Job Description
Head of Human Resources & Corporate Services
Department: Human Resources & Administration
Reports To: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
Location: Lagos / Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Company Overview
A leading indigenous energy services company providing specialized solutions to the oil and gas sector. The company is committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth through strong corporate governance and high-performing people. We are seeking an experienced Head of Human Resources & Corporate Services to lead the organization’s people strategy, HR operations, and corporate administrative services.
Job Summary
The Head of Human Resources & Corporate Services is responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and execution of all human resource and administrative functions within the organization. The role provides leadership in organizational development, talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, compensation strategy, corporate communications, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to executive leadership, ensuring that the organization attracts, develops, motivates, and retains top talent while maintaining compliance with Nigerian labour laws and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with corporate objectives and long-term business plans.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive management on organizational development, talent management, and workforce optimization.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, leadership capability, and employee engagement.
• Communicate HR strategy across departments and ensure alignment with overall business priorities.
Performance Management
• Oversee the company’s performance management framework to ensure effective evaluation of employee performance.
• Collaborate with Business Unit Heads to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics for all roles.
• Monitor and evaluate performance outcomes and implement improvement initiatives.
• Utilize performance data to identify training needs, career development opportunities, and succession plans.
Learning & Development
• Design and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee training needs assessments and coordinate professional development programs.
• Manage training delivery, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure measurable business impact.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Lead recruitment and selection strategies to attract high-quality talent across all business units.
• Develop and maintain a strategic workforce planning framework to support business expansion.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation programs that ensure effective employee integration and productivity.
• Strengthen employer branding to position the company as an employer of choice within the energy sector.
Career Development & Succession Planning
• Develop structured career progression frameworks across the organization.
• Implement effective succession planning programs for leadership and critical operational roles.
• Ensure continuity of leadership through internal talent development initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
• Develop and maintain a competitive compensation and benefits framework aligned with industry benchmarks.
• Conduct periodic salary benchmarking and reward analysis to maintain competitiveness.
• Provide strategic guidance on reward structures that drive performance and employee retention.
Legal Compliance & HR Advisory
• Provide expert advice on employment legislation, HR policies, and labour-related legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Mitigate organizational risk through proactive HR governance and policy enforcement.
• Liaise with legal advisors on complex employment matters and disputes.
Employee Relations & Engagement
• Foster a positive workplace culture built on trust, transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Manage employee relations issues including grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
• Implement employee engagement initiatives that improve morale, productivity, and retention.
Industrial Relations
• Maintain effective labour relations and industrial harmony.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to proactively manage labour-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and labour regulations where applicable.
Administrative & Corporate Services Oversight
• Oversee corporate administrative functions, including facilities management, logistics, vendor management, and office operations.
• Ensure administrative processes are efficient, cost-effective, and scalable.
• Manage corporate service providers and maintain operational excellence in support services.
HR Metrics, Data & Systems
• Track and analyze key HR performance indicators including turnover, time-to-hire, employee engagement, and training ROI.
• Use HR analytics to inform strategic workforce planning and decision-making.
• Oversee the effective use of HRIS, talent management systems, and workforce analytics tools.
Corporate Communication & Digital Communication
• Lead internal corporate communication strategies that promote transparency and engagement.
• Support corporate branding and media communication initiatives.
• Oversee internal messaging and communication platforms to ensure consistent organizational messaging.
Key Competencies
• Strategic HR Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Workforce Planning & Talent Management
• Industrial Relations & Labour Law Compliance
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
• Training & Leadership Development
• HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making
• Corporate Governance & Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management & Executive Communication
• Administrative & Corporate Services Management
Requirements
Job & Person Specifications
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Humanities, or a related discipline.
• Master’s Degree (MBA or MSc in HRM) is an added advantage.
Professional Certifications
• CIPM (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management – Nigeria) – Mandatory
• Additional international certifications such as SHRM, HRCI, or CIPD are highly desirable.
Experience
• Minimum of 12 years relevant HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or managerial HR role.
• Experience within a structured organization in the Oil & Gas / Energy / EPC sector is strongly preferred.
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Strategic HR leader with strong HR business partnering experience.
• Experienced within a local EPC or oil & gas servicing company.
• Worked with at least one international service organization at a supervisory or mid-management level.
• Mature and people-focused leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills.
• Currently leading HR operations in a local EPC firm or similar environment.
Additional Requirements
• Residency in Port Harcourt is mandatory, with occasional travel to Lagos.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to work closely with executive management.
• Gender preference: Male preferred (not mandatory).
Working Conditions
• Full-time, office-based role in Port Harcourt, with occasional travel to Lagos and other company locations.
Benefits
Top level Competitive Salary + benefits
Department: Human Resources & Administration
Reports To: Managing Director / Chief Executive Officer
Location: Lagos / Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Company Overview
A leading indigenous energy services company providing specialized solutions to the oil and gas sector. The company is committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth through strong corporate governance and high-performing people. We are seeking an experienced Head of Human Resources & Corporate Services to lead the organization’s people strategy, HR operations, and corporate administrative services.
Job Summary
The Head of Human Resources & Corporate Services is responsible for leading the strategic direction, development, and execution of all human resource and administrative functions within the organization. The role provides leadership in organizational development, talent acquisition, workforce planning, performance management, learning and development, employee engagement, compensation strategy, corporate communications, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will act as a strategic partner to executive leadership, ensuring that the organization attracts, develops, motivates, and retains top talent while maintaining compliance with Nigerian labour laws and industry best practices.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership
• Develop and implement comprehensive HR strategies aligned with corporate objectives and long-term business plans.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive management on organizational development, talent management, and workforce optimization.
• Lead initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, leadership capability, and employee engagement.
• Communicate HR strategy across departments and ensure alignment with overall business priorities.
Performance Management
• Oversee the company’s performance management framework to ensure effective evaluation of employee performance.
• Collaborate with Business Unit Heads to develop Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and performance metrics for all roles.
• Monitor and evaluate performance outcomes and implement improvement initiatives.
• Utilize performance data to identify training needs, career development opportunities, and succession plans.
Learning & Development
• Design and implement a comprehensive learning and development strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee training needs assessments and coordinate professional development programs.
• Manage training delivery, monitoring, and evaluation to ensure measurable business impact.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Lead recruitment and selection strategies to attract high-quality talent across all business units.
• Develop and maintain a strategic workforce planning framework to support business expansion.
• Oversee onboarding and orientation programs that ensure effective employee integration and productivity.
• Strengthen employer branding to position the company as an employer of choice within the energy sector.
Career Development & Succession Planning
• Develop structured career progression frameworks across the organization.
• Implement effective succession planning programs for leadership and critical operational roles.
• Ensure continuity of leadership through internal talent development initiatives.
Compensation & Benefits
• Develop and maintain a competitive compensation and benefits framework aligned with industry benchmarks.
• Conduct periodic salary benchmarking and reward analysis to maintain competitiveness.
• Provide strategic guidance on reward structures that drive performance and employee retention.
Legal Compliance & HR Advisory
• Provide expert advice on employment legislation, HR policies, and labour-related legal matters.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Mitigate organizational risk through proactive HR governance and policy enforcement.
• Liaise with legal advisors on complex employment matters and disputes.
Employee Relations & Engagement
• Foster a positive workplace culture built on trust, transparency, collaboration, and accountability.
• Manage employee relations issues including grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
• Implement employee engagement initiatives that improve morale, productivity, and retention.
Industrial Relations
• Maintain effective labour relations and industrial harmony.
• Engage with relevant stakeholders to proactively manage labour-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and labour regulations where applicable.
Administrative & Corporate Services Oversight
• Oversee corporate administrative functions, including facilities management, logistics, vendor management, and office operations.
• Ensure administrative processes are efficient, cost-effective, and scalable.
• Manage corporate service providers and maintain operational excellence in support services.
HR Metrics, Data & Systems
• Track and analyze key HR performance indicators including turnover, time-to-hire, employee engagement, and training ROI.
• Use HR analytics to inform strategic workforce planning and decision-making.
• Oversee the effective use of HRIS, talent management systems, and workforce analytics tools.
Corporate Communication & Digital Communication
• Lead internal corporate communication strategies that promote transparency and engagement.
• Support corporate branding and media communication initiatives.
• Oversee internal messaging and communication platforms to ensure consistent organizational messaging.
Key Competencies
• Strategic HR Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Workforce Planning & Talent Management
• Industrial Relations & Labour Law Compliance
• Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
• Training & Leadership Development
• HR Analytics & Data-Driven Decision Making
• Corporate Governance & Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management & Executive Communication
• Administrative & Corporate Services Management
Requirements
Job & Person Specifications
Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Humanities, or a related discipline.
• Master’s Degree (MBA or MSc in HRM) is an added advantage.
Professional Certifications
• CIPM (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management – Nigeria) – Mandatory
• Additional international certifications such as SHRM, HRCI, or CIPD are highly desirable.
Experience
• Minimum of 12 years relevant HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or managerial HR role.
• Experience within a structured organization in the Oil & Gas / Energy / EPC sector is strongly preferred.
Ideal Candidate Profile
• Strategic HR leader with strong HR business partnering experience.
• Experienced within a local EPC or oil & gas servicing company.
• Worked with at least one international service organization at a supervisory or mid-management level.
• Mature and people-focused leader with exceptional stakeholder management skills.
• Currently leading HR operations in a local EPC firm or similar environment.
Additional Requirements
• Residency in Port Harcourt is mandatory, with occasional travel to Lagos.
• Strong leadership presence and ability to work closely with executive management.
• Gender preference: Male preferred (not mandatory).
Working Conditions
• Full-time, office-based role in Port Harcourt, with occasional travel to Lagos and other company locations.
Benefits
Top level Competitive Salary + benefits
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