Human Resources Manager at Sunplast Industry Limited

Sunplast is a leading plastic manufacturing company in Nigeria with almost 30 years experience in the plastic manufacturing industry. Sun Group entered into the Plastics industry through the acquisition of a plant in Sango Ota, Ogun State in 1991. A second plant was installed and commissioned in 2000 in Lagos. In 2015 both plants were merged under one roof in Ogun State. The plants, which operate under the names Bright Products Limited and Sunplast Industries Limited, are equipped with top-of-the-line injection molding machines from China, India and Taiwan.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: Ota, Ogun

Job Summary

• The HR Manager will oversee all human resources functions within the manufacturing facility, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• The role involves managing recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compliance, training, and workforce planning to support operational efficiency and productivity.

Key Responsibilities (KRA – Key Result Areas)
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes
• Ensure timely filling of vacancies
• Collaborate with department heads on manpower planning

Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Foster a positive work environment and strong organizational culture
• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution
• Implement engagement initiatives to improve morale and retention

Performance Management:

• Oversee performance appraisal systems and processes
• Ensure alignment of individual goals with company objectives
• Support managers in performance improvement plans

Training & Development:

• Identify training needs and coordinate learning programs
• Implement onboarding and continuous development initiatives
• Track training effectiveness and ROI

HR Operations & Administration:

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation
• Oversee payroll coordination, leave management, and benefits administration
• Ensure smooth day-to-day HR operations

Compliance & Policy Management:

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws and regulations
• Develop and enforce HR policies and procedures
• Handle audits and regulatory inspections

Industrial Relations (Manufacturing Focus):

• Manage union relationships (if applicable)
• Handle shop-floor workforce issues
• Ensure adherence to safety and labor standards

Compensation & Benefits:

• Manage salary structures and benefits programs
• Conduct salary benchmarking and reviews
• Ensure internal equity and external competitiveness

Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
Recruitment & Staffing:

• Time-to-fill vacancies
• Cost-per-hire
• Quality of hire (performance of new hires within 6 months)

Employee Retention & Engagement:

• Employee turnover rate
• Retention rate of key talent
• Employee satisfaction/engagement scores

Performance Management:

• Percentage of completed performance appraisals
• Improvement in underperforming staff
• Alignment of KPIs across departments

Training & Development:

• Training completion rate
• Training effectiveness score
• Employee skill improvement metrics

HR Operations Efficiency:

• Payroll accuracy rate
• Timeliness of HR processes (leave approvals, documentation, etc.)
• HR service delivery turnaround time

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Number of compliance violations
• Audit success rate
• Reduction in legal/disciplinary cases

Industrial Relations:

• Number of disputes/grievances resolved
• Reduction in workplace conflicts
• Union negotiation outcomes (if applicable)

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 7–10 years HR experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Professional certification (CIPM, SHRM, HRCI) is an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of labor laws and industrial relations
• Experience managing large workforce (factory/shop floor)

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Leadership and people management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Knowledge of HR software and systems
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Application Closing Date
5th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talentacqisition@sungroupe.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.