Country Human Resource Manager

Job title : Country Human Resource Manager

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 18, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Country HR Manager to provide strategic and operational HR support across the assigned country.
• The successful candidate will serve as a strategic HR Business Partner, aligning people strategies with business objectives while overseeing the end-to-end employee lifecycle, talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, employee relations, HR compliance, and HR operations.

Key Responsibilities
Employee Lifecycle Management & HR Operations:

• Manage the end-to-end employee lifecycle from recruitment and onboarding through employee engagement, development, retention, and exit.
• Lead recruitment activities for assigned positions, from sourcing and selection through offer management and onboarding.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives aimed at improving employee experience and reducing attrition.
• Support employee query resolution and grievance management.
• Ensure effective onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Monitor HR processes and ensure timely and accurate HR documentation and records.
• Manage HR budgets and identify opportunities for cost optimisation.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date HR data and HRMS records.

Talent Management, Performance & Learning:

• Drive the performance management cycle, including goal setting, KRA communication, mid-year and annual appraisals.
• Ensure timely completion of probation and performance review processes.
• Support managers in developing and implementing Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
• Participate in talent management and succession initiatives.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development activities.
• Communicate available learning programmes and initiatives to employees.
• Monitor compliance with approved training and development plans.

HR Business Partnering & Employee Communication:

• Partner with country leadership and business teams to understand workforce requirements and provide effective HR solutions.
• Interpret and implement HR policies and procedures consistently across the organisation.
• Promote workplace ethics, discipline, company values, and appropriate employee conduct.
• Develop and coordinate employee communication initiatives in collaboration with leadership and Corporate HR.
• Support employee surveys, feedback exercises, and other HR projects.
• Develop and implement country-specific employee recognition and engagement initiatives.
• Support the deployment and review of broader organisational rewards and recognition programmes.

Statutory Compliance & Employee Relations:

• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, labour regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation required for statutory compliance.
• Manage outsourced employees/associates, including recruitment, attendance, payroll coordination, and compliance.
• Maintain effective employee relations and address workplace concerns appropriately.
• Liaise with relevant government authorities and labour representatives where required.
• Manage relationships with workforce unions where applicable to support smooth business operations.

Key Success Areas

• Employee engagement and retention
• Talent acquisition and workforce planning
• Employee relations and grievance resolution
• Performance management
• HR policy implementation
• Statutory and HR compliance
• Outsourced workforce management
• HR data accuracy and process compliance
• Learning and development
• Stakeholder and employee communication.

Key Requirements

• 8–10 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in Business HR, Regional HR, or a similar HR leadership role.
• Strong experience across HR operations and the employee lifecycle.
• Solid knowledge of HR policies, practices, labour laws, and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience in employee relations and grievance management.
• Experience in talent acquisition, performance management, employee engagement, and learning & development.
• Experience managing outsourced employees and HR operations will be an advantage.
• Experience working in a multi-location or geographically distributed workforce is desirable.