HR Generalist - Employee Relations & Performance Management

About the role

A client organisation in the Energy Solutions and Hospitality sectors, based in Lagos Mainland, is looking for an experienced HR Generalist reporting to the Head of Human Resources. The role focuses on employee relations and performance management, strengthening engagement, coordinating performance processes, handling employee relations matters and giving practical HR advice to managers and employees.

Key responsibilities

• Performance management: coordinate appraisal cycles, objective setting and reviews; monitor probation periods; develop and monitor Performance Improvement Plans; identify gaps and recommend corrective action and training; keep accurate performance records.
• Employee relations: handle grievances, disciplinary matters and complaints; coordinate workplace investigations, gather evidence, interview and write reports; advise managers on disciplinary procedures and conduct; prepare disciplinary correspondence.
• Managerial support: advise managers on performance, attendance and conduct; monitor absenteeism, lateness and turnover; conduct exit interviews and suggest retention initiatives.
• HR operations: maintain employee records, probation files and reports; prepare periodic HR reports; support recruitment, onboarding and benefits administration; implement HR policies and ensure compliance with Nigerian employment law.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant HR experience, with substantial exposure to employee relations and performance management.
• CIPM membership or certification strongly preferred; CIPD, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP is an advantage.
• Demonstrable experience with grievances, disciplinary procedures and investigations, and with performance appraisals, probation reviews and PIPs.
• Experience in energy, hospitality or multi-location settings is an advantage.

Required skills

• Good knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and HR information systems.
• Strong analytical, investigative and report-writing skills, confidentiality and professional judgment.

Applications are made by sending an updated CV by email, with the subject line HR Generalist - Employee Relations & Performance Management; only candidates meeting the requirements will be shortlisted.