Manager, People & Culture (Hybrid)

Job Title: Manager, People & Culture

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Mode: Hybrid

About the Role

• Our client is looking for an experienced People & Culture Manager to champion the organization’s people strategy and foster a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
• This role will be responsible for driving talent initiatives, strengthening employee engagement, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and ensuring the company’s people practices support its long-term business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive employee engagement initiatives that promote collaboration, productivity, and retention.
• Support change management initiatives and help cultivate a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compensation, benefits, and reward programs remain competitive and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Identify capability gaps and coordinate learning and development programs to strengthen workforce effectiveness.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on workforce planning, employee engagement, and organizational development.
• Manage the performance management process, including goal setting, reviews, and employee development plans.
• Oversee employee relations matters and provide guidance on conflict resolution and workplace concerns.
• Review and enhance people policies, processes, and systems to improve efficiency and employee experience.
• Develop and implement people and culture strategies that support organizational growth and business priorities.
• Monitor key people metrics and provide insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Maintain compliance with employment legislation, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee office administration and workplace operations to ensure a productive and engaging work environment.
• Lead talent acquisition efforts, ensuring an exceptional candidate and onboarding experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent is an advantage.
• At least 2 years of experience leading people initiatives or managing an HR function.
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Strong understanding of employee lifecycle management and organizational development principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with experience using HR data to drive decisions.
• 5 - 8 years of experience in Human Resources, People Operations, or Employee Experience roles.