Favourtie HRguide - Our client, a logistics company, is a growing force in the trailer and truck logistics industry, moving freight across the country with a fleet that never sleeps.
They are recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: Human Resource Manager (Trucking, Trailer & Logistics Operations)
Location: Apapa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Arrangement: hybrid
About the Role
- Our client is looking for a seasoned HR Manager who understands the pace, pressure, and people dynamics unique to the trucking, logistics, and manufacturing distribution world.
- This is a senior leadership role where you will serve as a true business partner to operations, helping us hire the right people, keep them engaged, and ensure every aspect of our workforce management is compliant, efficient, and forward-thinking.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end recruitment for drivers, dispatchers, warehouse staff, and corporate roles
- Manage onboarding, compliance, and regulatory documentation
- Develop and implement retention strategies to reduce high driver turnover
- Oversee performance management and disciplinary procedures across all departments
- Partner with operations leadership to align HR strategy with fleet and logistics goals
- Administer benefits, payroll coordination, and employee relations
- Champion a safety-first culture across the entire organization
- Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy
- Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other issues
- Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation and preservation of human capital
- Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, tactics and procedures across the organization
- Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
- Maintain pay plan and benefits program
- Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field
- 3 years of HR management experience in trucking, logistics, manufacturing, or distribution
- Solid understanding of DOT regulations, CDL requirements, and driver compliance
- Proven record of reducing turnover in high-volume, shift-based environments
- Strong knowledge of employment law and multi-state compliance
- Experience with HRIS systems and workforce planning tools
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR certification preferred.
Important:
- Candidates must have prior HR experience specifically within trucking, logistics, manufacturing, distribution, or a closely related industrial operations environment.
- Applications without relevant industry experience will not be considered.
Why Join Us
- Competitive base salary (N350,000 - N500,000 monthly) commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, holidays, and personal leave.
Application Closing Date
26th May, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: Foyinoluwa@gmail.com using "HR Manager" as the subject of the mail.
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