Human Resources Manager in a Reputable Steel Manufacturing Company - Bretty Consultancy Services

About this role

A reputable steel manufacturing company seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead HR operations in Niger. The role involves overseeing payroll, benefits, leave management, and HR budgeting, and collaborating with Production, Operations, Finance and HSE to support productivity and safety. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws, manage staff development and performance, handle employee relations and disciplinaries, and drive recruitment, policy development, and workforce planning. The position requires strong leadership, HR administration expertise, and experience in a manufacturing or heavy industry setting. Key requirements include a relevant degree, professional HR certification (added advantage), and substantial HR experience, with preference for those in senior HR management roles.

What you would do

• Oversee payroll administration, compensation, benefits, leave management, and HR budgeting in collaboration with Finance.
• Collaborate with Production, Operations, Finance and HSE to promote productivity, welfare, and safety.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Coordinate staff training, succession planning, leadership development, and performance improvement.
• Manage factory workforce attendance, shift schedules, overtime, absenteeism, and discipline.
• Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
• Develop and implement HR policies, strategies, and procedures aligned with business goals.
• Lead performance management, staff appraisal, engagement, and talent development.
• Advise senior management on workforce planning and HR best practices.
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records and prepare HR reports for management.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related field.
• Professional HR certification (added advantage) such as CIPM, SHRM, or HRCI.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant HR experience, with substantial senior HR management exposure.
• Experience in manufacturing, steel, heavy industry, engineering or related environments (highly desirable).
• Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and industrial relations.
• High integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and ability to work under pressure.

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