HR Consultant

Responsibilities:

HR Consulting:

• Oversee HR consulting projects from kickoff through delivery.
• Carry out HR audits, organizational reviews, and workforce assessments.
• Create and roll out HR policies, procedures, and staff handbooks.
• Build organizational structures, job descriptions, competency models, and career pathways.
• Establish performance management systems, KPIs, and appraisal processes.
• Design pay structures, conduct salary benchmarking, and develop grading systems.
• Advise clients on employee relations matters, disciplinary procedures, and HR best practices.
• Assist clients with recruitment and talent acquisition needs.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation programmes for client organizations.
• Guide clients on compliance with Nigerian labour laws and HR regulations.
• Build succession planning and talent management frameworks.

Team Leadership:

• Supervise and mentor HR Associates.
• Assign project work and track team performance.
• Review team deliverables, reports, and presentations before client submission.
• Coach team members to maintain high service standards.
• Lead regular team meetings and performance evaluations.

Business Development:

• Spot opportunities to grow the firm's HR consulting offerings.
• Draft technical and commercial proposals for potential clients.
• Take part in client pitches, presentations, and meetings.
• Cultivate and sustain strong client relationships.
• Contribute to marketing efforts through HR thought leadership content, webinars, and events.

Project Management:

• Create project plans and timelines.
• Ensure engagements stay within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Produce project reports and presentations for clients.
• Handle multiple consulting engagements at once.

Training & Development:

• Design and deliver HR and management training programmes.
• Develop training materials and workshop content.
• Provide executive coaching and management development support as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
• A Master's degree is an advantage.
• Professional Certifications (one or more preferred): CIPM, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, HRCI (PHR/SPHR), CIPD, or other relevant HR certifications
• 6–8 years of progressive HR experience.
• Minimum 3 years in HR consulting or a similar advisory capacity.
• Proven track record leading HR projects and managing teams.
• Multi-industry client experience is a plus.