HR Manager at a Reputable Manufacturing Firm

Overview

Responsibilities

• HR Strategy & Leadership:
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and manage the HR department to ensure operational excellence.
• Drive HR transformation initiatives and process improvements.
• Advise management on HR best practices and risk mitigation.
• Industrial & Labour Relations:
• Manage relationships with trade unions and employee representatives.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian Labour Law and statutory regulations.
• Lead negotiations, disciplinary processes, and grievance management.
• Handle workforce disputes and conflict resolution effectively.
• Recruitment & Workforce Planning:
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment for plant and administrative roles.
• Implement succession planning and talent management frameworks.
• Ensure timely staffing to meet production demands.
• Compensation & Benefits Administration:
• Oversee payroll administration and ensure accuracy.
• Manage compensation structures aligned with industry standards.
• Administer employee benefits and ensure statutory compliance.
• Conduct salary benchmarking and compensation reviews.
• Performance Management:
• Implement and monitor performance appraisal systems.
• Ensure KPIs are aligned with organizational objectives.
• Provide guidance to managers on performance improvement plans.
• Employee Engagement & Culture:
• Promote a productive and compliant workplace culture.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee disciplinary processes and policy enforcement.
• HR Operations & Compliance:
• Maintain accurate employee records.
• Ensure 100% compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare HR reports for management decision-making.

Requirements

• B.Sc. in Industrial & Labour Relations, Human Resource Management, Personnel
• Management, or any related Management discipline.
• M.Sc. or MBA is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive HR experience.
• At least 5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Prior experience as an HR Manager in a manufacturing plant or FMCG company is mandatory.
• Strong working knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law, Trade Union engagement, Compensation & Benefits Administration, and HR Transformation.
• Professional certification (CIPM, SHRM, HRCI) is an added advantage.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on operational capability.
• Ability to thrive in a structured manufacturing environment.