Head of Human Resource

Main Function

• The Head of HR is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction across the organisation’s human resources function. 
• The role oversees the full employee lifecycle, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, compensation and benefits, HR operations, policy implementation, and compliance. 
• The role partners with management and business leaders to ensure effective people strategies that support organisational objectives, employee engagement, productivity, and business growth.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the organisation’s HR strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Lead and manage the HR function, ensuring effective delivery of HR services across the organisation.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, systems, and processes in line with business needs and applicable employment legislation.
• Oversee workforce planning, manpower requirements, succession planning, and organisational development initiatives.
• Lead the end-to-end talent acquisition process, ensuring timely recruitment and placement of qualified personnel.
• Develop strategies for attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining highperforming employees.
• Oversee employee onboarding, confirmation, transfers, promotions, career development, and exit processes.
• Manage employee relations and provide guidance on disciplinary matters, grievances, workplace conflicts, and other employee concerns.
• Ensure effective implementation of the organisation’s performance management framework, including goal setting, appraisals, performance reviews, and performance improvement plans.
• Identify organisational learning and development needs and oversee the implementation of training and development programmes.
• Develop and maintain compensation and benefits structures that support employee retention, internal equity, and organisational competitiveness.
• Ensure accurate and timely administration of payroll, employee benefits, leave, attendance, and other HR-related processes.
• Monitor HR metrics and workforce data and provide management with insights to support people-related decision-making.
• Develop and maintain effective employee engagement and organisational culture initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, statutory requirements, company policies, and employment best practices.
• Provide HR advisory support to management and department heads on people management, organisational structure, employee relations, and employment matters.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate and confidential employee records and HR information systems.
• Lead HR audits and ensure identified gaps and compliance issues are appropriately addressed.
• Develop succession and talent management strategies for critical roles within the organisation.
• Support organisational restructuring, change management, and other people-related business transformation initiatives.
• Establish and monitor HR KPIs and continuously improve the effectiveness and efficiency of HR processes.
• Manage the HR budget and ensure effective utilisation of HR resources.
• Lead, coach, and develop the HR team to deliver high-quality and responsive HR services.
• Prepare and present periodic HR reports, workforce analytics, and management updates to senior leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Management, or a related discipline.
• Professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR management or leadership role.
• Proven experience leading and managing a full-spectrum HR function.
• Strong experience in workforce planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, and learning and development.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian employment and labour laws and HR best practices.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies, systems, and processes.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using HRIS and HR analytics tools.
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate business requirements into practical people strategies.
• High level of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Application Closing Date
18th August, 2026.

How to Apply
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