Able to earn the respect of staff through professionalism and sound judgment.

Additional Information:

• Candidates must be based in Abuja (FCT).
• Experience working with non-profit organizations, youth-focused initiatives, government programmes, or political organizations is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
2nd August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: View email address on hotnigerianjobs.com using "Human Resource & Talent Manager – Abuja" as the subject of the email.

Note:  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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