Human Resources Manager (Agro-Allied)

Job Description

Vacancy: Human Resources Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Managing Director / CEO
Salary: Open & Competitive

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead the full HR function for a manufacturing company with plant operations in Lagos. This standalone leadership role is responsible for driving HR strategy, managing plant HR operations, and ensuring a productive, engaged, and compliant workforce.

Key Responsibilities
– Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
– Oversee all HR operations across the manufacturing plant and corporate office.
– Lead manpower planning to support production schedules and operational needs.
– Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical, production, engineering, and support roles.
– Drive employee and labor/industrial relations, including grievance handling, disciplinary processes, and union engagement.
– Implement and manage the performance management framework.
– Coordinate learning and development programmes across all functions.
– Administer compensation, benefits, and payroll inputs in collaboration with Finance.
– Ensure compliance with Nigerian Labor Laws and statutory obligations (Pensions, NSITF, ITF, NHF, PAYE).
– Collaborate with HSE on workplace safety and employee welfare initiatives.
– Lead change management and organizational development efforts.

Qualifications/Experience
– Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
– Master’s degree/MBA is an added advantage.
– Professional certification (CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or CIPD) is required.
– 10–15 years progressive HR experience.
– Minimum 5 years in a senior HR leadership role within manufacturing, FMCG, or industrial environments.
– Demonstrated plant/factory HR operations experience.
– Strong background in labor relations, industrial relations, and workforce management.
– Experience as a standalone HR lead or heading a full HR function is highly desirable.

Key Competencies
– Strong knowledge of Nigerian Labor Laws and employment regulations.
– Expertise in industrial and employee relations.
– Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
– Strong recruitment, talent management, and succession planning capabilities.
– Proficiency with HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
– Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
– Analytical, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

KPIs
– Recruitment turnaround time and quality of hire
– Employee retention and turnover rates
– Labor relations and grievance resolution effectiveness
– Training completion and effectiveness
– Statutory and HR audit compliance
– Plant manpower availability and workforce productivity

NB: All information will be treated with strictest confidentiality.