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Human Resources Manager
About this role
The role is for a Human Resources Manager based in Lagos, full-time, overseeing the entire HR function. The position requires strong leadership, analytical ability, stakeholder management, and confidentiality in handling sensitive employee matters. The employer seeks a commercially minded HR professional who can translate business needs into people strategies to improve productivity and build a high-performance culture. The role involves leading the development and execution of the company’s HR strategy, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. Responsibilities include driving HR strategy, workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation and benefits, employee relations, learning and development, HR operations, and organisational development.
What you would do
- Lead end-to-end recruitment and build a talent pipeline
- Develop and implement HR strategies, policies and initiatives
- Oversee workforce planning and budgeting processes
- Coordinate performance management and KPI alignment across departments
- Manage payroll, compensation reviews, benefits, and statutory contributions
- Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters, and exit processes
- Oversee learning and development programs and leadership development
- Maintain HR operations, documentation, and records
- Ensure regulatory compliance with Nigerian labour laws and reporting
- Analyse HR data, generate reports, and support decision-making
What they are asking for
- Experience leading HR functions at a managerial level
- Strong leadership, judgement, analytical and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage sensitive employee matters with professionalism and confidentiality
- Commercial mindset with ability to align HR with business objectives
- Knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and regulatory requirements
- Experience with payroll, compensation, benefits, and taxes (PAYE)
- Experience in performance management, employee relations, and learning and development
- Strong communication and collaboration with senior management
- Ability to develop HR strategies and operational plans
- Proven track record of driving organisational development and culture initiatives
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