Human Resource Manager at Pullus Africa

Pullus is leveraging on data-driven technology to connect poultry farmers to affordable finance, better markets, advisory services, global best practices and quality inputs

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resource Manager

Location: Kaduna 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Human Resources Manager will provide hands-on leadership for the full HR function in a fast-growing Agric-Tech startup. The role requires a pragmatic HR generalist who can build structures from the ground up while remaining agile and execution focused.
• The incumbent will support rapid scaling, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, and culture-building across corporate, technology, and field operations.

Responsibilities
HR Strategy & Organization Design:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization’s growth stage and business objectives.
• Work closely with the CEO and COO to support organizational design, workforce planning, and scalability.
• Establish fit-for-purpose HR policies, frameworks, and processes suitable for a lean startup environment.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across technical, field, operations, and corporate roles.
• Design cost-effective recruitment strategies suitable for a startup budget.
• Ensure efficient onboarding and early-stage employee integration.

Performance & Productivity Management:

• Design and manage simple, effective performance management systems linked to business outcomes.
• Support managers in setting KPIs and conducting performance reviews.
• Drive a results-oriented and accountability-driven culture.

Learning & Capability Development:

• Identify capability gaps and implement practical learning solutions.
• Coordinate internal and external training initiatives focused on operational effectiveness and leadership.
• Support succession planning and internal talent development.

Compensation, Payroll & HR Operations:

• Administer payroll, benefits, and employee records.
• Support the design of competitive yet sustainable compensation structures.
• Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency in HR operations.

Employee Relations:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations and grievance management.
• Build and sustain a positive startup culture aligned with company values.
• Lead employee engagement initiatives across office and field teams.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and statutory requirements.
• Manage disciplinary processes, exits, and documentation in line with best practices.
• Continuously review HR policies to reflect evolving business needs.

Administrative & Office Oversight:

• Provide functional supervision to the Administrative Officer and Front Desk Officer.
• Oversee office administration, facilities coordination, and front-desk operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.
• CIPM Professional Qualification (Associate or Full Member) – Mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years post-NYSC HR experience, preferably in a startup, Agric-Tech, technology, or operations-driven environment.
• Proven experience managing the full HR value chain.

Key Competencies:

• Strong understanding of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Hands-on, execution-focused mindset.
• Ability to build HR systems from scratch.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• High integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.