Group HR Manager at Proten

Description

• An experienced HR Manager is required to lead and strengthen HR operations across multiple business units.
• The role will oversee recruitment, payroll, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, and statutory compliance while ensuring effective HR policies and processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR operations and recommend improvements to HR structure, processes, and resource allocation.
• Manage monthly payroll, employee records, contracts, and HR documentation across multiple business units.
• Ensure timely remittance of PAYE, pension, NSITF, ITF, and HMO contributions, in line with statutory requirements.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment, including hiring for regional sales, finance, and commercial positions.
• Coordinate onboarding, probation reviews, and employee confirmation processes.
• Implement performance management frameworks, appraisal cycles, and KPI tracking.
• Develop training plans and facilitate management and employee development programmes.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and exit processes.
• Review and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
• Prepare monthly HR reports covering headcount, attrition, recruitment, payroll, compliance, and performance.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and applicable employment regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years' HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience building, restructuring, or strengthening an HR function.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, statutory compliance, and multi-site payroll management.
• Experience in retail, e-commerce, distribution, manufacturing, FMCG, or related industries.
• Proficiency in HR management systems; SeamlessHR experience is an advantage.
• CIPM and/or CIPD certification is an added advantage.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong leadership, people-management, and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently.
• Commercially aware with the ability to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Experience managing multiple business units and transitioning outsourced HR functions in-house is an advantage.