Group Head, Human Resources at The People Practice

Group HR Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement a group-wide HR strategy aligned with business objectives; establish HR governance frameworks across subsidiaries; act as principal advisor to executive management.

Talent, Leadership & Succession

• Provide strategic oversight for talent acquisition; design succession planning and leadership pipelines; oversee learning and leadership development initiatives.

Workforce Planning & Cost Management

• Lead manpower planning and headcount budgeting; partner with Finance on people cost control; govern compensation and benefits frameworks.

Performance Management & Culture

• Design group performance management frameworks; drive a high-performance culture; champion employee engagement and values.

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Provide leadership on industrial relations and dispute resolution; ensure labour law compliance; engage unions and regulators as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in industrial relations, personnel management, training programmes, talent acquisition and HR strategy design in reputable private sector organizations. 
• Professional certification in HR management (SPHR, GPHR etc). 
• Background in the manufacturing and FMCG sectors will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian and international labour laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HR planning, organizational design and use and application of HR tools (including AI).

Must have skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex financial projects.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.