HR Manager at Rhizome Consulting

Summary

• PIND seeks an experienced HRManager to lead end-to-end human resources and core administrative functions that enable our mission in the Niger Delta. The role steers HR strategy, recruitment and onboarding, performance and talent management, learning & development, compensation and benefits coordination, employee relations, HRIS and analytics, policy compliance, safeguarding/HSE coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with other teams. The ideal candidate is a trusted partner with strong judgement, impeccable integrity, and a track record of building compliant, efficient people systems that support organisational performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual HR planning aligned to PIND’s strategy and deliver timely implementation updates and reports.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, selection, and onboarding, ensuring high-quality candidate experience and timely probation reviews.
• Manage performance cycles (goal setting, mid-year and end-year reviews), talent management, and succession planning.
• Coordinate learning and development needs analysis, annual training plan, and delivery.
• Support compensation and benefits administration in collaboration, ensuring accurate, timely payroll inputs and zero unauthorised variances.
• Handle employee relations (disciplinary, grievance, investigations, mediations) with fair process, thorough documentation, and timely resolution.
• Maintain HR policies, compliance, and records, ensuring 100% audit-ready personnel files and adherence to Nigerian labour regulations and donor requirements.
• Administer HRIS and workforce analytics (headcount, attrition, absenteeism, diversity, training, ER cases) to inform decisions.
• Coordinate HSE awareness and safeguarding initiatives in partnership with Security; promote a safe, inclusive workplace.
• Foster internal service excellence (office services interface, cross-team coordination) and continuous improvement.

Educational Requirements

• A degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, CIPD) is required, a postgraduate degree is an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience

• Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a similar managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of Nigeria Labour Act and HR policy implementation.
• Excellent understanding of recruitment and selection, performance and talent management, learning & development frameworks, compensation & benefits fundamentals.
• Excellent stakeholder management, coaching, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to maintain high data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong prioritisation/time management skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS tools.
• Ability to work independently and strategically coordinate administrative functions.
• Strong relationship-building and staff engagement skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and prioritise tasks effectively.