Job Description
Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Leadership:
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with corporate goals and business plans.
• Provide strategic counsel to Executive Management on people issues, organizational development, and human capital optimization.
• Communicate the HR strategy and ensure cross-departmental alignment with people-related initiatives.
Performance Management:
• Guide the continuous use of the company’s performance management framework to assess staff performance against agreed-upon metrics.
• Engage productively with Business Unit Heads to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for different job roles and agree on measurable annual performance targets.
• Use performance data to identify and address staff development needs.
Learning & Development:
• Facilitate the design and implementation of people development and training strategies to address capacity gaps.
• Oversee training planning, delivery, tracking, and post-training evaluations to ensure business impact.
• Promote a learning culture that supports continuous personal and professional development.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:
• Coordinate recruitment efforts to ensure the timely availability of competent talent across the business.
• Manage onboarding and orientation programs to promote employee integration and productivity.
• Maintain an up-to-date workforce plan in line with the company’s operational and strategic needs.
Career Development & Succession Planning:
• Develop and provide guidance on career progression frameworks and succession planning processes.
• Ensure a consistent pipeline of capable staff for leadership and key operational roles.
Compensation & Benefits:
• Define and maintain a competitive and merit-based compensation system that supports business strategy.
• Regularly benchmark salary structures and benefits against industry standards.
• Advise management on reward structures that drive employee performance and retention.
Legal Compliance & Advisory:
• Provide technical advice on employment legislation, staff contracts, and HR legal risks.
• Ensure full compliance with Nigerian labour laws, company policies, and regulatory standards.
• Minimize legal liabilities and manage staff-related risks proactively.
Employee Relations & Engagement:
• Establish and maintain a strong network of relationships with employees across all levels.
• Foster a culture of trust, transparency, collaboration, and ethical conduct.
• Manage and resolve staff complaints, grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary matters fairly and thoroughly.
Industrial Relations & Workplace Harmony:
• Facilitate the achievement and maintenance of industrial peace and harmony.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure proactive and productive labor relations.
Administrative Oversight:
• Oversee general office administration, facilities management, vendor contracts, logistics, and corporate services.
• Ensure administrative processes are cost-efficient, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
HR Metrics, Data, and Systems:
• Track and analyze HR performance metrics (e.g., turnover, time-to-hire, training ROI).
• Use data to guide strategic HR decisions and improve workforce performance.
• Ensure efficient use of HRIS and talent management platforms.
Corporate Communication and Digital Communication:
• Media
• Branding
• Communication
Requirements:
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Humanities, or related disciplines
• A master's degree or advanced HR certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial/senior leadership HR role within a similar structured organization
• Professional certification in Human Resources from CIPM (Nigeria) is required; international certifications (e.g., SHRM, HRCI, CIPD) are an added advantage
• A relevant postgraduate degree (e.g., MSc in HRM, MBA with HR concentration) will be an added advantage
• He/She must have cognitive experience and track records in human resources management in the oil & gas industry (downstream).
• Must have worked with any of the following international service companies: Halliburton, Weatherford, Schlumberger/MI, or Baker.
• Must currently be Head of HR in his/her present role
• Residency in Port Harcourt is mandatory, with occasional travel to Lagos.
• Gender: Male preferred (not a dealbreaker).
Key Competencies:
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Excellent business understanding and interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively
• Sound knowledge of employment-related laws and HR compliance
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Proven training delivery and evaluation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR metrics
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to HRIS and other talent systems
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates sound judgment in people-related matters
Compensation & Benefits:
• ₦2.5 Million NET Monthly (Open to negotiations)
• HMO, pension, leave allowance, and 13th month (performance-dependent).
Work Structure:
• Schedule: Mondays – Fridays, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, on-site role with occasional travel to Lagos, as that is where the corporate office is based.
Working Conditions:
• Full-time, office-based role at the Lagos/PH, with occasional travel to other company locations as required.
Location: Port Harcourt (Head Office). Candidates should be based in Port-Harcourt due to the majority of our staff being based there