Head of Human Resources at a CBN-Regulated Finance Company - Novella Africa Limited

Novella Africa Limited - Our client, a CBN-regulated finance company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Human Resources

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Head of HR will be responsible for developing and executing human resource strategies in support of the overall business direction, with a particular focus on talent acquisition, organizational development, performance management, culture building, and compliance.
• You will be a strategic partner to leadership and a champion of employee engagement in a high-growth, tech-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the overall business vision and mission and long-term goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to executive management across all subsidiaries on people-related matters.
• Drive alignment of HR policies, procedures, and culture across the organization while ensuring flexibility where needed.
• Oversee all core HR functions, including talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, compensation and benefits, succession planning, and employee relations.
• Ensure efficient and compliant HR operations across all departments.
• Lead the standardization and optimization of HR processes across the organization.
• Shape and champion the company’s culture across all entities, ensuring strong engagement and a high-performance work environment.
• Establish frameworks for leadership development, employee engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Guide each business unit in building strong and effective HR teams.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and internal controls across all jurisdictions where the group operates.
• Oversee audits, risk assessments, and HR-related investigations.
• Leverage HR data and metrics to provide insights to the executive management and support data-driven decision-making.
• Monitor KPIs to measure the effectiveness of HR strategies and interventions across the group.
• Oversee disciplinary procedures, conflict resolution, and grievance handling in line with the company’s policy.
• Provide internal consulting support to new or growing business units, offering guidance on structure, staffing, and HR frameworks.
• Where applicable, collaborate with external HR consultants or advisory partners to support organizational development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of 11 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership role—preferably in fintech or fast-paced financial services.
• Professional certification (ACIPM, SPHRI, SHRM).
• Experience working in startups or scaling organizations.
• Strong knowledge of employment law, employment relations, and industry trends.
• Demonstrated experience managing HR operations across multiple companies or business units.
• Strong background in HR strategy, organizational development, and operational excellence.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Tech-savvy with experience using HR tools and platforms (HRIS, ATS, LMS).

Application Closing Date
15th September, 2025.