HR Manager

Job Title: HR Manager

Job Type: Full Time/Hybrid
Location: Magodo Phase 1 Lagos
Role Overview
The HR Manager will partner with business leaders to develop and implement people strategies that support organizational goals. This role serves as a strategic advisor and change agent providing leadership on talent management employee relations workforce planning and HR best practices while ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Heads of Department to develop and implement effective HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Collaborate with the HR team to design and deliver HR policies programs and solutions.
• Identify training and development needs for individuals and teams evaluate training programs and ensure learning objectives are met.
• Draft and manage employment contracts for new hires promotions and internal transfers in collaboration with management.
• Provide guidance on workforce planning succession planning and organizational restructuring.
• Act as a change agent by leading and supporting transformation initiatives and process improvements across the business.
• Provide day-to-day coaching and advisory support to leadership on employee relations talent management policy interpretation and organizational design.
• Conduct workforce supply and demand analysis develop talent acquisition strategies and participate in annual labor forecasting and budget planning.
• Stay current on HR trends employment legislation and innovative recruiting practices to maintain competitive advantage.
• Lead and support annual HR cycle activities including performance management compensation reviews bonuses and benefits enrollment.
• Oversee payroll HRIS and compensation and benefits processes to ensure accuracy compliance and effective service delivery.

Work Activities

• Develop short- and long-term HR planning strategies with line managers.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment including job design advertising shortlisting assessments and interviews.
• Advise on compensation promotions benefits and employee records management.
• Interpret and implement employment legislation and workplace policies including disciplinary procedures performance management and absence management.
• Handle employee grievances and disciplinary matters professionally and in line with policy.
• Coordinate onboarding training programs and staff development initiatives.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication interpersonal influencing and negotiation skills.
• Proven leadership and people management capability.
• High level of integrity credibility and approachability.
• Strong business awareness and commercial focus.
• Ability to analyze and clearly explain employment law and HR frameworks.
• Technically competent with strong HR systems and data management skills.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Human Resources Business Administration Communications or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience covering talent acquisition and general HR.
• A recognized HR certification such as CIPM CIPD SHRM or PHRi (mandatory).
• Strong knowledge of employment law compliance and HR best practices.
• Proven ability to coach employees and leaders through complex situations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multitask and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office internet research and database/HRIS management.