Group Head of Human Resources

GROUP HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Location: Abuja, Nigeria

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer

NOTE: There is relocation support for candidates residing in Lagos.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking an exceptionally experienced Group Head of Human Resources to provide overall leadership, direction and oversight of the Group's Human Resources function.

The Group Head of Human Resources will be the highest-ranking HR professional within the organisation, providing leadership and direction to all HR Managers, HR personnel and related people-management functions across the Group.

This is not an HR Manager position. The successful candidate will operate at Group level, overseeing the work of HR Managers and HR teams, establishing the Group's overall HR structure and standards, and ensuring that Human Resources across the organisation operates in a coordinated, professional and effective manner.

The successful candidate will be responsible for building a stronger organisational structure, establishing appropriate HR systems and processes, strengthening staff management and accountability, overseeing recruitment and training, and ensuring that the organisation has the people, structures and policies required to support its continued growth.

We are looking for a senior HR leader with extensive experience leading HR functions within reputable organisations and the ability to take overall responsibility for the Group's people, culture, structure and HR operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. GROUP HR LEADERSHIP

• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Group's Human Resources function.
• Serve as the Group's highest-level HR authority, providing direction and oversight to all HR Managers,

HR Officers and other HR personnel.

• Supervise, guide and hold HR Managers and HR teams accountable for the effective delivery of their responsibilities.
• Establish Group-wide HR standards, policies, procedures and practices.
• Ensure consistency in the application of HR policies and practices across the organisation.
• Advise the Managing Director and senior management on all significant people, workforce and organisational matters.
• Develop and implement a clear HR structure capable of supporting the organisation's present and future growth.

2. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENT

• Review the existing organisational structure and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Establish clear reporting lines, roles, responsibilities and levels of authority across the organisation.
• Develop HR systems and processes that create greater structure, accountability and efficiency.
• Assess staffing requirements and advise management on workforce planning.
• Develop structures for succession planning, career progression and leadership development.
• Lead initiatives aimed at improving organisational effectiveness and staff productivity.
• Ensure that the organisation's HR structure evolves in line with its growth and business objectives.

3. RECRUITMENT & WORKFORCE PLANNING

• Provide overall oversight of recruitment across the Group.
• Ensure recruitment processes are properly structured, consistent and aligned with organisational requirements.
• Approve and oversee senior and critical recruitment where appropriate.
• Ensure the organisation has the right number and calibre of employees to meet its operational needs.
• Develop workforce plans in conjunction with management and departmental heads.
• Oversee onboarding, probation, confirmation, promotion, transfers and employee exits.
• Establish appropriate processes for attracting, selecting and retaining high-quality employees.

4. TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CPD

• Establish the Group's overall training and employee development strategy.
• Identify organisational and departmental training needs.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of annual training programmes.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate professional development and skills training.
• Oversee CPD, professional examinations, certifications and other relevant development programmes.
• Evaluate training programmes and ensure that training expenditure produces meaningful organisational value.
• Develop career development and succession programmes for key employees.

5. PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Establish and oversee a Group-wide performance management system.
• Ensure employees have clear responsibilities, objectives and performance expectations.
• Oversee the implementation of staff appraisal and performance review processes.
• Work with departmental heads and HR Managers to address performance concerns.
• Establish appropriate processes for managing underperformance and disciplinary matters.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism and responsibility throughout the organisation.

6. EMPLOYEE RELATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• Provide overall leadership on employee relations across the Group.
• Ensure employee concerns and workplace issues are handled appropriately and consistently.
• Monitor working conditions and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Establish appropriate procedures for grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace disputes.
• Promote a professional, respectful and productive working environment.
• Ensure employees understand organisational policies, standards and expectations.

7. HR POLICIES, SYSTEMS & COMPLIANCE

• Develop, review and implement comprehensive HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable Nigerian employment and labour laws.
• Establish proper systems for employee records, contracts, personnel documentation and HR reporting.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for confidential employee information.
• Oversee compliance with statutory obligations relating to employment, PAYE, pension and other employee-related requirements.
• Regularly review HR practices and recommend improvements to management.

8. COMPENSATION & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Provide oversight of the Group's compensation and benefits structure.
• Review salary structures and make recommendations to management.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, pension and other benefits.
• Ensure compensation and benefits structures remain properly documented and consistently administered.
• Support management in developing appropriate reward and retention strategies.

10. SENIOR MANAGEMENT ADVISORY ROLE

• Serve as the principal HR adviser to the Managing Director and senior management.
• Provide professional advice on workforce planning, employee relations, organisational structure, succession and other people-related matters.
• Provide management with regular reports on HR activities, workforce issues and organisational needs.
• Identify HR-related risks and recommend appropriate actions.
• Participate in senior management discussions where people, organisational structure or workforce matters are involved.

WHAT SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE

The successful Group Head of Human Resources will be expected to create a more structured, disciplined and professionally managed organisation.

Success will include:

• Effective leadership and coordination of all HR Managers and HR personnel across the Group.
• Clear and functional organisational structures and reporting lines.
• Stronger HR policies, systems and procedures.
• Successful recruitment and confirmation of employees: recruitment will only be considered successful when the recruited employee performs effectively, achieves at least 70% of their agreed OKRs during probation, and is subsequently confirmed in the role.
• Employee quality and performance: ensuring that the organisation recruits people who are capable of understanding their roles, meeting expectations and delivering measurable results.
• Proper workforce planning and staffing aligned with the organisation's objectives.
• Improved staff management, accountability and working conditions.
• Effective performance management across the organisation.
• Properly planned and executed training and professional development programmes.
• Stronger employee retention and development structures.
• Proper HR documentation and compliance.
• A professional HR function capable of supporting the organisation's continued growth.

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS

The candidate MUST meet all of the following:

• Must currently reside in Lagos, Nigeria.
• Must be willing to permanently relocate from Lagos to Abuja.
• Minimum of 10 years of extensive professional HR experience.
• Must have substantial experience serving as the Head of Human Resources or leading the entire HR function of a reputable organisation or group.
• Must have demonstrable experience leading, supervising and providing direction to HR Managers and other HR personnel.
• Must have a proven record of developing and implementing organisational HR structures, policies and systems.
• Must possess relevant academic qualifications in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business

Administration, Management or a related field.

• Must possess relevant professional HR certifications and qualifications, with certificates available for verification.
• Extensive experience in organisational development, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, HR compliance and workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian employment and labour laws and HR best practices.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior management on significant HR and organisational matters.
• Strong leadership and people-management ability.
• Strong communication, decision-making and organisational skills.
• Ability to establish structure, enforce accountability and lead HR teams across an organisation.
• Ability to handle highly confidential employee, management and organisational information with discretion.

Work Location: In person