Human Resources Manager

Lagos - Nigeria

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

In partnership with our client we are seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead and shape the people function within a dynamic innovation-driven healthcare organisation. This is more than a traditional HR role. You will serve as a strategic business partner and culture architect aligning human capital with organisational goals driving high performance and fostering a workplace rooted in excellence accountability and patient-centred care. If you are a people-first leader who thrives in complex environments and knows how to turn HR strategy into real business impact we want to meet you.

Who are we looking for

You are a seasoned HR professional with at least 6 years of structured HR experience including 3 years in a leadership capacity.
You are a strategic thinker who connects people decisions to business outcomes.
You are a culture champion who understands that a thriving workforce leads to better patient outcomes.
You are deeply knowledgeable about Nigerian labour laws and HR compliance.
You are emotionally intelligent handling sensitive situations with discretion empathy and professionalism.
You are a confident communicator who can influence senior stakeholders and earn the trust of staff at every level.
You are solutions-driven proactive and never wait for problems to find you.
You are digitally literate and comfortable working with Excel PowerPoint and Google Workspace.

Your Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

You will develop and implement HR strategies that are tightly aligned with the organisations growth objectives and vision.
You will serve as a trusted advisor to the Managing Director and COO on workforce planning organisational design and people strategy.
You will anticipate talent needs and design proactive interventions before gaps become problems.

Talent Acquisition and amp; Workforce Planning

You will lead recruitment efforts to attract and retain top clinical and administrative talent across all five clinics.
You will partner with department heads to identify and close workforce gaps efficiently.
You will ensure optimal staffing levels are maintained across all departments at all times.

Performance Management

You will design and implement performance management systems that drive accountability and measurable results.
You will support leadership in conducting meaningful performance reviews and staff development conversations.
You will align individual performance goals with broader business and patient care objectives.

Culture Engagement and amp; Wellbeing

You will champion a high-performance values-driven culture rooted in excellence and patient-centred care.
You will drive employee engagement and retention initiatives that keep our people motivated and committed.
You will implement staff welfare and burnout mitigation strategies especially within clinical teams.

Compliance and amp; Policy Governance

You will ensure full compliance with labour laws healthcare regulations and internal HR policies.
You will oversee clinical credentialing staff documentation and policy enforcement across all locations.

Learning and amp; Development

You will identify skill gaps and design targeted training programmes to strengthen workforce capability.
You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver impactful measurable learning interventions.

HR Operations

You will oversee payroll benefits administration and HR systems to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
You will continuously improve HR processes to enhance the employee experience from onboarding to exit.

What Success looks like

Reduced time-to-fill for critical clinical and administrative roles across all five clinics.
High employee engagement scores and improved retention rates year-on-year.
Zero regulatory or legal compliance breaches across all locations.
Measurable improvement in individual and team performance outcomes.
Effective training programmes with clear capability growth indicators.
A workplace culture where people feel valued supported and inspired to deliver their best.

To be considered for this role you should have

A Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or a related field.
Minimum of 6 years HR experience in a structured environment with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
A professional HR certification (CIPM CIPD SHRM or HRCI) - highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and HR compliance requirements.
Experience in the healthcare sector is a strong advantage.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Google Workspace.

Challenges you may face in this role

Managing HR operations across five clinics in three states requires strong coordination and consistency.
Balancing the unique demands of a clinical workforce alongside administrative staff can be complex.
Driving culture change and high performance in a healthcare setting where burnout is a real risk.
Staying ahead of evolving labour regulations while maintaining seamless day-to-day HR operations.

The Goodies

Health insurance coverage and all statutory benefits including leave allowance and 13th month.
Professional development and training opportunities.
A meaningful role at the heart of an organisation that genuinely changes lives.
A collaborative innovation-driven work environment with direct impact on organisational growth.

In partnership with our client we are seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead and shape the people function within a dynamic innovation-driven healthcare organisation. This is more than a traditional HR role. You will serve as a strategic business partner and culture architect aligning human capit...