Head, Human Resources (Fintech Experience Mandatory) Job

Oconsulting Limited - Our client in the fintech space is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head, Human Resources (Fintech Experience Mandatory)

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)

Description

• Our client is looking to hire a Head, Human Resources to lead its people function at a strategic level. This is a high-impact leadership role.
• We are specifically looking for candidates who have already operated at a senior HR level within fintech or a closely regulated financial services environment.

Responsibilities
What you'll Own:

• Full HR leadership: strategy, structure, and execution
• Building and scaling HR systems for a growth-stage fintech company
• Talent architecture: hiring, retention, succession, and workforce planning
• Performance management frameworks and accountability structures
• Culture design aligned with business performance and regulatory expectations
• Compliance, governance, and risk management across the employee lifecycle
• Direct partnership with executive leadership on organizational decisions

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive HR experience, with clear fintech or financial services exposure
• Prior experience operating at Head of HR / HR Lead level
• Demonstrated experience in scaling teams and building HR systems from the ground up
• Strong commercial awareness, you understand HR as a business driver, not just a support function
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment
• Executive presence, sound judgment, and the confidence to challenge leadership when necessary
• Gender: Female.

Salary
Open (Negotiable).