Human Resources Manager

About the Role

The People Practice helps startups and educational institutions scale by providing bespoke, people-centred solutions. We are currently partnering with a top-tier co-educational secondary school in Nigeria to hire an experienced Human Resources Manager. Reporting directly to the CEO and Executive Directors, you will lead the HR function, standardise people processes, and drive organisational growth across the institution.

• Put in place robust processes to ensure all HR activities, recruitment administration, and testing procedures are standardized and transparent.
• Communicate and lead the company's performance management system, assisting managers with appraisals and setting effective KPIs.
• Conduct needs analysis studies and collaborate with management to design targeted staff training and career development programs.
• Partner with senior leadership to develop annual compensation policies, conduct job pricing, and perform regional market analyses.
• Direct the operational aspects of the HR function to provide cost-effective, timely services and ensure consistent policy implementation.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Behavioural Science, or Social Science; a postgraduate qualification in HR is highly preferred.
• 10 to 15 years of general human resources experience, specifically within the educational or hospitality sector.
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, employment practices, and international HR standards in compensation and organisational development.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in recruitment, talent retention, and handling confidential employee information with strict discretion.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills with strong analytical and negotiation abilities.

• Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership impact in a top-tier educational institution.
• Comprehensive health insurance and other corporate benefits.

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