Head of Human Resource

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement the Bank's Human Resource strategy in alignment with its corporate goals and business objectives. Oversee end-to-end recruitment, selection, onboarding, and workforce planning to attract and retain top talent. Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in line with regulatory requirements and best practices. Coordinate staff performance management, succession planning, career development, and talent management initiatives. Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development programmes to enhance employee competence and productivity. Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, high-performance organizational culture. Oversee compensation, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and staff welfare programmes. Ensure compliance with Nigerian Labour Laws, CBN guidelines, and all applicable employment regulations. Guide Management on employee relations, disciplinary matters, conflict resolution, and grievance handling. Develop and implement strategies to improve employee productivity, retention, and organizational effectiveness. Maintain accurate employee records, HR metrics, and periodic management reports. Advise Management on organizational restructuring, manpower planning, and change management initiatives. Promote ethical conduct, diversity, inclusion, and a culture of accountability throughout the Bank. Supervise, mentor, and develop members of the Human Resources team. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Executive Management.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline. MCIB certification. Minimum of 10 years' cognate experience in Human Resources within the banking or financial services sector, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role. Sound knowledge of Nigerian Labour Laws, HR best practices, performance management, talent acquisition, and employee relations. Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making abilities. High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) or possession of MCIPM/ACIPM will be an added advantage. Other relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage.