Head of Human Resources

Our client, a leading insurance company headquartered in Ikoyi, Lagos, is seeking a strategic HR leader to shape its people agenda and build a high-performing, future-ready workforce.  WE'RE HIRING     

The role

You will set the people strategy for the business and ensure Human Resources delivers it, working closely with executive management and the Board. You will:

Strategy and organization

•    Develop the HR strategy and annual HR plan, aligned to the business strategy and budget

•    Build a five-year organization structure and succession plan, with role forecasts, leadership pipeline projections and planned transitions

•    Ensure sound HR governance, and prepare people reports for executive management and the Board

Talent acquisition

•    Fill all budgeted roles on time and with high-quality hires

•    Run the graduate trainee and internship programs

•    Assess quality of hire every quarter and keep offer acceptance high for senior and mission-critical roles

Reward and employee value proposition

•    Lead compensation reviews to keep pay in line with the relevant industry and market

• Finalize and implement a long-term incentive scheme

•    Build a compelling employee value proposition and lead the business to Great Place to Work certification

Culture, engagement and employee relations

•    Strengthen engagement and culture, measured through employee net promoter score and trust in senior leadership

•    Retain top talent through clear career paths, recognition and development

•    Manage employee relations, grievances and disciplinary matters in line with policy and labor law

Policy, learning and the HR team

•  Digitalize HR policies and ensure every employee completes training on them

•    Drive learning and development, with strong completion of individual learning plans

•    Lead, develop and hold the Human Resources team accountable for delivery

What you will bring

•    First degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, the Social Sciences or a related discipline

•    Professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM or HRCI); a postgraduate qualification or MBA is an advantage

•    Minimum of 10 years’ HR experience, including senior leadership roles

•    Experience in insurance or the wider financial services sector is a strong advantage

•    Sound knowledge of Nigerian labor law and employee relations

•    Strong strategic, stakeholder and change-leadership skills

Remuneration

A competitive total annual package starting from ₦38,000,000, including health insurance (HMO), group life cover and other competitive benefits.

How to apply

Send your CV to thebridgerecruiter@gmail.com with the subject “Head, Human Resources”, or send a WhatsApp message to 08025435028.

Closing date: 30 October 2026

We are an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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