Human Resources Business Partner at Jaza Energy

Position Overview

• As the HR Business Partner (HRBP), you will play a critical role in shaping Jaza’s people operations in Nigeria.
• You’ll partner directly with business leaders and employees to align HR practices with organizational goals, acting as a critical link between local teams, leadership, and our global HR function.
• In this role, you’ll lead efforts in compliance, performance management, talent development, employee engagement, and HR operations; helping to build and maintain a high-performing, inclusive, and mission-driven culture.

Roles & Responsibilities
Employee Relations & Compliance:

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary processes, and grievances.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Nigeria labor laws and HR best practices, ensuring legal compliance and reducing risk.
• Provide guidance on organizational restructures, workforce planning, and redundancy procedures.
• Ensure managers and employees within your oversight group understand and adhere to HR/company policies consistently.

Talent Management & Performance:

• Lead the full annual performance management cycle for your oversight group, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and year-end evaluations.
• Partner with function leads on succession planning and talent reviews to identify high-potential talent and address critical skill gaps.
• Support talent acquisition efforts by collaborating with the recruiting team to ensure a seamless candidate experience and strong onboarding outcomes.
• Advise hiring managers on attraction strategies and participate in key hiring decisions to build high-performing teams.
• Oversee the integration of new hires within your oversight group, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with Jaza’s culture and values.

HR Administration and Operations:

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records across all HR systems, including HRIS and payroll platforms, in line with internal policies and legal standards.
• Submit timely and accurate monthly payroll data to the HR Lead and Rewards team.
• Draft and manage employee documentation, including offer letters, contracts, NDAs, and internal communications.
• Support employee benefits administration, including insurance enrollment, life event changes, and documentation processing.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports on HR metrics (e.g., headcount, turnover, attendance) to support leadership decision-making.

Employee Engagement and Culture:

• Design and implement employee engagement programs at the local and company-wide level (e.g., recognition initiatives, team-building activities, and volunteer events).
• Analyze engagement survey results and collaborate with managers to develop and track action plans for continuous improvement.
• Act as a culture ambassador, ensuring company values are reflected in everyday management and employee experiences.
• Support and promote employee well-being initiatives, fostering an inclusive, positive, and supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a generalist role.
• Comfortable working with HR technology; experience with HRIS is required, and familiarity with a Human Resource Management System (HRMS) is a strong plus
• Proven track record handling employee relations and strong handle of local labor laws and practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of professionalism.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Skilled in negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and passionate about impact-driven work.