Human Resource Manager (Strategic) at Kest Professional Services

About the Role

• We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resource Manager to lead our recruitment, HR operations, and organizational culture efforts as we grow.
• This is a full-time, long-term position with room to grow into a senior leadership role.
• We are not looking for agencies, we want someone committed to building with us.

You'll work directly with the founder and leadership team to:

• Design and execute a full-cycle recruitment strategy
• Develop scalable HR systems and people processes
• Ensure compliance with relevant labor laws (especially Nigerian labor law)
• Shape our employer brand and internal culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR and recruitment strategies aligned with company goals
• Manage end-to-end hiring processes: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
• Build and manage a structured, transparent, and scalable recruitment funnel
• Maintain compliance with Nigerian labor laws and global HR best practices
• Draft, update, and enforce HR policies, employment contracts, and company handbook
• Advise leadership on workforce planning and talent development
• Foster a high-performing, mission-driven company culture
• Keep HR records, reports, and documentation accurate and confidential
• Support performance management, training, and employee engagement initiatives.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field
• Minimum 4 - 5 years of HR experience, preferably in startups or high-growth environments
• Professional certification such as CIPM (Nigeria), SHRM, or HRCI is required
• Deep understanding of Nigerian labor law, HR compliance, and employee relations
• Proven experience designing and managing recruitment pipelines
• Familiarity with remote/hybrid work environments and international hiring is a plus
• Tech-savvy and able to work with modern HR and ATS tools.

You Are:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and methodical in your work
• A proactive problem-solver and strategic thinker
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate about African development and the diaspora’s role in it
• Excited to build systems, teams, and culture from the ground up.

You’ll Thrive Here If…

• You enjoy autonomy and taking initiative in a fast-paced environment
• You believe HR is both strategic and human-centered
• You care deeply about impact, not just processes
• You want to be part of a founding team shaping a mission-driven company from day one.