Group Head, Human Resources at The People Practice

Our client, a diversified Nigerian business offering vital services in retail, manufacturing, logistics, finance, agriculture, real estate, and international trade is looking to hire a Group Head, Human Resources (GHHR) who will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for shaping and executing a group-wide people, leadership, and culture strategy that directly supports commercial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability. The GHHR provides strategic leadership across all human capital functions, ensuring that talent, workforce structure, performance management, and culture are aligned with the Group’s strategic and financial objectives.

• Develop and implement a group-wide HR strategy aligned with business objectives; establish HR governance frameworks across subsidiaries; act as principal advisor to executive management.

• Provide strategic oversight for talent acquisition; design succession planning and leadership pipelines; oversee learning and leadership development initiatives.

Lead manpower planning and headcount budgeting; partner with Finance on people cost control; govern

compensation and benefits frameworks.

• Design group performance management frameworks; drive a high-performance culture; champion employee engagement and values.

• Provide leadership on industrial relations and dispute resolution; ensure labour law compliance; engage unions and regulators as required.

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution. Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience in industrial relations, personnel management, training programmes, talent acquisition and HR strategy design in reputable private sector organizations. 
• Professional certification in HR management (SPHR, GPHR etc). 
• Background in the manufacturing and FMCG sectors will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of Nigerian and international labour laws and regulations.
• Proficiency in HR planning, organizational design and use and application of HR tools (including AI).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex financial projects.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.