Human Resource Manager at Barama Energy Resources

Barama Energy Resources is committed to be among the world’s best global energy companies, most admired for its people, services, partnership and performance while adhering to the highest standards of business conduct.

We are dully approved and certified by the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) in respect of in-country specifics for different project work. We also co-operate with complementary companies into forming high technology consortium related to the oil and gas activities and other energy projects

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resource Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities
Workforce Planning & Recruitment:

• Design workforce plans aligned with exploration, drilling, and production phases.
• Source and recruit technical and non-technical staff locally and internationally.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) guidelines.

HR Compliance & Industrial Relations:

• Ensure full compliance with Nigerian Labour Laws and sector-specific regulations (DPR, NUPRC).
• Oversee union relations and collective bargaining, especially in upstream operations.
• Maintain updated HR policies aligned with local and international standards.

Performance Management & Training:

• Implement KPI-based performance systems aligned with operational goals.
• Facilitate competency development across technical and leadership domains.
• Coordinate with accredited training bodies for professional certifications (IWCF, NEBOSH, OSHA).

Employee Engagement & Retention:

• Design engagement and welfare programs for site-based staff.

• Manage rotation schedules and expatriate welfare logistics.

• Conduct regular staff surveys and feedback mechanisms.

HSE Integration:

• Partner with HSE teams to promote a culture of safety.
• Coordinate fitness-for-work evaluations, drug screening, and emergency readiness.

Requirements

• MSc or MBA in HRM, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum of 15 years’ experience, with at least 10 in Oil & Gas or similar industries.
• Proven experience in:
• Site-based HR operations.
• Union and expatriate management.
• Local content compliance.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Nigerian Labour Law, Pension Act, and industrial policies.
• HR softwareand systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, Oracle HCM).
• HR metrics and analytics.

Preferred Certifications:

• CIPM (Nigeria) – essential.
• CIPD, SHRM, or HRCI – preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Design competitive remuneration structures, including offshore and hazard bonuses.
• Benchmark compensation against global Oil & Gas industry standards.
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration.

Application Closing Date
1st September, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@baramaenergy.ng using "HR Manager" as the subject of the mail.