HR Business Partner at WatchGuard Group Limited

Location: Lagos, Mainland

WatchGuard Group Limited is a leading Safety, Personal and Asset Protection Company delivering integrated security, loss prevention, and risk management solutions across Nigeria. 

We are seeking a smart, commercially minded, and hands-on Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) to support both the commercial operational strategy of the Group and the growth of the company. 

ROLE SUMMARY

The HRBP will support the Company in driving workforce effectiveness, talent management, organizational development, employee relations and learning initiatives across the Group.

The role will also play a strategic part in the development and commercialization of the WatchGuard Academy, a subsidiary of the WatchGuard Group, by coordinating trainings, facilitating learning programs, supporting curriculum development and helping position the Academy as a credible training institution. 

This role requires someone who combines: 

1. Strong HR competence
2. Training and facilitation capability
3. Business development mindset 
4. Operational discipline
5. Excellent communication and coordination skills 
6. Sales and commercial strategies
7. Research, learning and development 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resource Management

1. Support recruitment, onboarding and employee engagement processes 
2. Assist in performance management and staff development initiatives 
3. Develop and implement HR policies and procedures
4. Handle employee relations and workplace issues professionally 
5. Support workforce planning and operational staffing requirements
6. Maintain employee records and HR documentation 

Learning & Development

1. Coordinate internal and external training programs 
2. Facilitate selected trainings and workshops where required
3. Support the development of training manuals and learning materials
4. Identify organizational skill gaps and recommend training solutions 
5. Assist in developing structured learning programs for security personnel and corporate clients 

Academy Support 

1. Support the commercialization of the Academy’s training services 
2. Coordinate training schedules, logistics and learning events 
3. Engage corporate organizations for training opportunities 
4. Assist in positioning the Academy as a professional training institution 
5. Support certification, compliance and training documentation processes 
6. Work closely with Management on strategic growth initiatives for the Academy 

Business & Operational Support

1. Support management with organizational development initiatives
2. Assist with reporting, workforce analytics, and HR insights 
3. Promote professionalism, discipline and company culture across the organization

REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field
2. Minimum of 5 years HR experience
3. Experience in training coordination, facilitation, or learning & development ins an added advantage 
4. Strong communication and presentation skills 
5. Good organizational and multitasking abilities 
6. Commercial awareness and business development mindset 
7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools 
8. Ability to work in a structured and operational environment

STRONG QUALITIES 

1. Creative and entrepreneurial 
2. Confident and professional
3. Strong interpersonal skills 
4. Ability to work independently and take initiative
5. High level of integrity and discretion 
6. Comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment

WHAT WE OFFER

1. Opportunity to grow with an expanding organization 
2. Exposure to both HR operations and business development 
3. Opportunity to contribute to building a professional training academy 
4. Competitive compensation based on experiences and value