HR Manager

2026-02-25
Lagos, Nigeria
N500,000
Human Resources

Watolex Crown Integrated Service is a premier human resources consulting firm dedicated to providing comprehensive solutions in recruitment, capacity building, and management consultancy. Our mission is to meet the evolving needs of our clients through unwavering professionalism and exceptional customer service. Driven by a pursuit of excellence, we strive to enhance every aspect of our operations, ensuring optimal outcomes for our clients.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

The HR Manager will design, implement, and manage end-to-end human resource systems for a growing real estate company operating across corporate offices and construction/project sites.
The role combines strategic HR responsibilities—such as talent planning, policy development, and performance frameworks—with hands-on execution including site recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, compliance, and employee relations.
The HR Manager will partner closely with senior leadership to scale the workforce, embed performance-driven processes, and ensure full statutory and site-safety compliance.

Responsibilities

Develop, document, and maintain HR policies, SOPs, and the employee handbook in line with Nigerian labour laws and company values.
Lead full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning for corporate, sales, and site/project roles, including contractors and temporary staff.
Manage employee relations issues including grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions, and exits, ensuring proper documentation and due process.
Maintain accurate employee records, ensure HRIS data integrity, and produce monthly HR reports and dashboards for management review.
Lead employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and internal communications to strengthen culture and retention across office and project sites.
Ensure compliance with HSE and site safety policies, working closely with site managers to promote safe work practices and incident reporting.
Manage onboarding and induction programs for both corporate and site staff, including safety briefings, PPE issuance, site rules, and contractor induction.
Design, implement, and manage performance management systems (KPIs/OKRs, appraisals, probation reviews, and PIPs), and support managers in cascading targets.
Oversee payroll coordination, allowances, statutory remittances (PAYE, Pension, NHF where applicable), and benefits administration in collaboration with Finance.
Drive learning and development initiatives by identifying training needs, coordinating mandatory safety and skills training, and implementing development plans for sales and operations teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
Professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHRi/SPHRi, or equivalent is highly desirable.
4–7 years progressive HR experience, preferably within real estate, construction, property development, or a fast-paced, project-based environment.
Proficiency in HRIS/HRMS tools, Microsoft Excel, and HR reporting/analytics.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
High level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
Strong problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
Comfortable working across both office and construction/site environments.
Proven experience setting up or scaling HR systems including recruitment frameworks, performance management, and employee relations processes.
Strong working knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, statutory compliance, and HR best practices.
Hands-on experience managing performance frameworks (KPIs, OKRs, appraisals, confirmations, and PIPs).
Experience coordinating payroll, benefits administration, and statutory remittances in collaboration with Finance.