Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Human Capital Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and implement a people strategy aligned with the firm’s business objectives
• Advise executive management and the Board on HR-related matters
• Drive organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and culture transformation
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Lead recruitment strategies to attract top talent in:
• Investment management
• Risk, compliance, and finance
• Technology and operations
• Build a strong employer brand within Nigeria’s financial services sector
• Manage succession planning for critical roles
Learning & Development
• Design leadership development and continuous learning programs
• Promote professional certifications e.g., CFA, ACCA, CIPM
• Build technical and soft skills capabilities across teams
Performance Management
• Develop and oversee performance management frameworks
• Align individual KPIs with organizational goals e.g., AUM growth, revenue targets
• Implement reward systems linked to performance outcomes
Compensation & Benefits
• Design competitive compensation structures aligned with Nigerian market benchmarks
• Ensure compliance with pension regulations under National Pension Commission
• Manage payroll, bonuses, and incentive schemes
Employee Relations & Industrial Relations
• Manage employee relations and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws and regulations
• Represent the organization in employment-related matters, including disputes handled by National Industrial Court of Nigeria
HR Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Ensure HR policies comply with:
• Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria guidelines
• Nigerian labor laws and employment standards
• Nigeria Data Protection Act employee data protection
• Oversee HR audits, documentation, and reporting
Culture, Engagement & Diversity
• Promote a high-performance, ethical, and inclusive workplace culture
• Drive employee engagement initiatives
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion DEI
HR Technology & Digital Transformation
• Implement and manage HR Information Systems HRIS
• Leverage data analytics for workforce insights and decision-making
• Drive automation of HR processes
Leadership & Team Management
• Lead the HR team across recruitment, training, compensation, and operations
• Manage HR budgets and resource allocation
• Build a strong HR business partnering model
Key Performance Indicators KPIs
• Employee retention and turnover rates
• Time-to-hire and quality of hire
• Employee engagement scores
• Performance management effectiveness
• Compliance with labor and regulatory requirements
• Training and development impact metrics
Educational Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
• MBA or Master’s degree in HR or Business – preferred
Professional Certifications Highly Desirable
• CIPM Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria
• SHRM-SCP / SHRM-CP
• HRCI SPHR/PHR
• Relevant leadership or executive education programs
Experience
• 15-20+ years of progressive HR experience
• Minimum of 10 years in senior leadership roles
• Experience in financial services asset management, banking, or fintech is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of Nigerian labor laws and HR practices
Technical Competencies
• Deep knowledge of:
• Talent management and workforce planning
• Compensation and benefits structures in Nigeria
• HR analytics and reporting
• Understanding of:
• Regulatory expectations from Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria
• Pension compliance via National Pension Commission
• Employee data protection under Nigeria Data Protection Act
Core Skills
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Leadership and change management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• High emotional intelligence
Personal Attributes
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Results-driven mindset
• Adaptability and resilience
• Strong ethical orientation
Human Capital Strategy & Leadership
• Develop and implement a people strategy aligned with the firm’s business objectives
• Advise executive management and the Board on HR-related matters
• Drive organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and culture transformation
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Lead recruitment strategies to attract top talent in:
• Investment management
• Risk, compliance, and finance
• Technology and operations
• Build a strong employer brand within Nigeria’s financial services sector
• Manage succession planning for critical roles
Learning & Development
• Design leadership development and continuous learning programs
• Promote professional certifications e.g., CFA, ACCA, CIPM
• Build technical and soft skills capabilities across teams
Performance Management
• Develop and oversee performance management frameworks
• Align individual KPIs with organizational goals e.g., AUM growth, revenue targets
• Implement reward systems linked to performance outcomes
Compensation & Benefits
• Design competitive compensation structures aligned with Nigerian market benchmarks
• Ensure compliance with pension regulations under National Pension Commission
• Manage payroll, bonuses, and incentive schemes
Employee Relations & Industrial Relations
• Manage employee relations and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws and regulations
• Represent the organization in employment-related matters, including disputes handled by National Industrial Court of Nigeria
HR Governance, Risk & Compliance
• Ensure HR policies comply with:
• Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria guidelines
• Nigerian labor laws and employment standards
• Nigeria Data Protection Act employee data protection
• Oversee HR audits, documentation, and reporting
Culture, Engagement & Diversity
• Promote a high-performance, ethical, and inclusive workplace culture
• Drive employee engagement initiatives
• Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion DEI
HR Technology & Digital Transformation
• Implement and manage HR Information Systems HRIS
• Leverage data analytics for workforce insights and decision-making
• Drive automation of HR processes
Leadership & Team Management
• Lead the HR team across recruitment, training, compensation, and operations
• Manage HR budgets and resource allocation
• Build a strong HR business partnering model
Key Performance Indicators KPIs
• Employee retention and turnover rates
• Time-to-hire and quality of hire
• Employee engagement scores
• Performance management effectiveness
• Compliance with labor and regulatory requirements
• Training and development impact metrics
Educational Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field
• MBA or Master’s degree in HR or Business – preferred
Professional Certifications Highly Desirable
• CIPM Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria
• SHRM-SCP / SHRM-CP
• HRCI SPHR/PHR
• Relevant leadership or executive education programs
Experience
• 15-20+ years of progressive HR experience
• Minimum of 10 years in senior leadership roles
• Experience in financial services asset management, banking, or fintech is highly preferred
• Strong understanding of Nigerian labor laws and HR practices
Technical Competencies
• Deep knowledge of:
• Talent management and workforce planning
• Compensation and benefits structures in Nigeria
• HR analytics and reporting
• Understanding of:
• Regulatory expectations from Securities and Exchange Commission Nigeria
• Pension compliance via National Pension Commission
• Employee data protection under Nigeria Data Protection Act
Core Skills
• Strategic thinking and business acumen
• Leadership and change management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Conflict resolution and negotiation
• High emotional intelligence
Personal Attributes
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Results-driven mindset
• Adaptability and resilience
• Strong ethical orientation
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