Human Resources Business Partner

About the role

Operating in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, the HR Business Partner will act as a catalyst for people excellence and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Head of HR, the role owns performance management, learning and development, data‑driven analytics and mid‑level manager engagement while ensuring compliance with Nigerian labour and immigration law.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of HR to design and run a continuous performance management framework for both factory floor and corporate staff.
• Coach mid‑level managers through KPI/OKR setting, appraisals and Performance Improvement Plans, ensuring legal compliance.
• Conduct Training Needs Analyses, design and deliver high‑impact learning programmes, and evaluate effectiveness using the Kirkpatrick model.
• Establish, track and interpret core HR metrics (time‑to‑hire, attrition, training ROI, revenue per employee) and build dashboards for leadership.
• Identify bottlenecks and deploy AI tools, automated workflows and modern HRIS modules to streamline daily HR operations.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to mid‑level managers, facilitating feedback loops, focus groups and leadership forums.
• Oversee expatriate management and immigration compliance, handling visas and quota renewals with the Nigerian Immigration Service.
• Administer compensation, payroll inputs, benefits calculations and statutory deductions accurately.

Required profile

• 5–7 years progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in manufacturing or heavy‑industry settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; professional certification (CIPM, SHRM, HRCI) highly desired.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law and immigration regulations.
• Proven hands‑on experience with advanced HRIS platforms, productivity workflows and Generative AI models for policy writing, analytics and automation.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and presentation skills, with a track record of influencing mid‑level leadership.

Required skills

• HRIS platforms
• Generative AI tools
• Data analytics
• Automation workflows