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Senior HR Manager (Manufacturing)
About this role
A Senior HR Manager is sought to lead the human resources function for a manufacturing organisation in Ibadan, Oyo. The role requires extensive HR management experience in manufacturing or related sectors, with a track record of overseeing a large workforce (at least 350 employees). The successful candidate will bridge management and employees, handle industrial relations, ensure regulatory compliance, and engage with government and regulatory bodies. The employer, Ascentech Services Limited, provides HR solutions and operates across Lagos, Ibadan and beyond, supporting recruitment, outsourcing, training and ongoing HR support.
What you would do
- Develop and implement HR strategies, policies and procedures aligned with business goals.
- Advise management on workforce planning, structure, succession and employee matters.
- Act as a link between management and employees to maintain effective communication and positive relations.
- Manage employee relations, resolve conflicts, handle grievances and oversee disciplinary procedures.
- Build and maintain relationships with government officials and regulatory agencies including NAFDAC and SON.
- Oversee recruitment and onboarding for managerial, technical, administrative and production roles.
- Lead, coach and develop the HR team to ensure effective service delivery.
- Develop workforce management plans to support factory operations and production schedules.
- Manage industrial relations and issues involving factory staff and supervisory personnel.
- Review and improve HR policies, handbook and processes for operational efficiency.
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.
- 9 to 12 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial or senior leadership role.
- Experience in manufacturing or closely related industries; preference for agro-allied sectors such as animal feed, edible oil or food manufacturing.
- Demonstrable experience managing a workforce of at least 350 employees in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Experience engaging with government officials, labour authorities and agencies like NAFDAC and SON.
- Knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, compliance and HR best practices across multiple functions.
- Ability to lead an HR team and manage diverse staff including management, administrative, technical and production personnel.
- Experience supporting organisational development, employee engagement, workforce productivity and talent retention.
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