Head of Human Resources and Enumerations

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Human Resources & Enumeration to lead the organization’s human capital strategy while overseeing employee enumeration, workforce data management, and organizational manpower planning.
• The ideal candidate must have strong leadership experience in Human Resources, proven expertise in enumeration/workforce data, and demonstrable experience working with or serving on a Board of Directors/Board-level structure.

Key Responsibilities
Human Resources Leadership:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization’s business objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, and staff development.
• Establish and maintain effective HR policies, procedures, and systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian labour laws and employment regulations.
• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives.
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations and disciplinary matters.
• Provide strategic HR advice to the Managing Director and Executive Management.

Enumeration & Workforce Management:

• Lead the planning and execution of staff enumeration and workforce census exercises.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and workforce databases.
• Analyze manpower data to support staffing, budgeting, restructuring, and organizational decisions.
• Conduct periodic workforce audits to identify staffing gaps, redundancies, and productivity concerns.
• Develop accurate reports on employee headcount, positions, departments, locations, and workforce movements.
• Ensure proper documentation and verification of employee information.

Board & Executive-Level Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present HR and workforce reports to the Board of Directors and Executive Management.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations on workforce and organizational development.
• Participate in Board and executive-level meetings where HR, manpower, and organizational matters are discussed.
• Support the Board in reviewing and developing policies relating to human capital and organizational governance.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive Board and executive information.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
• A relevant professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent is required.
• Minimum of 7–10 years’ progressive HR management experience, preferably in a senior leadership position.
• Proven experience in employee enumeration, workforce auditing, manpower planning, and HR data management.
• MANDATORY: Previous Board of Directors/Board-level experience, either as a Board member, Board Secretary/Advisor, HR representative to the Board, or in a role involving direct and regular engagement with a Board of Directors.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian employment and labour regulations.
• Demonstrated experience managing HR teams and organizational change.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, communication, and leadership skills.
• Strong proficiency in HR information systems and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion.
• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making ability.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Human Resources Management
• Board-Level Engagement
• Workforce Planning & Enumeration
• HR Analytics & Reporting
• Employee Relations
• Leadership & People Management
• Labour Law & Compliance
• Organizational Development
• Policy Development
• Confidentiality & Professional Ethics

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:  using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Candidates without demonstrable Board of Directors/Board-level experience will not be considered for this position.

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