Human Resource Business Partner at I-CHR Limited

I-CHR Limited is an HR consultancy firm with over a decade of experience in Hr services in the heart of the city of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. We offer a wide span of services ranging from training development, recruitment, outsourcing, outplacement services and a host of other services with top-notch client satisfaction and expertise in manpower solutions and more.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP)

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Human Resources
Directly Reports to: HR Director
Indirectly Reports to: General Manager, Operations
Supervises: Foremen, HR/Admin Officers
Indirect Oversight: Over 100 skilled and unskilled workers across multiple sites

Job Summary

• The HRBP partners strategically with ichr group’s leadership, foremen, and clients to ensure effective HR management across operational sites.
• This role drives talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance while working proactively and independently within a field-focused environment.

Responsibilities
Operational Responsibilities:

• Primary HR liaison supporting foremen, supervisors, and field staff.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, and workforce deployment.
• Conduct site visits for engagement, compliance, and safety oversight.
• Support disciplinary processes, performance issues, and grievance handling.
• Liaise with the HR Director and GM Operations to align HR strategy with business needs.

Key Responsibilities / Major Tasks:

• Lead recruitment for skilled and unskilled roles.
• Identify training needs and roll out development programs.
• Foster client relationships and ensure HR support aligns with project expectations.
• Implement performance appraisal systems to drive productivity.
• Monitor HR metrics and feedback to inform leadership decisions.
• Assist with HR policy development, change management, and employee engagement initiatives.

KPIs

• Project staffing readiness and timeliness.
• Compliance with labor laws, safety standards, and internal HR policies.
• HRD, Foremen and client satisfaction with HR delivery.
• Reduction in delays in HR legal and internal documentation, turnover, absenteeism, and disciplinary incidences.
• Completion of training/development initiatives and accurate HR reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or higher in HR Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience, preferably in field/operational contexts (e.g., construction, oil & gas).
• CIPM or equivalent HR certification is highly preferred.

Knowledge & Skills Required:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR practices.
• Proficiency in HRIS, payroll systems, and workforce management tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and client relationship skills.
• Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Effective communication, coaching, and conflict-resolution abilities.

Salary
N100,000 - N120,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
7th October, 2025.