Job Description
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Human Resources Manager to lead the organisation's people, policy, compliance, and employee performance functions.
The ideal candidate will have strong generalist HR experience combined with a good understanding of Nigerian labour and employment law. Because the role will also involve reviewing agreements, external documentation and organisational commitments, candidates with prior legal experience, experience working closely with legal teams, or a strong legal/compliance background will have an advantage.
This is a hands-on management position requiring someone who can develop HR systems while also effectively managing day-to-day employee matters.
Key Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Operations
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organisation's business objectives.
• Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, performance management, development, disciplinary processes and exits.
• Advise management on workforce planning, organisational structure and people-related decisions.
• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR documentation is properly managed.
• Support organisational restructuring and change management initiatives.
Policies, SOPs & Compliance
• Develop, review and update HR policies, employee handbooks, SOPs and internal guidelines.
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable Nigerian labour and employment legislation.
• Monitor changes in employment regulations and advise management on their implications.
• Ensure disciplinary, grievance and termination processes are properly documented and compliant.
Legal & Documentation
• Draft, review and support the negotiation of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), agreements and other organisational documents.
• Review contracts, correspondence, proposals and documentation received from external organisations before escalation or execution.
• Identify potential legal, employment or contractual risks within documents and escalate matters requiring specialist legal advice.
• Work with external legal advisers where necessary.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails for contractual and employee matters.
Performance Management
• Design and manage effective performance management systems.
• Establish performance review cycles, KPIs and employee evaluation processes.
• Develop and manage Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) where required.
• Coach managers on addressing underperformance and employee development.
• Analyse performance trends and recommend interventions.
Employee Relations & Change Management
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace conflicts professionally.
• Support leadership during organisational change, restructuring or process improvement initiatives.
• Develop employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Promote a professional, accountable and performance-driven workplace culture.
Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, with significant responsibility across core HR functions.
• Strong practical knowledge of Nigerian labour and employment law.
• Demonstrated experience developing HR policies, SOPs and employee procedures.
• Strong performance management and PIP experience.
• Experience drafting and/or reviewing MOUs, agreements and formal organisational documentation.
• Strong understanding of employee relations, disciplinary procedures and workplace compliance.
• Experience supporting change management or organisational transformation.
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills.
• Strong judgement, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and advise senior management.
Preferred
• Legal training, previous legal-sector experience or significant experience working with legal/compliance teams.
• Professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI or equivalent.
• Previous experience within the oil & gas, energy, engineering or related sectors.
• Experience working in a structured corporate environment.
What We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in someone who combines strong HR judgement with commercial and legal awareness.
Pay: ₦500,000.00 - ₦700,000.00 per month
Experience
• Human Resource: 5 years (Required)
Location:
• Port
