Senior HR Manager

About this role

Ascentech Services Limited is seeking a Senior HR Manager to oversee the company’s human resources functions in Ibadan, Oyo State. The role covers HR operations, employee relations, talent and performance management, payroll administration, statutory compliance, and HR strategy alignment with business goals. The successful candidate should have extensive HR leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing, FMCG, agro-processing, or related sectors, and be able to manage a diverse workforce. The employer is a human resource solution provider aiming to support client organisations with HR services.

What you would do

• Review and improve HR policies, employee handbook, and internal processes.
• Advise management on workforce planning, organisational structure, succession planning, and employee-related matters.
• Manage employee grievances, disciplinary procedures, workplace conflicts, and other relations matters.
• Facilitate communication between management and employees to maintain a positive work environment.
• Oversee statutory HR obligations (pension, PAYE, NSITF, ITF, NHF) as applicable.
• Manage employee records, attendance, leave, payroll inputs, and HR documentation.
• Ensure proper use of HR information systems and confidential records.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and obligations.
• Establish succession plans and talent development strategies for key roles.
• Lead and develop the HR team to ensure service delivery across the organisation.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in HRM, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification from CIPM, CIPD, or equivalent HR body.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial/senior HR role.
• Experience handling disciplinary cases, grievances, workforce planning, and organisational development.
• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, agro-processing, agriculture, or food production is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; HR information systems; advanced Excel is an advantage.
• Ability to work on-site in Ibadan, Oyo State.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and statutory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead an HR team and manage a diverse workforce.

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