Group Head of Human Resources

We are seeking an exceptionally experienced Group Head of Human Resources to provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and oversight of the Group's Human Resources function.

The successful candidate will be the highest-ranking HR professional within the organization, providing leadership and direction to HR Managers, HR personnel, and related people-management functions across the Group.

This is a Group-level leadership position, not an HR Manager role. The successful candidate will oversee HR Managers and HR teams, establish Group-wide HR structures, standards, policies, and systems, and ensure that the HR function operates in a coordinated, professional, and effective manner.

The role will focus on strengthening organizational structure, HR systems and processes, staff management and accountability, recruitment and training, performance management, employee relations, and workforce planning to support the organization's continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Group HR Leadership:
• Establish Group-wide HR standards, policies, procedures, and practices.
• Develop and implement an HR structure capable of supporting the organization's present and future growth.
• Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Group's Human Resources function.
• Advise the Managing Director and senior management on significant people, workforce, and organizational matters.
• Supervise, guide, and hold HR Managers and HR teams accountable for effective delivery of their responsibilities.
• Ensure consistency in the application of HR policies and practices across the organization.
• Serve as the Group's highest-level HR authority, providing direction and oversight to HR Managers, HR Officers, and other HR personnel.
• Organizational Structure & Development:
• Lead initiatives aimed at improving organizational effectiveness and staff productivity.
• Develop HR systems and processes that promote structure, accountability, and efficiency.
• Review the existing organizational structure and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Develop succession planning, career progression, and leadership development structures.
• Establish clear reporting lines, roles, responsibilities, and levels of authority.
• Ensure the HR structure evolves in line with organizational growth and business objectives.
• Assess staffing requirements and advise management on workforce planning.
• Recruitment & Workforce Planning:
• Establish appropriate processes for attracting, selecting, and retaining high-quality employees.
• Approve and oversee senior and critical recruitment where appropriate.
• Develop workforce plans in conjunction with management and departmental heads.
• Ensure the organization has the right number and calibre of employees to meet operational needs.
• Provide overall oversight of recruitment across the Group.
• Oversee onboarding, probation, confirmation, promotion, transfers, and employee exits.
• Ensure recruitment processes are properly structured, consistent, and aligned with organizational requirements.
• Training, Professional Development & CPD:
• Oversee CPD, professional examinations, certifications, and other relevant development programmes.
• Oversee the planning and implementation of annual training programmes.
• Evaluate training programmes and ensure training expenditure delivers meaningful organizational value.
• Ensure employees receive appropriate professional development and skills training.
• Develop career development and succession programmes for key employees.
• Establish the Group's overall training and employee development strategy.
• Identify organizational and departmental training needs.
• Performance Management & Accountability:
• Establish and oversee a Group-wide performance management system.
• Ensure employees have clear responsibilities, objectives, and performance expectations.
• Work with departmental heads and HR Managers to address performance concerns.
• Establish appropriate processes for managing underperformance and disciplinary matters.
• Oversee staff appraisal and performance review processes.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professionalism, and responsibility.
• Employee Relations & Working Conditions:
• Monitor working conditions and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Ensure employees understand organizational policies, standards, and expectations.
• Provide overall leadership on employee relations across the Group.
• Establish procedures for grievances, disciplinary matters, and workplace disputes.
• Ensure employee concerns and workplace issues are handled appropriately and consistently.
• Promote a professional, respectful, and productive working environment.
• HR Policies, Systems & Compliance:
• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable Nigerian employment and labour laws.
• Develop, review, and implement comprehensive HR policies and procedures.
• Regularly review HR practices and recommend improvements to management.
• Oversee compliance with statutory obligations relating to employment, PAYE, pension, and other employee-related requirements.
• Establish proper systems for employee records, contracts, personnel documentation, and HR reporting.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for confidential employee information.
• Compensation & Employee Benefits:
• Support management in developing appropriate reward and retention strategies.
• Ensure compensation and benefits structures are properly documented and consistently administered.
• Provide oversight of the Group's compensation and benefits structure.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, pension, and other benefits.
• Review salary structures and make recommendations to management.
• Senior Management Advisory:
• Participate in senior management discussions involving people, organizational structure, or workforce matters.
• Provide management with regular reports on HR activities, workforce issues, and organizational needs.
• Serve as the principal HR adviser to the Managing Director and senior management.
• Identify HR-related risks and recommend appropriate actions.
• Provide professional advice on workforce planning, employee relations, organizational structure, succession, and other people-related matters.
• Requirements & Qualifications
• Relevant professional HR certifications and qualifications, with certificates available for verification.
• Must currently reside in Lagos, Nigeria.
• Ability to establish structure, enforce accountability, and lead HR teams across an organization.
• Relevant academic qualification in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Must be willing to permanently relocate from Lagos to Abuja.
• Minimum of 10 years of extensive professional HR experience.
• Substantial experience serving as Head of Human Resources or leading the entire HR function of a reputable organization or group.
• Strong communication, decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated experience advising senior management on significant HR and organizational matters.
• Proven record of developing and implementing organizational HR structures, policies, and systems.
• Extensive experience in organizational development, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, compensation and benefits, HR compliance, and workforce planning.
• Ability to handle highly confidential employee, management, and organizational information with discretion.
• Demonstrable experience leading, supervising, and providing direction to HR Managers and other HR personnel.
• Strong leadership and people-management ability.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian employment and labour laws and HR best practices.
• Compensation & Benefits
• PAYE
• Housing allowance
• Up to N1,000,000 annually for CPD, professional examinations, certifications, and relevant training
• Pension
• Highest-level health insurance coverage
• Official vehicle
• Relocation support from Lagos to Abuja.
• How to Apply
• Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
• recruitment@protenintl.com
• using ''Group Head of Human Resources'' as the subject of the email.
• Note:
• Only qualified candidates would be contacted.
• Application Deadline:
• 20th October, 2026.
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