Human Resources Manager (Oil & Gas)

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Khadasha Innovations Africa is hiring an experienced Human Resources Manager to lead people, policy, compliance, and employee performance functions. The role requires strong generalist HR experience, knowledge of Nigerian labour and employment law, and the ability to review agreements and organisational documentation. Candidates with legal or compliance experience will have an advantage.

• Hands-on HR management role covering strategy, compliance, and employee relations
• Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience required
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour and employment law essential
• Legal or compliance background is a distinct advantage
• Professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM, or HRCI preferred

Original source description

This is a hands-on management position requiring someone who can develop HR systems while also effectively managing day-to-day employee matters. The ideal candidate will have strong generalist HR experience: combined with a good understanding of Nigerian labour and employment law. Because the role will also involve reviewing agreements, external documentation and organisational commitments, candidates with prior legal experience, experience: working closely with legal teams, or a strong legal/compliance background will have an advantage. We are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Human Resources Manager to lead the organisation's people, policy, compliance, and employee performance functions. Key Responsibilities: HR Strategy & Operations: Maintain accurate employee records and ensure HR documentation is properly managed. Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organisation's business objectives. Support organisational restructuring and change management initiatives. Manage the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, performance management, development, disciplinary processes and exits. Advise management on workforce planning, organisational structure and people-related decisions. Policies, SOPs & Compliance: Ensure HR practices comply with applicable Nigerian labour and employment legislation. Develop, review and update HR policies, employee handbooks, SOPs and internal guidelines. Monitor changes in employment regulations and advise management on their implications. Ensure disciplinary, grievance and termination processes are properly documented and compliant. Legal & Documentation: Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails for contractual and employee matters. Draft, review and support the negotiation of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), agreements and other organisational documents. Review contracts, correspondence, proposals and documentation received from external organisations before escalation or execution. Identify potential legal, employment or contractual risks within documents and escalate matters requiring specialist legal advice. Work with external legal advisers where necessary. Performance Management: Develop and manage Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) where required. Establish performance review cycles, KPIs and employee evaluation processes. Design and manage effective performance management systems. Coach managers on addressing underperformance and employee development. Analyse performance trends and recommend interventions. Employee Relations & Change Management: Support leadership during organisational change, restructuring or process improvement initiatives. Develop employee engagement and retention initiatives. Promote a professional, accountable and performance-driven workplace culture. Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters and workplace conflicts professionally. Requirements: Demonstrated experience: developing HR policies, SOPs and employee procedures. Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience, with significant responsibility across core HR functions. Experience: supporting change management or organisational transformation. Strong understanding of employee relations, disciplinary procedures and workplace compliance. Ability to work independently and advise senior management. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or a related discipline. Strong performance management and PIP experience. Excellent written communication and documentation skills. Strong practical knowledge of Nigerian labour and employment law. Strong judgement, confidentiality and attention to detail. Experience: drafting and/or reviewing MOUs, agreements and formal organisational documentation. Preferred: Professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI or equivalent. Experience: working in a structured corporate environment. Previous experience: within the oil & gas, energy, engineering or related sectors. Legal training, previous legal-sector experience: or significant experience: working with legal/compliance teams. What We Are Looking For: We are particularly interested in someone who combines strong HR judgement with commercial and legal awareness. N500,000 - N700,000 monthly. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 24th August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Port Harcourt and 1 other location Port Harcourt , Rivers State Human Resources Manager job vacancies in Nigeria