• Application Deadline: Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: General Manager, Head: HR Business Partnering



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate



• Experience 12 - 15 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Human Resources / HR 
  
  

About The Role

• To lead the Human Resources Business Partner unit in providing professional and strategic consultative services by aligning people strategies with business objectives; driving organizational effectiveness; talent management; culture transformation; and workforce performance across assigned business units.

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Leadership

• Develop and implement HRBP strategies aligned with overall business goals.


• Serve as a trusted advisor to Functional Heads on people, culture, and organizational matters.


• Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and talent strategies.


• Drive change management initiatives during business transformation.

Effective Business Partnering

• Partner with business leaders to understand priorities and translate them into people solutions.


• Provide guidance on organizational design, restructuring, and capability building.


• Ensure HR interventions support productivity, growth, and operational excellence.


• Consult with function Head in promoting best fit HR value proposition

Effective Headcount Management and Talent Management

• Ensure efficient and effective headcount manpower planning in line with functional strategic plan


• Champion the identification and deployment of talent in function of primary assignment


• Faclitate the Performance Management process within function of primary assignment


• Liaise with Line and Talent Development and Engagament in building people capacity and performance.


• Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership development programs.

Continuously Improved Employee Engagement

• Facilitate best fit Organisational Development interventions in area of Functional assignment (Skip Level Meetings, Town Hall Meetings, Spot Bonus awards and other R & R initiatives)


• Implement Culture Change processes


• Act as employee champion in respective functional area/region


• Facilitate Employee Engagement cascade and development of action plans


• Monitor implementation of Engagement Action Plan


• Champion implementation of HR initiatives in the functional units.

Employee Relations

• Foster a high-performance, inclusive, and engaged workplace culture.


• Resolve complex employee relations matters and ensure fair HR practices.


• Champion employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.


• Provide apt advice and counsel to Line on talent management, performance management, conflict resolution and other areas of employee relations.


• Facilitate and guide various stakeholders on corrective actions, grievances, conflicts and disciplinary procedures


• Ensure resolution of all staff welfare issues within agreed timelines

HR Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, company policies, and HR governance standards.


• Manage HR risks and provide sound recommendations to leadership.


• Use HR analytics and insights for decision-making.


• Manage and coordinate all HR Risk and Audit investigation reporting to closure.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the HRBP team to deliver high-quality HR support.


• Build capability within the HR function through coaching and mentoring.


• Drive continuous improvement in HR service delivery.

HR Information Management

• AI/Digital transformation experience


• Manage organizational organogram structures and approved Headcount in line with Annual Operating plan (AOP).


• Conduct trends and report analysis on various HR indices.


• Provide employee information as required by HR support functions, internal and external audit.


• Ensure accuracy and management of employee records 6. Provide accurate Payroll inputs (Relocation Allowance, Promotion details, Overtime etc)

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.


• Master’s degree / MBA preferred.


• A Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPM, CIPD, SHRM, HRCI).

Relevant Experience & Functional / Technical Skills

• 12–15+ years HR experience with at least 5 years in senior HRBP leadership roles, preferably worked in an entrepreneurial company.


• Strong commercial acumen and leadership experience.


• Experience working with organizational leaders to define and execute HR strategies linked to organizational goals


• Solid problem-solving and business acumen skills


• Proven organizational development, performance management and employee relations skills


• Must demonstrate interpersonal savvy with the ability to maneuver through complex situations effectively while building constructive relationships


• Ability to build partnerships in a matrix organizational environment along with providing coaching/counseling to all levels within the organization

Other Requirements

• Strong operational & numerical acumen


• Strategic thinking


• Executive influencing


• Change management


• Leadership & coaching


• Business acumen


• Conflict resolution


• Data-driven decision making


• Strong communication and stakeholder management