Head of Human Resource

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Bank's Human Resource strategy in alignment with its corporate goals and business objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment, selection, onboarding, and workforce planning to attract and retain top talent.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Coordinate staff performance management, succession planning, career development, and talent management initiatives.
• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development programmes to enhance employee competence and productivity.
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and foster a positive, high-performance organizational culture.
• Oversee compensation, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and staff welfare programmes.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian Labour Laws, CBN guidelines, and all applicable employment regulations.
• Guide Management on employee relations, disciplinary matters, conflict resolution, and grievance handling.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve employee productivity, retention, and organizational effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR metrics, and periodic management reports.
• Advise Management on organizational restructuring, manpower planning, and change management initiatives.
• Promote ethical conduct, diversity, inclusion, and a culture of accountability throughout the Bank.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop members of the Human Resources team.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Executive Management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• MCIB certification.
• Minimum of 10 years' cognate experience in Human Resources within the banking or financial services sector, with at least 3 years in a management or supervisory role.
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian Labour Laws, HR best practices, performance management, talent acquisition, and employee relations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong organizational, planning, and decision-making abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) or possession of MCIPM/ACIPM will be an added advantage.
• Other relevant professional certifications will be an added advantage.