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HR and People Lead

HR and People Lead

ACR GlobeLagos, LA, ng
27 days ago
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Job description

Job Description

We are a leading peanut-based food company, producing nutritious and affordable

products. With factories in Lagos and Kano, we are committed to sourcing locally,

empowering smallholder farmers, and delivering high-quality products to millions of Nigerian households.

We are scaling and seek a strong HR & People professional to strengthen our team culture and people

systems.

Role Purpose

The HR & People Lead will drive employee engagement, alignment, and productivity by embedding the

company’s mission, vision, and values across all levels of the business. A key focus of this role is

partnering with the management team to ensure their weekly plans align with our overall

strategy, holding them accountable to KPIs, and supporting execution. The role will balance culture-building

with core HR functions, ensuring compliance, fair practices, and effective people management.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Culture & Engagement

  • Cascade the company’s mission, vision, values, and policies across management, sales teams, and

labourers.

  • Organize team meetings, track KPIs, and ensure follow-up on action points.
  • Sit with management weekly to review their plans for the week ahead, track progress against KPIs, and

    • ensure alignment with the company’s vision and strategy.

  • Conduct regular staff check-ins to clarify expectations, address challenges, and provide support.
  • Collaborate with management and founders on initiatives to strengthen workplace culture (e.g., staff

    • lunches, birthday celebrations, weekly refreshments).

    HR Administration & Compliance

  • Develop and maintain HR policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws, health & safety standards, and company requirements.
  • Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and leave management systems.

    • Recruitment & Onboarding

  • Support recruitment by preparing job descriptions, screening candidates, and coordinating interviews.
  • Manage onboarding and orientation to help new hires integrate smoothly.

    • Performance & Development

  • Support performance tracking and KPI monitoring.

    • Coordinate training programs, including AI tools and other skill development resources.

  • Work with managers to identify and address training needs.

    • Employee Relations

  • Serve as a point of contact for employee concerns and feedback.
  • Promote fairness, inclusion, and gender equality in the workplace.
  • Help build a positive and supportive work environment.

    • Payroll & Benefits (with Finance Team)

  • Coordinate payroll inputs and ensure timely, accurate processing.
  • Support the development of staff welfare programs and benefits.

    • Qualifications & Skills

  • Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in HR, People &Culture, or a similar role (preferably in FMCG or manufacturing).
  • Strong understanding of Nigerian labour law and HR best practices.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Passion for culture-building and employee well-being.

    • Benefits

    Why Join Ajrena Foods?

    This is an opportunity to shape the HR and people culture function in a fast-growing Nigerian FMCG

    business, working closely with the founders and management team. The role offers the chance to make a

    real impact on employee engagement, inclusion, and company growth.

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