Group Head, People & Culture (HR)

About this role

Proten is seeking a Group Head of People & Culture to lead a high-performance HR function supporting the DNX group’s growth. The role covers workforce strategy, executive recruitment, performance management, leadership development, employee relations, and HR systems for attracting, retaining and developing talent. The position reports to the Group CEO or designated executive and engages with DNX’s CEO and functional heads. The employer provides human capital development services and works with organisations across Europe and Africa, with offices in Lagos and London.

What you would do

• Develop the group people strategy, HR annual plan, workforce plan, organisational design and HR budgets aligned with business priorities
• Lead executive and specialist recruitment including role design, competency frameworks, executive search, structured interviews, reference checks and onboarding
• Establish performance management systems with measurable objectives, quarterly reviews and improvement measures
• Develop and embed culture principles, leadership expectations, employee value proposition and programmes promoting integrity, ownership, customer focus, efficiency and high standards
• Advise CEO and heads on organisational structure, succession planning, talent reviews, retention, leadership capability and change management
• Oversee compensation and benefits frameworks, job evaluation, reward governance and market benchmarking with Finance
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary procedures, investigations and conflict resolution fairly
• Ensure HR policies, contracts, records, leave administration and people practices comply with Nigerian employment laws
• Develop learning and development plans for managers, technical teams, commercial teams and emerging leaders
• Use HR metrics to monitor recruitment effectiveness, time-to-hire, retention, absenteeism, engagement, performance and costs

What they are asking for

• Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Psychology or related field
• Minimum of 16 years of progressive HR/People & Culture experience including senior HR leadership and organisational development
• Strong background in executive recruitment, organisational design, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, talent development and culture transformation
• Proven ability to partner with CEOs and senior leadership in scaling or transformation environments
• Solid knowledge of Nigerian employment practices and labour laws
• Professional certification such as CIPM, CIPD, SHRM or equivalent is an advantage
• Strong judgement, confidentiality, communication, coaching, negotiation and change management skills

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