HR Consultant -Nigeria

• Serve as the primary HR Consultant and single point of contact (SPOC) for all HR matters in Nigeria.
  

• Provide end -to -end HR advisory and operational support across constituencies in scope.
  

• Assess and diagnose HR challenges and organizational needs within Nigeria and recommend practical, business -aligned solutions.
  

• Act as SPOC for in -country union and employee relations matters, providing guidance in line with local labor legislation and company policy.
  

• Align Nigeria HR initiatives with Regional HR and overall business strategy while ensuring local relevance and compliance.
  

• Support the implementation and tracking of HR policies, processes, and governance frameworks across constituencies in scope.
  

• Partner with managers and leadership teams to strengthen people management capability and drive effective HR practices.
  

• Support the definition, localization, and rollout of competency frameworks for relevant functions and drive competency gap assessments with actionable development plans.
  

• Support and coordinate the job requisition process for vacancies within scope and provide advisory input on candidate selection and final hiring decisions.
  

• Support HR Managers and Directors in piloting innovative HRIS systems and driving employee engagement in development initiatives.
  

• Encourage collaboration and knowledge sharing across Regions and introduce external best practices and innovative HR insights into HR Business Services activities.
  

• Support the development and delivery of Learning & Development and Talent initiatives in line with the organizations' HR processes and policies.
  

• Implement learning strategies locally and drive Regional Key Learning Initiatives within Nigeria.
  

• Develop and coordinate the implementation of core learning support tools (coaching, mentoring, 360 feedback, learning events etc.) to strengthen capability development.
  

• Review and provide input on performance management policies and processes to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
  

• Advise and support management in ensuring adherence to company health and safety protocols by promoting awareness and facilitating access to necessary resources.
  

Requirements

• Relevant degree and at least 8 -10 years of working experience in HR.
  
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HR manager positions in multinational matrix organizations.
  
• Experience in manufacturing organizations.
  
• Strong knowledge of employment law and negotiations with Unions.
  
• Experience with HR Information System
  
• A master’s degree will be an advantage.
  
• Strong preference for candidates open to transitioning to permanent HR Director.
  
• Strong people management & coaching skills.
  
• Integrity and diplomacy whilst being perseverance in reaching results.
  
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
  
• Fluent in English, French is a plus.
  
• Good stakeholder management skills.