Human Resource Manager

Job summary

Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s business and operational objectives.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 5 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Abeokuta & Ogun State, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s business and operational objectives.
• Lead workforce planning, manpower budgeting, succession planning, and organisational development initiatives.
• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical, operational, commercial, and management positions.
• Develop effective sourcing strategies for skilled personnel within the petrochemical and manufacturing sectors.
• Manage onboarding, orientation, probation, and employee integration processes.
• Manage grievance and disciplinary procedures in accordance with company policy and applicable labour laws.
• Oversee salary structures, employee benefits, allowances, and other compensation-related matters.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian employment and labour regulations.
• Manage statutory HR documentation and liaise with relevant regulatory bodies where necessary.
• Ensure proper documentation of employee records, contracts, disciplinary actions, and other HR matters.
• Conduct training needs assessments and develop annual learning and development plans.
• Work closely with Operations and HSE teams to ensure workforce policies support a safe and productive working environment. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR databases.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5–10 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within petrochemical, oil & gas, manufacturing, energy, engineering, or another industrial environment.
• Demonstrable experience managing HR operations and working with both technical and non-technical workforce.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Experience in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation, training, and HR policy development.

Preferred Requirements:

• Professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a petrochemical, lubricant manufacturing, refinery, oil & gas, or industrial manufacturing company.
• Knowledge of HSE and industrial workforce practices will be an advantage.