SwiftSync Consulting - Our client, a major and well-established player in the Agro-Manufacturing sector, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:
Job Title: HR Business Partner (Manufacturing)
Location: Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time
Position Overview
- Our client is seeking an exceptional Human Resources Business Partner (Manufacturing) to shape workforce strategy, strengthen organisational capability, and enable high-performance operations across a rapidly scaling production environment.
- The HR Business Partner (Manufacturing) will serve as a strategic partner to TMDK Agro Park Manufacturing operations, providing comprehensive human resources support to drive organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and operational excellence.
- This role requires a deep understanding of manufacturing environments and the ability to align HR strategies with business objectives in the agro-manufacturing sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with manufacturing leadership to develop and implement HR strategies that support operational goals and business objectives
- Lead talent acquisition initiatives for manufacturing roles, including recruitment, selection, and onboarding of production staff.
- Design and implement performance management systems tailored to manufacturing operations and production targets
- Develop comprehensive training and development programs for manufacturing personnel, including safety, technical skills, and leadership development.
- Manage employee relations issues, grievances, and disciplinary processes in compliance with Nigerian labour laws
- Lead organizational development initiatives, including change management, culture transformation, and employee engagement programs
- Collaborate with safety teams to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations in manufacturing environments
- Analyse HR metrics and manufacturing KPIs to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement
- Support compensation and benefits administration, including shift differentials, overtime management, and incentive programs.
- Facilitate communication between management and employees, including union relations where applicable
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, or related field
- Professional HR certification (CIPD, SHRM-CP, PHR, CIPM, or equivalent) preferred
- 6-8 years of progressive HR experience with at least 3 years in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Deep understanding of Nigerian labor laws, employment regulations, and industrial relations practices
- Experience with shift work management, blue-collar workforce, and manufacturing safety requirements
- Strong knowledge of HRIS systems, payroll management, and HR analytics tools
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work with a diverse workforce
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or Business Administration
- Experience in agro-processing, food manufacturing, or related industries
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience with union negotiations and collective bargaining agreements
- Bilingual capabilities in English and local Nigerian languages
Key Competencies:
- Strategic HR planning and business partnership
- Manufacturing operations understanding
- Change management and organizational development
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Data analysis and HR metrics interpretation.
Application Closing Date
31st May, 2026.
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