Human Resources Business Partner at Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL)

Smart Partners Consulting Limited (SPCL) is an indigenous consulting firm poised on the business model of collaboration to provide professional services of Human Resources and Business Strategy to different companies in various sectors of Nigeria’s economy. It was incorporated in July 2013. Our idea of collaboration and partnership involves the synergy of tested experts in the market place to research, identify and proffer solutions to the ever dynamic needs of our Clients

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Lagos - Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is a strategic advisor to business leaders, responsible for aligning people strategies with organizational objectives to drive business performance, workforce effectiveness, and sustainable growth.
• The role partners with leadership to deliver talent, culture, organizational development, change management, and workforce planning initiatives that enable the achievement of business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to develop and execute people strategies that support organizational and departmental objectives.
• Drive workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, and talent management initiatives to ensure business continuity and growth.
• Provide strategic guidance on employee relations, performance management, leadership effectiveness, and organizational culture.
• Analyze workforce trends, HR metrics, and business data to identify risks, opportunities, and actionable insights.
• Lead change management initiatives and support business transformation efforts.
• Collaborate with leaders to identify capability gaps and implement talent development strategies.
• Champion employee engagement, diversity, inclusion, and culture initiatives that enhance productivity and retention.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation, corporate governance standards, and HR policies while balancing business needs.
• Influence and coach managers on people management practices, leadership behaviors, and employee experience.
• Partner with Centres of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Compensation & Benefits, HR Operations) to deliver integrated HR solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Master's degree and/or professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, CIPD) is an advantage.
• 6+ years of progressive HR experience, with significant exposure to business partnering, organizational development, and talent management.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior leaders and driving strategic HR initiatives.
• Strong understanding of employment law, workforce analytics, change management, and organizational effectiveness.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Workforce Planning
• Business Acumen
• Organizational Development
• Talent and Succession Management
• Change Management
• Leadership Coaching
• Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Stakeholder Management and Influencing
• Culture and Employee Experience Management.

Application Closing Date
30th June, 2026.

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