Head of People at a Supply Chain Management Solution the People Practice

The People Practice - Our client is a supply chain management solution intended to optimize procurement and logistics operations.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of People

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Our client, a supply chain management solution intended to optimize procurement and logistics operations is looking to hire a Head of People who is the lead of the company's HR and Admin Department, and is primarily responsible for devising people management processes, such as recruitment and performance appraisal.
• This candidate works with line managers to implement these processes and evaluate the firm's people management through HR analytics.
• Additionally, they perform specialised tasks like employee training or legal compliance.
• The Head of People also collaborates with senior managers to devise HR and business strategies and handle back-office administrative functions, including payroll and benefits processing.

Responsibilities
People Management Processes:

• Devise and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
• Design and oversee performance appraisal systems to foster employee growth and align with company goals.
• Develop and standardise people management processes in collaboration with line managers.

Staffing and Recruitment:

• Managing department staffing and recruitment plans.
• Manage the recruitment and selection process for new hires. Ensure the recruitment and retention of top tier talent for the company.

HR Analytics:

• Evaluate the company’s people management performance using HR metrics and analytics.
• Provide actionable insights to improve employee satisfaction, retention, and productivity.

Training and Development:

• Plan and execute employee training programs to enhance skills and career development.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.

Legal Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with labour laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Manage contracts, workplace policies, and dispute resolution processes.

HR and Business Strategy:

• Collaborate with senior management to align HR strategies with business objectives.
• Drive initiatives that enhance organisational culture and employee engagement.

Administrative Functions:

• Oversee payroll processing, benefits administration, and other administrative back-office functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience in HR leadership roles, with at least 7–10 years of experience in people management.
• Strong understanding of labour laws, compliance, and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in HR software and tools (e.g., HRIS, payroll systems).
• Demonstrated ability to align HR strategies with business objectives and Familiarity with training and development program design.
• Experience with HR analytics and data-driven decision-making.

Must have skills:

• Exceptional organisational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Proven track record of driving organisational culture initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-department collaboration.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity.

Application Closing Date
21st March, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online