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HR DirectorCareerbuddy • Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
HR Director

HR Director

Careerbuddy • Lagos, Nigeria, Nigeria
4 days ago
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Job description

We are looking for a strategic HR Director to lead our People & Culture function. As the HR Director, you will oversee talent strategy, people operations, leadership development, performance management, and culture transformation. This role requires someone who is both visionary and execution driven, and capable of solving complex people challenges in a fast-paced, startup environment.

If this sounds like you, we will like to hear from you.

Who We Are Looking For…

  • You are a seasoned HR leader who understands how to scale people operations in fast-paced, high-growth organizations.
  • You’ve worked with global teams across multiple time zones, and you know how to connect people, culture, and systems into one cohesive unit.
  • You’re able to define talent strategy, organizational structure, and people roadmaps.
  • You’ve worked in startups or consulting environments where rapid changes are normal.
  • You’re passionate about leadership development, coaching, and building high-performance cultures.
  • You’re strong in communication, influence, and change management.
  • You thrive in environments where you’re building systems from the ground up.

Your Responsibilities…

Talent Strategy & Workforce Planning

  • You will define and execute the overall people strategy in alignment with the company’s growth goals.
  • You will build scalable HR systems, policies, and workflows across global teams.
  • You will lead workforce planning, succession planning, and organizational design.
  • Culture & Leadership Development

  • You will strengthen the company’s culture of ownership, transparency, and continuous learning.
  • You will develop leadership programs, coaching frameworks, and career growth pathways.
  • You will strengthen company-wide communication and cross-team alignment.
  • People Operations & Compliance

  • You will oversee global HR operations including onboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance.
  • You will standardize processes across countries while ensuring local labor law compliance.
  • You will drive operational excellence through people analytics and data-driven decision-making.
  • Hiring & Talent Acquisition

  • You will oversee talent acquisition strategy while partnering with internal recruiters and external partners.
  • You will ensure quality, speed, and experience across all hiring pipelines.
  • You will define hiring standards for leadership and key roles.
  • Performance & Employee Experience

  • You will implement a world-class performance management system.
  • You will build engagement frameworks, pulse surveys, and feedback loops.
  • You will manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding with excellence.
  • Executive Partnership & Advisory

  • You will act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team.
  • You will partner with leadership on organizational changes, culture decisions, and strategic priorities.
  • You will provide counsel on people risks, succession risks, and leadership challenges.
  • What Success Looks Like…

  • You’ve assessed the current people landscape and identified priority areas.
  • You’ve established trust with the CEO, leadership team, and global team members.
  • You’ve improved communication, documentation, and clarity across teams.
  • A structured people strategy and organizational roadmap is in motion.
  • Updated policies, HR systems, and people processes are standardized globally.
  • Leadership development initiatives are launched.
  • To Be Considered for This Role, You Should Have…

  • 7–10+ years of experience in HR leadership roles.
  • Experience managing global or distributed teams.
  • Strong strategic and operational HR capability.
  • Background in startups, consulting, or high-growth organizations.
  • Deep experience with talent strategy, performance management, and organizational design.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to build processes, policies, and systems from scratch.
  • High emotional intelligence and a coaching-oriented leadership style.
  • Challenges You May Face…

  • Navigating time-zone differences and cultural nuances.
  • Balancing long-term strategy with day-to-day people operations.
  • Managing rapid changes in priorities, team structures, or business needs.
  • Scaling HR systems in a lean, startup environment.
  • Managing ambiguity and constant iteration.
  • The Goodies…

  • Competitive compensation.
  • Fully onsite work environment in Nigeria (open to candidates willing to relocate).
  • Opportunity to build and shape the entire People & Culture function.
  • A mission-driven team deeply committed to learning and improvement.
  • Clear leadership influence and strategic seat at the table.
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