Head, Human Resources at a Major Downstream Oil and Gas Company - JEV Consulting

JEV Consulting - Our client, one of the major players in the downstream oil and gas sector, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head, Human Resources

Location: Ogbaku, Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• They require a Head, Human Resources, for immediate employment.
• The preferred candidate should be based in Owerri, Imo state or willing to relocate (Accommodation may be provided).

Position Overview

• The Head of HR will be responsible for establishing and leading the Human Resources department in a fast-growing filling station operation. This role requires a proactive professional who will design, implement, and manage HR policies, processes, and programs that support employee performance, compliance, and business goals.

Key Responsibilities
HR Department Setup:

• Design the HR department structure and processes from scratch.
• Develop HR policies and ensure alignment with labor laws and company culture.
• Set up employee documentation systems and databases.

Recruitment & Staffing:

• Define staffing needs per department.
• Lead recruitment and selection processes for all staff categories (pump attendants to senior staff).
• Design job descriptions and role expectations.

Staff Onboarding & Training:

• Develop structured onboarding and induction programs.
• Identify training needs and implement regular training and retraining.
• Establish SOPs and compliance training for operational roles.

Performance Management:

• Create a performance appraisal framework tailored to the company’s structure.
• Lead the implementation of KPIs, performance reviews, and improvement plans.

Employee Relations & Welfare:

• Promote a culture of engagement, respect, and accountability.
• Handle conflict resolution, grievance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Implement staff welfare programs and communication channels.

Payroll & Compliance:

• Coordinate with Accounts for salary and benefits administration.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (Pension, NSITF, ITF, NHF, etc.).
• Maintain updated employee records and HR audit trails.

Health, Safety & Operational HR:

• Support HSE compliance and incident reporting processes.
• Design shift schedules and workforce rotation policies.
• Support fleet/driver personnel management if applicable.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in HRM, Business Admin, or related field (Master’s or CIPM certification preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years HR experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in blue-collar environments or retail/logistics/oil & gas sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Presentation software and basic HR software.

Remuneration
Competitive commensurate with experience.

Application Closing Date
30th September, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@jevconsulting.com.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the email.