Senior HR Manager at African Industries Group (AIG)

African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 52 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed towards the nurturing and development of the local community.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior HR Manager

Location: Gujeni Village, Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Summary

• This is a strategic leadership role for a seasoned HR professional with extensive experience in manufacturing environments and a strong understanding of industrial relations, employee engagement, and HR operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full spectrum of Human Resources operations for the business unit.
• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage industrial relations and maintain positive relationships with employees, unions, and key stakeholders.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
• Drive talent acquisition, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee retention initiatives.
• Oversee performance management, learning and development, and organizational development programs.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian Labour Laws, company policies, and statutory regulations.
• Partner with business leaders to improve productivity, employee engagement, and organizational effectiveness.
• Prepare HR reports, analytics, and workforce insights to support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or CIPD is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years' progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HR leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Industrial Relations, labour law, collective bargaining, disciplinary processes, and employee engagement.
• Demonstrated experience managing large workforces in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound decision-making ability.

Application Closing Date
27th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to: Jamal.ogidan@africanindustries.com using "Senior HR Manager – Kaduna" as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.