Group Head, Human Resources at Bridgemead Limited (Abuja & Lagos)

Bridgemead HR provides customized HR solutions to optimize workforce productivity and profitability. Our expert trainers design bespoke training programs, innovative HR strategies, and efficient payroll systems tailored to each client’s unique needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Group Head, Human Resources

Locations: Abuja (FCT) and Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time (Senior Management)
Industry: Steel Manufacturing | Mining | Energy Holdings
Reports To: Group Executive Director / Group Managing Director (as applicable)

Role Summary

• The Group Head, Human Resources will provide strategic leadership for the Group's human capital function, driving workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation, succession planning, and organizational development across all subsidiaries.
• The role ensures HR strategies align with business objectives, regulatory requirements, governance standards, and the Group's long-term growth agenda.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group's HR strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and business growth plans.
• Lead workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, learning and development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
• Drive talent management, leadership development, retention strategies, and succession planning to build a high-performing workforce.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, corporate governance requirements, HR policies, and regulatory standards while managing employee relations and industrial relations matters.
• Oversee HR planning, budgeting, reporting, operational excellence, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Group.
• Partner with business leaders to support organizational transformation, culture development, and strategic change initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree is preferred.
• Relevant professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or CIPD is required.
• 10–20 years of progressive HR experience, including significant leadership responsibility within manufacturing, steel, mining, energy, logistics, heavy industry, or conglomerate environments.

Key Competencies:

• Human Capital Strategy & Workforce Planning
• Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning
• Performance & Reward Management
• Employee & Industrial Relations
• Organizational Development & Change Management
• HR Governance & Compliance
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking, Communication & Negotiation

Application Closing Date
10th July, 2026.