Head of People Operations at Tailored Talent

Tailored Talent - Our client is recruiting experienced candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of People Operations

Location: Lagos 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• The ideal candidate will act as a strategic advisor to leadership, ensuring that the company’s people operations support its growth, foster a high-performance culture, and maintain a robust framework for talent and organizational development.
• This position also leads initiatives to establish scalable HR processes and a thriving workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Workforce Planning:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive manpower strategy to meet current and future business needs.
• Partner with leadership to identify organizational capability gaps and plan for upskilling, reskilling, or role transitions.
• Analyze workforce data to forecast needs and make informed recommendations on staffing and resource allocation.

HR Systems and Process Optimization:

• Design and implement HR systems and tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and employee experience.
• Oversee the maintenance and optimization of HR technology, ensuring accurate data management and reporting.
• Establish and refine HR processes to support seamless operations across the employee lifecycle.

Culture and Organizational Development:

• Lead initiatives to strengthen company culture, ensuring alignment with organizational values and goals.
• Develop strategies to foster employee engagement, inclusivity, and a sense of belonging across teams.
• Collaborate with leadership to define and communicate the desired workplace culture and drive its adoption.

People Operations and Policy Management:

• Oversee the full scope of employee life-cycle processes, from onboarding to offboarding, ensuring a consistent and high-quality employee experience.
• Design and implement performance management systems that drive accountability and recognize achievements.
• Lead efforts to establish fair and competitive compensation, benefits, and rewards programs.

Leadership Development and Succession Planning:

• Develop and execute leadership development programs to build a pipeline of future leaders.
• Create and implement succession planning frameworks to ensure continuity in key roles.
• Guide senior leaders in adopting effective people management practices.

Compliance and Risk Management:

• Ensure HR policies and practices comply with all local, state, and federal labor laws.
• Mitigate risks by proactively addressing potential employee relations issues and promoting a positive workplace environment.

Metrics and Analytics:

• Use HR analytics and key performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of HR initiatives and make data-driven decisions.
• Regularly report on HR metrics to leadership, providing insights on workforce trends, engagement levels, and other critical areas.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 7 - 10 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on strategic HR leadership and operations.
• Certifications such as SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR are highly desirable.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale HR initiatives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Skills and Competencies:

• Expertise in strategic workforce planning and HR systems implementation.
• Strong knowledge of organizational development, culture-building, and employee engagement strategies.
• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization.
• High adaptability to change and a strong focus on continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in HR technology and tools, with strong familiarity in analytics and reporting.

Key Achievements:

• A track record of building high-performing teams and positive, inclusive workplaces.
• Demonstrated success in aligning people strategies with long-term business objectives.
• Demonstrated success in managing and implementing organizational change initiatives.

Salary
N800,000 - N1,000,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
1st December, 2025.