Head of Resources (Male Preferred)

Location: Lagos Island Lagos Nigeria
Industry: Pension Custody / Pension Administration
Employment Type: Full-Time (Permanent)
Work Mode: Onsite
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Managing Director / CEO
Salary Range: (Gross Annual)

Job Summary and Role Purpose

The Head of Resources will provide strategic leadership for the organizations Human Resources and Administrative functions ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements set by the National Pension Commission (PenCom).

The role is pivotal in driving workforce strategy operational efficiency and a strong risk management framework through effective talent acquisition development engagement and retention while embedding best-in-class HR practices across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Advise executive management on workforce planning organizational design and change management.

• Act as a strategic partner to senior leadership on all people-related matters.

• Drive a high-performance culture that promotes accountability innovation and ethical conduct.

Recruitment Talent Management & Succession Planning

• Oversee end-to-end recruitment selection and onboarding processes.

• Develop and implement talent management and succession planning frameworks.

• Ensure attraction development and retention of high-performing talent.

• Lead executive and senior management talent review processes.

Performance Management & Organizational Culture

• Design and manage performance appraisal systems and frameworks.

• Support managers in goal setting performance evaluation and managing underperformance.

• Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement and inclusion.

• Champion diversity equity and inclusion initiatives.

Learning & Development

• Identify training and development needs across the organization.

• Implement learning programs leadership development and career progression initiatives.

• Drive continuous employee capacity building and professional development.

Organizational Development & Change Management

• Lead organizational design restructuring and transformation initiatives.

• Drive workforce productivity operational efficiency and business growth.

Employee Relations

• Manage employee engagement and workplace culture initiatives.

• Handle disciplinary matters grievances and conflict resolution.

• Ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies and practices.

Compensation & Benefits

• Develop and manage competitive compensation and benefits structures.

• Conduct salary benchmarking and periodic compensation reviews.

• Ensure payroll and benefits administration are accurate and compliant with regulatory standards.

Policy Compliance & Governance

• Develop review and enforce HR policies and procedures.

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws PenCom regulations and corporate governance standards.

• Maintain accurate HR records reporting systems and audit readiness.

HR Operations

• Oversee HR operations systems and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.

• Lead HR analytics and reporting to support data-driven decision-making.

• Manage staff-related insurance portfolios.

• Oversee recruitment execution workforce planning and staffing strategies.

• Develop and manage training policies and annual training budgets.

• Support annual HR planning and organizational workforce strategy.

Administration

• Supervise administrative support functions across the organization.

• Oversee office and facility management including health & safety fleet and logistics.

• Supervise front desk operations and travel coordination.

• Manage vendor relationships invoice processing and expense tracking.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Industrial Relations or related field.

• Masters degree and/or professional HR certifications are an added advantage.

• Minimum of 15 years progressive HR experience with at least 7 years in senior leadership roles.

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws HR best practices and corporate governance.

• Proven experience supporting executive leadership and driving strategic HR initiatives.

• Mandatory experience within the Pension Industry.

• Strong background in employee relations change management and leadership advisory.

Professional Certifications

• CIPM (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria) Mandatory or highly preferred

• CIPD (UK) SHRM-CP / SHRM-SCP or equivalent international certifications

• Additional certifications in pension compliance or risk management are an added advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management capability

• Deep understanding of pension regulations governance and compliance frameworks

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing ability

• Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving and commercial acumen

• High level of integrity professionalism and confidentiality

• Data-driven and results-oriented mindset

• Ability to drive change and manage organizational complexity

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:

Subject Line: Head of Resources Lagos