HR Manager at a Retail Company - HR-Aid Consults

HR-Aid Consults - Our client in the retail industry is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Industry: Fashion Retail
Mode of work: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client is looking to hire a well experienced HR Manager to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and select the best candidates that fit the culture and meet the needs of the organization
• Facilitates the proper induction and onboarding of new staff
• Facilitates and conducts reference checks for new employees when required
• Create and implement the HR policy manual
• Ensure regular update of the HR database with information on staff records, bio data, salaries or promotion as well as resignations
• Administer HR-related documentation, such as contracts of employment, reference checks and other enrolment documentation, as well as update files both manually and electronically
• Oversee the staff movement tracker/staff attendance register
• Oversee leave management, which includes maintaining an annual leave calendar for leave projections, outstanding leave days, and payment of leave allowances
• Review staff employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance
• Take the lead on the performance management process with the collation of mid-year and end of year review documentations, as well as draft confirmation letters for staff who are due
• Review the compensation and benefits plan
• Build and enforce the organizational work culture
• Ensure that the organization’s policies are adhered to
• Oversee and administer disciplinary procedures
• Prepare the organization’s calendar
• Oversee HMO, pension, and other benefits
• Provide advice to management on employee relations issues, including maintaining payment schedules and issuing memos to accounts for payment/due dates for pension, health insurance, and other statutory deductions
• Coordinate and ensure completion of employee exit interviews
• Report the outcome of the exit interview information to management and maintain data
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Work with the accounting and management teams to set budgets, monitor spending, and process payroll and other expenses
• Generate monthly and quarterly departmental reports
• Plan and coordinate administrative procedures and systems, and devise ways to streamline processes
• Perform all other HR and organizational-related duties as assigned

Requirements

• B.Sc. / M.Sc. in Human Resources, Business Administration, or any other related field
• At least 8 years' experience in a similar role
• Professional certification will be an advantage, e.g., CIPM, CIHRM.
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality, tact, discretion, initiative, and sound judgement
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Accurate and precise attention to detail
• Must be willing to work long hours and be very responsive
• Must be detail-oriented
• Must have a proactive attitude
• Display interest in keeping up to date with the introduction of new policies and laws
• Must have the ability to navigate stressful situations

Skills:

• Strong knowledge and understanding of business policies and procedures
• Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws involving employment, HR, and HR policies
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and similar employee management software
• Familiar with HR operations, including hiring, payroll, and employee benefits
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools, especially Word and Excel
• Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
• Good reporting skills.
• High level of professionalism
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals
• Result-oriented team player with exceptional motivation
• Excellent time management skills, ability to multitask and prioritize work
• Excellent organization, planning and coordination skills
• Good intuitive, negotiating, and analytical skills.

Salary
N600,000 – N750,000 / month.

Application Closing Date
13th March, 2026.