Human Resources Manager

About the role

MML Consulting is hiring a full-time, on-site Human Resources Manager in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The role covers the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and onboarding through performance management, compliance and employee relations, within the mining, energy and metals sector.

Key responsibilities

• Talent acquisition and workforce planning: align headcount and skills with business strategy and projects, forecast manpower needs and maintain the organisation structure.
• Recruitment and selection: manage end-to-end recruitment, including technical and competency assessments and recruitment partners.
• Support the bid and tendering team with CVs and credentials of qualified personnel.
• Onboarding and induction, including documentation and HSE induction.
• Manage confirmations, promotions, transfers, contract renewals and HRIS data; handle resignations, terminations, exit interviews and final settlements, and analyse attrition trends.
• Develop and implement HR policies, the staff handbook and procedures, and advise management on them.
• Deliver technical, HSE and leadership training, identify skills gaps and drive succession planning.
• Ensure compliance with the Nigerian Labour Act, Pension Reform Act, Employees' Compensation Act, NSITF, ITF and other labour and local content requirements, including expatriate quota and immigration matters.
• Submit monthly HR reports tracking headcount, turnover, cost per hire and training spend.
• Handle grievances, conflict resolution and disciplinary procedures, and liaise with unions and staff associations.
• Maintain an inclusive culture, run engagement initiatives and champion change management.
• Implement performance management systems and oversee appraisal cycles.
• Benchmark salaries, support payroll and statutory deductions, administer HMO and pension benefits and promote wellbeing.

Required profile

• Minimum 5-7 years of relevant HR experience, including at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory HR role.
• Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or a related discipline; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• CIPM certification is required; SHRM, CIPD or HRCI certification is an advantage.
• Oil and gas experience (upstream, midstream, downstream or oilfield services) is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems and MS Office.
• Strong HR analytics and reporting skills.
• Knowledge of the Nigerian Labour Act, Pension Reform Act and Employees' Compensation Act.
• Leadership, people management and business partnering skills, with excellent communication, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.