Head of Human Resources at a Dynamic and Innovative Oil and Gas Firm - Deloitte Human Capital Consulting

Deloitte Human Capital Consulting - Our client, the African Medical Centre of Excellence, Abuja (AMCE Abuja), is a multi-specialty medical institution developed by Afreximbank in partnership with King's College Hospital London (KCH) which aims to revolutionize healthcare in Africa. Established to address critical gaps, the AMCE Abuja is committed to providing world-class care through innovative research, development, and education. The partnership with King's College Hospital ensures global expertise, world-class clinical training, research, and professional development. The Centre will offer comprehensive services in oncology, haematology, cardiovascular care, and general healthcare across the continent, with plans for expansion. The construction phase, supported by global partners, precedes a phased rollout over six years, evolving into a 500-bed facility.

Set to commence operations in early 2025, this flagship facility in Abuja is a key part of Afreximbank’s network of healthcare facilities, actively countering brain drain, reducing medical tourism by offering advanced procedures such as stem cell transplantation and state-of-the-art treatments for various diseases, and fostering employment opportunities. The vision for the AMCE initiative is to shape a healthier and more educated future for Africa.

They are recruiting candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Human Resources

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Head of Human Resources is a critical executive leadership role accountable for enterprise-wide talent strategy, organizational development, and people-based governance.
• The incumbent will act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and senior leadership, fostering a high-performance culture, talent integrity, and alignment with Nigerian labor laws and international best practices.
• This is a transformational role aimed at driving a forward-looking, agile, and digitally enabled HR function that supports the company’s innovation and growth agenda within the energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a key advisor to the CEO and senior leadership on human capital strategy, succession planning, and organizational design.
• Monitor labor trends, emerging workforce risks, and new legislation to ensure the organization is always compliant with Nigerian Labor Laws, and other industrial regulations.
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive HR framework, including performance management systems, total rewards structures, and learning and development initiatives.
• Lead the development and enforcement of a strong ethical culture, employee value proposition (EVP), and corporate values across the enterprise.
• Collaborate with the Executive team to ensure robust manpower planning and talent acquisition strategies are embedded in business expansion activities.
• Proactively identify talent gaps, cultural threats, and areas for operational improvement within the employee lifecycle.
• Develop effective monitoring and HR metric systems to track organizational health, employee engagement levels, and workforce productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Law, or a related field. An MBA or a relevant Master’s degree (e.g., MSc in Strategic HR) is highly preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CIPM (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria) are mandatory. Additional international certifications like SPHRi, SHRM-SCP, or CIPD are strongly required.
• 12–15 years of progressive experience in Human Resources management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity—preferably within the oil and gas, energy, or large-scale industrial sectors.
• Deep knowledge of the Nigerian labor and regulatory environment, including the Nigerian Labor Act, Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021 provisions regarding human capital, and NUPRC/NMDPRA guidelines for personnel in the energy sector.
• Strong experience in strategic workforce planning, collective bargaining/industrial relations, organizational design, and high-level talent acquisition.

Leadership Attributes:

• Strategic and critical thinker with deep business insight into the energy value chain and the future of work in a transitioning industry.
• High ethical standards and a proven track record in building organizational trust and fostering an inclusive workplace.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at the Board and Executive levels.
• Ability to lead change and drive enterprise-wide culture shifts toward higher productivity and agility.
• Digitally aware, with a strong understanding of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), people analytics, and automated payroll/performance platforms.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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