Head of Human Resources and Enumeration

Responsibilities:

Human Resources Leadership:

Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization’s business objectives. Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, training, and staff development. Establish and maintain effective HR policies, procedures, and systems. Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian labour laws and employment regulations. Lead workforce planning, succession planning, and talent management initiatives. Manage and resolve complex employee relations and disciplinary matters. Provide strategic HR advice to the Managing Director and Executive Management.

Enumeration & Workforce Management:

Lead the planning and execution of staff enumeration and workforce census exercises. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and workforce databases. Analyze manpower data to support staffing, budgeting, restructuring, and organizational decisions. Conduct periodic workforce audits to identify staffing gaps, redundancies, and productivity concerns. Develop accurate reports on employee headcount, positions, departments, locations, and workforce movements. Ensure proper documentation and verification of employee information.

Board & Executive-Level Responsibilities:

Prepare and present HR and workforce reports to the Board of Directors and Executive Management. Provide strategic insights and recommendations on workforce and organizational development. Participate in Board and executive-level meetings where HR, manpower, and organizational matters are discussed. Support the Board in reviewing and developing policies relating to human capital and organizational governance. Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive Board and executive information.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Management, Psychology, or a related field. A relevant professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent is required. Minimum of 3 years’ progressive HR management experience, preferably in a senior leadership position. Proven experience in employee enumeration, workforce auditing, manpower planning, and HR data management. Previous Board of Directors/Board-level experience, either as a Board member, Board Secretary/Advisor, HR representative to the Board, or in a role involving direct and regular engagement with a Board of Directors. Strong knowledge of Nigerian employment and labour regulations. Demonstrated experience managing HR teams and organizational change. Excellent analytical, reporting, communication, and leadership skills. Strong proficiency in HR information systems and Microsoft Office tools. Ability to handle confidential information with a high level of discretion. Strong strategic thinking and decision-making ability.

Key Competencies:

Strategic Human Resources Management Board-Level Engagement Workforce Planning & Enumeration HR Analytics & Reporting Employee Relations Leadership & People Management Labour Law & Compliance Organizational Development Policy Development Confidentiality & Professional Ethics