Head of People at a Digital Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker for Africa - The People Practice

The People Practice - Our client, a digital Freight Forwarder and Customs Broker for Africa, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of People

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client is looking for an experienced Head of People to lead the Human Resources function of the organisation.
• The candidate will be pivotal in shaping the HR strategy and driving organizational growth by fostering a high-performing and engaged workforce.

Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company’s goals.
• Provide counsel to the CEO on talent management and organizational development.
• Establish and maintain an effective performance management framework.

Talent Acquisition & Management:

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies to attract top talent.
• Design employee development programs to enhance skills and career growth.

Employee Engagement & Culture:

• Foster a positive work culture that aligns with the company’s values.
• Implement employee engagement initiatives to boost morale and productivity.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Manage payroll, pensions, health insurance (HMO), and other benefits.
• Conduct periodic reviews of compensation structures to ensure competitiveness.

Compliance & Policy Implementation:

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and company policies.
• Regularly update HR policies in line with industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of people operations, recruiting including general HR experience, and 3 years' experience in leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of the Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Utilizes Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint) proficiently for creating documents, managing data, and preparing comprehensive presentations and reports.
• Proven track record in implementing HR strategies that drive business outcomes.
• Experience with startups and cross-country recruitment.

Must have skills:

• Exceptional organisational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-department collaboration.
• Proven track record of driving organisational culture initiatives.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and exercise conscious control of time spent on assigned tasks/activities to improve overall productivity.

Application Closing Date
23rd April, 2025.