Director – Human Resources (Board Appointment)

About the role

A client is seeking an accomplished Director of Human Resources to join its Board of Directors in a non-executive capacity, reporting to the Chairman of the Board. The Director provides independent oversight, strategic guidance and governance on the organization's human capital agenda, ensuring people strategies support long-term growth, effective corporate governance and sustainable value creation. The role sits on the Remuneration and Human Resources Committee and works in a hybrid mode (physical and virtual board meetings).

Key responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and strategic direction on human capital and organizational development, advise the Board on workforce sustainability, leadership capability and talent needs, and review Board papers.
• Oversight of executive remuneration: review compensation structures, incentives, bonuses and long-term reward policies, and monitor compliance with remuneration governance principles.
• Oversee succession planning for the Board, executives and critical functions, and review executive development programmes and leadership pipelines.
• Monitor talent acquisition, engagement, workforce planning and retention, and oversee organizational design and workforce metrics.
• Champion a high-performance, inclusive culture and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, and advise on workforce trends and human capital risks.
• Oversee people-related risks, ensure compliance with labour laws and corporate governance codes, and review ethics and conduct policies.
• Attend Board and Committee meetings, prepare in advance, and maintain confidentiality and fiduciary responsibility.

Required profile

• Minimum of 20 years of progressive HR leadership experience, including executive leadership and Board-level exposure; previous Board or Committee experience is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, industrial relations, business administration, management, psychology, law or a related field; a Master's degree is highly desirable.
• Professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, HRCI, CIPD or equivalent is required; corporate governance certification is an added advantage.
• Demonstrated success leading HR transformation, organizational change and culture initiatives in large or complex organizations, and strong knowledge of Nigerian labour legislation and corporate governance.

Required skills

• Executive remuneration, succession planning, leadership development and talent management
• Organizational design and transformation, corporate governance and risk management
• Strategic decision-making, stakeholder management and ethical leadership

Applications are made by sending a CV by email to the recruiter, with "Director – Human Resources" as the subject; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.