Senior Human Resource Associate at Daystar Power Energy Solution

• We are looking to engage a competent and experienced Senior Human Resources Associate in Lagos, Nigeria, who will serve as a key partner in driving the organisation's people strategy by delivering best-in-class talent management, employee experience, workforce planning, HR analytics, organizational effectiveness, and change management initiatives.
• We are seeking hard working, motivated, and well-organized individuals with a focus on continuous improvement to exceed expectations.

Key responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for critical and strategic roles, including sourcing, competency-based assessments, due diligence, offer management, onboarding, and integration.
• Develop workforce plans with business leaders to support organizational growth and talent requirements.
• Manage talent pipelines, employer branding initiatives, recruitment metrics, job architecture, organizational structures, and recruitment budgets to ensure effective and cost-efficient hiring.

Performance Management & Talent Development:

• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of performance management frameworks, including KPI development and alignment with business objectives.
• Advise managers on performance planning, coaching, succession planning, and performance improvement initiatives.
• Support talent reviews, leadership development, career progression, learning interventions, and the development of high-potential employees through data-driven performance insights.

HR Analytics & Workforce Insights:

• Lead HR analytics and reporting by developing dashboards, scorecards, and workforce insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Analyse key workforce metrics including recruitment, retention, engagement, diversity, productivity, succession readiness, absenteeism, and workforce costs, providing actionable recommendations to management.
• Drive the automation and digitization of HR reporting processes and establish metrics that measure organizational effectiveness and HR impact.

Human Resources Operations & Governance:

• Oversee HR operations, systems, employee records, workforce data, and documentation, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and effective service delivery.
• Lead the development, review, and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks aligned with business and regulatory requirements.
• Manage HR budgets and drive continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance operational effectiveness and employee experience.

Employee Relations & Compliance:

• Provide expert guidance on employee relations matters, including disciplinary processes, investigations, grievance handling, conflict resolution, and regulatory compliance.
• Advise management on employment legislation, policy interpretation, risk mitigation, and workplace best practices.
• Foster a positive employee experience through proactive engagement, communication, and relationship management initiatives.

Organizational Development, Transformation & Change Management:

• Lead and support organizational development, transformation, restructuring, and workforce optimization initiatives that enable business growth.
• Drive change management activities related to policies, systems, structures, and business processes while promoting innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and implement opportunities to standardize, simplify, and automate HR processes using technology and best practices.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management:

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to business leaders, providing strategic, data-driven recommendations on people-related matters.
• Lead HR projects and cross-functional initiatives with minimal supervision, ensuring successful execution and measurable outcomes.
• Build strong stakeholder relationships, influence decision-making, and contribute to the development of a high-performance culture across the organization.

Requirements
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, Law, or related discipline.
• Relevant professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, HRCI, CIPD, or equivalent will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years progressive HR Generalist experience within a structured and fast-paced environment.
• Experience working within multinational, matrix, or highly regulated environments will be an added advantage.

Language Proficiency:

• English (excellent oral & writing skills).
• Knowledge of French will be an added advantage.

Knowledge and skills:

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law, employment regulations, and HR compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise across core HR disciplines including Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Employee Relations, Learning & Development, Succession Planning, Organizational Development, and Workforce Planning.
• Strong HR analytical capability with proficiency in data analysis, dashboard development, and HR reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in the use Microsoft 365 applications, Workable and other applicable HR Information Systems.
• Knowledge of change management methodologies and organizational effectiveness practices.
• Strong project management and process improvement skills.
• Excellent report writing, presentation, and business communication skills.
• Ability to analyse complex workforce issues and develop practical, business-focused solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability.
• Willingness to work flexible hours if necessary.
• Possess keen eyes for details.
• Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives independently with minimal supervision.

Eligibility:

• Available to work on-site

Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a forward-looking, innovative company, with international group of colleagues.
• Unlimited career opportunities - depending on achievements and personal development.
• A competitive salary and benefits package with long term prospect in a fast-growing company.

Note

• Daystar Power Group is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
• We prohibit all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, colour, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
• Qualified women are encouraged to apply