Human Resources Manager

Company Description :

WayaBank is a digital bank designed around how Nigerians live and work, offering a full banking experience without queues, paperwork, or branch visits. Individuals can manage daily finances, while businesses can handle payroll, vendor payments, and growth from their phones. Customers can open accounts in minutes, send and receive money instantly, pay bills, request loans, and access POS and agency banking services. WayaBank is driven by the belief that everyone in Nigeria, from major cities to rural communities and across formal and informal sectors, deserves reliable, affordable, and dignified financial services. The bank is part of the WayaLinks ecosystem, alongside WayaGram and WayaQuick, and positions itself as the bank of the new Nigeria.

Role Description :

The Human Resources Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Lekki, with flexibility for some work-from-home days. The role is responsible for overseeing the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and offboarding. The Human Resources Manager will develop and implement HR policies and procedures, support leadership with workforce planning, and ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws and banking regulations. Day-to-day tasks include managing employee relations, handling HR inquiries, coordinating benefits and payroll inputs, and maintaining accurate HR records and systems. The role will also drive learning and development initiatives, support organizational culture and engagement programs, and partner with managers to build high-performing, inclusive teams aligned with WayaBank’s mission.

Twice a week in the office in Lekki Lagos.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in recruitment, talent acquisition, and workforce planning, with experience designing and executing hiring processes.
• Proficiency in performance management, including goal setting, feedback, and appraisal frameworks that support employee growth.
• Experience in employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary procedures, with a fair and empathetic approach.
• Knowledge of HR policies, Nigerian labor laws, and regulatory compliance, particularly within financial services or similar regulated sectors.
• Ability to manage HR data, HRIS tools, and reporting, ensuring accurate and confidential record-keeping.
• Demonstrated skills in learning and development, including identifying training needs and coordinating capacity-building programs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and levels.
• Proven capability to work in a fast-paced, digital-first environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field; professional HR certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM) is an added advantage.
• Previous experience in a technology, fintech, or banking environment is highly desirable, as is experience supporting hybrid

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