HR Manager Construction at Aldelia Limited

Job Overview:

• The Head, Human Resources – Construction is an executive HR leader responsible for overseeing the full spectrum of HR functions within Rhema Project BCEGI Limited’s. The role ensures effective management of site-based and office staff, artisans, and contracted workers while aligning HR practices with project delivery requirements.
• A key part of the role is driving strategic workforce planning tailored to the unique phases of construction projects, ensuring that the right skills and manpower are available when needed. The position also oversees artisan and skilled labour recruitment and retention, while strengthening performance management systems to improve site-based productivity and efficiency. In addition, the Head of HR is responsible for maintaining strong labour and union relations, administering welfare initiatives, and safeguarding employee engagement across project sites.
• The role further ensures strict compliance with labour laws, safety requirements, and regulatory standards while embedding best practices in HR operations. Ultimately, the position guarantees that HR practices directly support project delivery, workforce stability, and long-term business growth, while fostering a compliant, safe, and highly productive workplace culture.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Leadership

• Align HR strategies with the construction business mission and project delivery goals.
• Lead HR planning and execution across construction sites while ensuring compliance with corporate HR policies.
• Provide workforce insights and HR analytics to guide leadership decisions.

Workforce & Talent Management

• Develop manpower plans aligned with construction project timelines.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, deployment, and exit of artisans, engineers, and project-based staff.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure adequate staffing at each phase of construction.
• Create structured career pathways for artisans and technical staff to improve retention.

Performance Management & Development

• Cascade H2 OKRs to construction teams and ensure appraisals are goal-driven.
• Implement project-based scorecards linking individual performance to site productivity.
• Conduct skills gap analyses and coordinate artisan/technician trade tests, certifications, and training.
• Champion a high-performance culture with recognition and productivity-linked reward systems.

Employee Relations & Welfare

• Serve as the primary liaison for artisan/staff grievances, ensuring resolution within agreed timelines.
• Foster constructive relations with unions, contractors, and artisan associations to prevent disputes.
• Design and monitor welfare initiatives (housing, feeding, medicals, safety allowances).

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws, site-specific regulations, and statutory requirements (NSITF, ITF, PENCOM, tax laws).
• Maintain accurate employee records for site staff and contractors.
• Partner with HSE to enforce safety standards, linking compliance to HR performance metrics.
• Mitigate HR-related risks, including contractor disputes, industrial actions, and site safety concerns.

Organizational Development & Change Management

• Lead HR-driven organizational development initiatives to strengthen site culture.
• Support change management across projects by facilitating communication and workforce alignment.
• Build Rhema Project BCEGI’s employer brand in the construction industry as a preferred employer.

Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement

• Provide timely HR reports on manpower utilization, absenteeism, turnover, and labour costs.
• Partner with Finance and C&B specialists to monitor project labour budgets.
• Advise construction leadership on workforce risks and recommend interventions.