Human Resources Manager

About the role

WayaBank, a digital bank serving individuals and businesses in Nigeria, is hiring a full-time Human Resources Manager. The role is hybrid, based in Lekki, Lagos, with two days per week in the office and flexibility for some work-from-home days. It covers the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment to offboarding.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the full employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, performance management and offboarding
• Develop and implement HR policies and procedures
• Support leadership with workforce planning and ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws and banking regulations
• Manage employee relations, handle HR inquiries and coordinate benefits and payroll inputs
• Maintain accurate HR records and systems
• Drive learning and development initiatives and support culture and engagement programs
• Partner with managers to build high-performing, inclusive teams

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or a related field
• Professional HR certification (e.g. CIPM, SHRM) is an added advantage
• Previous experience in a technology, fintech or banking environment is highly desirable
• Experience supporting hybrid working arrangements

Required skills

• Recruitment, talent acquisition and workforce planning, including designing hiring processes
• Performance management, including goal setting, feedback and appraisal frameworks
• Employee relations, conflict resolution and disciplinary procedures
• Knowledge of HR policies, Nigerian labor laws and regulatory compliance in regulated sectors
• HR data management, HRIS tools and reporting
• Learning and development, including training needs identification and capacity-building programs
• Excellent written and verbal communication