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Practice Manager (Head HR)Phillips Consulting • Lagos, LA, NG
Practice Manager (Head HR)

Practice Manager (Head HR)

Phillips Consulting • Lagos, LA, NG
30+ days ago
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Job description

At pcl. As  a people-centred, proudly African institution, we are consulting, shaping the future of business transformation across the continent. We partner with organisations to deliver lasting impact through strategy, culture, and leadership excellence. As we scale our operations and expand our footprint, we are seeking a Practice Manager (Head, HR) to strengthen our institutional backbone and drive operational excellence.

Job Summary

The Practice Manager will serve as the operational anchor of the firm, ensuring alignment among people, processes, and performance. The role provides strategic oversight of HR, governance, and quality management systems to maintain pcl.’s culture of excellence and ensure our people and operations continue to thrive in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Compliance & Quality Management

  • Establish and maintain firm-wide standards for compliance and delivery excellence.
  • Oversee the Quality Assurance function to ensure consistency across proposals, projects, and reviews.
  • Monitor compliance metrics, lead internal audits, and manage consequence frameworks.
  • Promote a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement.

2. People & Performance Management

  • Lead the HR function, including recruitment, onboarding, learning, performance, and exit processes.
  • Strengthen performance management systems that drive accountability, growth, and recognition.
  • Define career paths, role profiles, and leadership development frameworks.
  • Champion employee wellbeing, engagement, and retention across teams.
  • 3. Productivity & Upskilling

  • Implement productivity tracking systems that link utilisation, performance, and payroll data.
  • Facilitate training and capability-building initiatives across consulting levels.
  • Use productivity insights to inform resource planning and performance improvement.
  • 4. Leadership Development & Organisational Capability

  • Institutionalise leadership frameworks and governance structures across the firm.
  • Design and oversee leadership training, coaching, and succession planning programmes.
  • Strengthen alignment between Partner, EXCO, and leadership teams.
  • Build empowered leadership layers to drive firm-wide growth and sustainability.
  • Requirements

    Qualification and Experience

  • 8–12 years’ progressive experience in consulting operations, HR leadership, or transformation management.
  • Proven record of managing HR systems, compliance frameworks, and performance processes.
  • Strong understanding of consulting business models and project economics.
  • Experience with utilisation tracking, quality assurance, and productivity tools.
  • Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and resilience under pressure.
  • Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree or professional certification (CIPM, SHRM, or CIPD) preferred.
  • Certification in Project Management (PMP, PRINCE2) or Quality Management is an advantage.
  • Additional training in Leadership Development or Consulting Operations is desirable.
  • Key Competencies :

  • Leadership and influence.
  • Strategic thinking and planning.
  • Collaborative mindset.
  • Hands-on and results-oriented approach.
  • Strong ethical standards and professionalism.
  • Adaptability and resilience in dynamic environments
  • Working Conditions :

  • Hybrid working model : a combination of physical and virtual engagement.
  • Role may require occasional travel for client engagements or training sessions
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