Head of Human Resources & Corporate Services

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with corporate objectives and long-term business plans.
  

• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive management on organizational development talent management and workforce optimization.
  

• Lead initiatives that strengthen organizational culture leadership capability and employee engagement.
  

• Communicate HR strategy across departments and ensure alignment with overall business priorities.
  

Performance Management

• Oversee the companys performance management framework to ensure effective evaluation of employee performance.
  

• Collaborate with Business Unit Heads to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics for all roles.
  

• Monitor and evaluate performance outcomes and implement improvement initiatives.
  

• Utilize performance data to identify training needs career development opportunities and succession plans.
  

Learning & Development

• Design and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
  

• Oversee training needs assessments and coordinate professional development programs.
  

• Manage training delivery monitoring and evaluation to ensure measurable business impact.
  

• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
  

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead recruitment and selection strategies to attract high-quality talent across all business units.
  

• Develop and maintain a strategic workforce planning framework to support business expansion.
  

• Oversee onboarding and orientation programs that ensure effective employee integration and productivity.
  

• Strengthen employer branding to position the company as an employer of choice within the energy sector.
  

Career Development & Succession Planning

• Develop structured career progression frameworks across the organization.
  

• Implement effective succession planning programs for leadership and critical operational roles.
  

• Ensure continuity of leadership through internal talent development initiatives.
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Develop and maintain a competitive compensation and benefits framework aligned with industry benchmarks.
  

• Conduct periodic salary benchmarking and reward analysis to maintain competitiveness.
  

• Provide strategic guidance on reward structures that drive performance and employee retention.
  

Legal Compliance & HR Advisory

• Provide expert advice on employment legislation HR policies and labour-related legal matters.
  

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws industry regulations and company policies.
  

• Mitigate organizational risk through proactive HR governance and policy enforcement.
  

• Liaise with legal advisors on complex employment matters and disputes.
  

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Foster a positive workplace culture built on trust transparency collaboration and accountability.
  

• Manage employee relations issues including grievances disciplinary matters and conflict resolution.
  

• Implement employee engagement initiatives that improve morale productivity and retention.
  

Industrial Relations

• Maintain effective labour relations and industrial harmony.
  

• Engage with relevant stakeholders to proactively manage labour-related issues.
  

• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and labour regulations where applicable.
  

Administrative & Corporate Services Oversight

• Oversee corporate administrative functions including facilities management logistics vendor management and office operations.
  

• Ensure administrative processes are efficient cost-effective and scalable.
  

• Manage corporate service providers and maintain operational excellence in support services.
  

HR Metrics Data & Systems

• Track and analyze key HR performance indicators including turnover time-to-hire employee engagement and training ROI.
  

• Use HR analytics to inform strategic workforce planning and decision-making.
  

• Oversee the effective use of HRIS talent management systems and workforce analytics tools.
  

Corporate Communication & Digital Communication

• Lead internal corporate communication strategies that promote transparency and engagement.
  

• Support corporate branding and media communication initiatives.
  

• Oversee internal messaging and communication platforms to ensure consistent organizational messaging.
  

Key Competencies

• Strategic HR Leadership
  

• Organizational Development
  

• Workforce Planning & Talent Management
  

• Industrial Relations & Labour Law Compliance
  

• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
  

• Training & Leadership Development
  

• HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making
  

• Corporate Governance & Risk Management
  

• Stakeholder Management & Executive Communication
  

• Administrative & Corporate Services Management
  

Requirements

Job & Person Specifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resource Management Business Administration Social Sciences Humanities or a related discipline.
  

• Masters Degree (MBA or MSc in HRM) is an added advantage.
  

Professional Certifications

• CIPM (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Nigeria) Mandatory
  

• Additional international certifications such as SHRM HRCI or CIPD are highly desirable.
  

Experience

• Minimum of 12 years relevant HR experience with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or managerial HR role.
  

• Experience within a structured organization in the Oil & Gas / Energy / EPC sector is strongly preferred.
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strategic HR leader with strong HR business partnering experience.
  

• Experienced within a local EPC or oil & gas servicing company.
  

• Worked with at least one international service organization at a supervisory or mid-management level.
  

• Mature and people-focused leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills.
  

• Currently leading HR operations in a local EPC firm or similar environment.
  

Additional Requirements

• Residency in Port Harcourt is mandatory with occasional travel to Lagos.
  

• Strong leadership presence and ability to work closely with executive management.
  

• Gender preference: Male preferred (not mandatory).
  

Working Conditions

• Full-time office-based role in Port Harcourt with occasional travel to Lagos and other company locations.
  

Benefits