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HR Lead Job Posting

Job Position: HR Lead

Job Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers

Employment Type: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on HR Lead to own the full people-management function across the group — recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, HR compliance and organisational effectiveness — in a fast-moving, technically-driven environment.

Lead end-to-end recruitment, selection and onboarding for technical, commercial and support roles
Design, implement and monitor the performance management / KPI process, including quarterly reviews
Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, job descriptions and organisational charts
Ensure full compliance with Nigerian labour laws, statutory obligations (pension, NSITF, ITF, PAYE) and company policy
Oversee payroll inputs, leave, attendance and staff welfare administration
Coordinate training, certification tracking and competency development for technical and support staff
Manage employee relations, grievances and disciplinary processes fairly and promptly
Advise management on organisational structure, change management and culture
Supervise Admin / Front Desk and office-support staff

B.Sc / HND in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of HR experience, at least 3 years in a lead or managerial HR role
Membership of CIPM (MCIPM) or equivalent professional HR qualification — strongly preferred
Experience in oil & gas, engineering, industrial or technical-services organisations is a strong advantage
Sound knowledge of the Nigerian Labour Act and HR compliance requirements
Strong communication, discretion, leadership and conflict-resolution skills
Proficiency in MS Office; experience with HR information systems is an advantage.

HR Lead