Head of Human Resources at a Reputable Company

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, on-site 2 days/week

Remuneration: N600,000 – N800,000 per month

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned and strategically minded Head of Human Resources to join our organization at a pivotal moment of transformation. The Head of HR will serve as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director, a thought partner to the senior leadership team, and a champion of our people and culture through a period of significant organizational change. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker who thrives in complexity, leads with integrity, and has a demonstrated ability to build and sustain high-performing teams and organizations.

Management Excellence

The Head of HR will demonstrate strong management capabilities that translate into operational effectiveness and team cohesion:

• Lead and manage the HR function with clarity, consistency, and accountability
• Build and mentor any direct reports, fostering a high-performance HR team culture
• Manage competing priorities effectively while maintaining quality and attention to detail
• Exercise sound judgment in ambiguous or sensitive situations, maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Champion employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives across the organization
• Establish and track key HR metrics to monitor organizational health and guide continuous improvement

Strategic Leadership

Strategic Partnership

• Serve as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the Managing Director on all people-related matters
• Participate actively in leadership team discussions, contributing an HR lens to business strategy and operational planning
• Translate business objectives into people strategies that drive organizational performance
• Provide courageous, evidence-based counsel to leadership, including on sensitive or complex matters

Change Management

• Develop and execute change management strategies that bring employees along through structural and cultural transitions
• Identify and mitigate risks to employee morale, retention, and productivity during periods of change
• Communicate with clarity and empathy to build understanding and trust at all levels

Organizational Development

• Conduct organizational diagnostics to assess culture, structure, and capability needs
• Design and facilitate interventions that strengthen organizational effectiveness and alignment
• Support the development of organizational values, purpose, and culture as the merged entity establishes its identity
• Lead workforce planning efforts to ensure the organization is structured for current and future growth

Culture and People Experience

• Champion a culture that reflects the organization's values and supports belonging, performance, and accountability
• Build leadership capability across the organization through targeted coaching and development support

HR Function Management

• Define the strategic direction for the Human Resources function and develop HR strategies aligned to the overall strategic direction.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to the Managing Director, providing input, plans and solutions to people & operational issues. 
• Manage day-to-day HR functions, including recruitment, offboarding, employee records, disciplinary actions, welfare, severance, and leave administration.
• Design and implement in-house training programs aligned with recruitment and selection processes to strengthen the talent pool.
• Continuously update the company handbook and create specialized induction programs for new hires to ensure seamless cultural assimilation.
• Manage payroll administration, ensuring strict compliance with statutory requirements and data accuracy.
• Drive strategic manpower planning processes and take the lead in performance management activities, fostering a performance-driven culture.
• Develop and implement compensation strategies to attract, motivate, and retain top-tier talent.
• Administer benefits and compensation packages, overseeing employee career development initiatives for strategic alignment.
• Cultivate and manage the overall organizational culture, initiating programs for cultural alignment with the strategic vision.
• Oversee the career development, capacity development and progressions of all employees. 
• Manage overall culture of the organization, initiating programs to ensure alignment of culture to company vision, mission, and values. 
• Identify practical solutions to complex and diverse HR issues and recommend appropriate actions plans.
• Other duties that may become necessary in line with role. 

Administration & IT

• Streamline and supervise administrative & IT functions, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Oversee facility management, including office space, equipment, and supplies.
• Implement effective communication systems and processes within the organization.
• Supervise vendors, manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for various services.
• Ensure a safe and secure working environment for all employees.

Qualifications and Requirements

Education

• Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• Preferred: Master's degree in HR, Organizational Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Professional Certification

• Required: Professional certification in Human Resources (e.g., CIPM, SHRM-CP/SCP, HRCI, or equivalent)
• Certification or training in Change Management, Organizational Development, or Coaching is an advantage

Experience

• Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership HR role
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end HR functions in organizations of comparable size or complexity
• Proven track record of supporting organizational change, restructuring, or integration initiatives
• Experience operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with competing demands
• Familiarity with the Nigerian labour market and employment law

Competencies and Personal Attributes

• Strategic Thinking: Demonstrated ability to define and implement strategic HR and business initiatives aligned with organizational goals.
• Business Partnership: Proven experience as a strategic business partner, providing insightful solutions to both people and operational challenges.
• HR Management: Strong background in managing day-to-day HR operations, including employee records, disciplinary actions, welfare, severance, and leave administration.
• Talent Development: Expertise in designing and implementing effective in-house training programs aligned with recruitment and selection processes to enhance the talent pool.
• Compliance: Thorough understanding and experience in ensuring strict compliance with statutory requirements in payroll administration.
• Leadership: Track record of driving strategic manpower planning processes and leading performance management activities to foster a performance-driven culture.
• Compensation Strategies: Proven ability to develop and implement compensation strategies that attract, motivate, and retain top-tier talent.
• Cultural Alignment: Demonstrated success in cultivating and managing organizational culture, initiating programs for cultural alignment with the strategic vision.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels internally and externally.
• Vendor Management: Experience in overseeing administrative functions, including vendor management, negotiation, and contract oversight.
• IT Proficiency: Basic proficiency in IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office packages.
• Flexibility: Ability to adapt to changing administrative requirements and responsibilities.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong negotiation skills in vendor management and contract negotiation.