HR Manager
Job Description
A microfinance firm is seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resources Manager to lead the HR function of a dynamic finance/microfinance organization. The successful candidate will provide strategic HR leadership, strengthen people and performance systems, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive initiatives that support business growth and employee engagement.
Location: Lagos
Salary: ₦600,000 monthly
Employment Type: Full-Time
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning.
- Lead performance management, employee engagement, retention, and talent development initiatives.
- Handle employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievances, and workplace investigations.
- Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
- Partner with management to address workforce and organizational development needs.
- Monitor HR metrics and provide actionable reports and insights to management.
- Identify learning and development needs and coordinate relevant training programs.
- Manage succession planning and career development initiatives.
- Support organizational restructuring, change management, and culture-building initiatives.
- Ensure accurate and effective HR documentation and records management.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
- Professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM, PHR, or equivalent is required.
- Minimum of 7 years’ progressive HR experience, with experience at managerial level.
- Previous experience in banking, microfinance, fintech, lending, financial services, or a related regulated industry is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian employment legislation and HR best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of performance management, employee relations, recruitment, and HR operations.
- Ability to work strategically while maintaining strong attention to operational details.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/HR management systems.
- Previous experience in the Financial sector is a must please.
Interested candidates should send CV to hr@emeraldzone.com.ng using the job role as the subject of the mail.
