HR Manager for Manufacturing Plant (FMCG)

About the role

The HR Manager will lead all human‑resource functions for the manufacturing plant, acting as the primary business partner to the Plant Manager and senior leaders. This role ensures a compliant, high‑performing workforce in a fast‑paced FMCG environment.

Key responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end HR operations for the plant, including manpower planning, recruitment, onboarding and shift‑based staffing.
• Develop, implement and monitor HR policies, SOPs and disciplinary procedures in line with Nigerian labour law and company standards.
• Oversee time‑and‑attendance, shift rosters, leave management and provide accurate payroll inputs for both white‑ and blue‑collar staff.
• Manage employee relations, grievance handling, engagement initiatives and conflict resolution to maintain harmonious industrial relations.
• Partner with plant leadership, head‑office HR, HSE, finance, unions and regulators to support business objectives and resolve people issues.
• Coordinate performance‑management cycles, goal setting, appraisals and improvement plans.
• Identify training needs and deliver learning, HSE and compliance programmes for all staff.
• Ensure statutory compliance with labour laws, factory act, contracts and audit requirements.
• Track and report HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, disciplinary cases, headcount and overtime, recommending improvements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or related field; professional HR certification is a plus.
• 6–8 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 4 years in a factory or plant‑based HR role within FMCG or manufacturing.
• Proven experience supporting shop‑floor operations, shift patterns and blue‑collar workforce management.
• Strong stakeholder‑management, communication and influencing abilities, capable of partnering with senior leadership and shop‑floor employees.

Required skills