Independent Non-Executive Director - Human Capital

About the role

A client is seeking an Independent Non-Executive Director to join its Board of Directors and serve on the Remuneration & Human Capital Committee in Lagos, Nigeria. The role provides independent oversight, strategic guidance and governance on the human capital agenda, with hybrid board meetings (physical and virtual) and a negotiable compensation subject to board approval.

Key responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and strategic direction on human capital, leadership and organizational effectiveness, and take part in Board and Committee meetings, strategy sessions and governance reviews.
• Oversee executive remuneration policies, incentive frameworks, performance evaluations and long-term incentive programmes, ensuring compliance with governance standards and regulatory expectations.
• Guide the Board on workforce strategy, talent acquisition, retention, engagement and workforce planning, and monitor workforce trends and human capital risks.
• Oversee succession planning for the Board, executive management and critical functions, and review leadership development programmes and talent pipelines.
• Promote diversity, equity, inclusion, employee wellbeing and a culture of integrity, accountability and innovation.
• Oversee human capital risks, ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and corporate governance codes, and support ethics, whistleblowing and workplace conduct policies.
• Advise Executive Management on people, governance and leadership matters and maintain confidentiality and fiduciary responsibility.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, Law or a related discipline; a Master's degree (e.g. MBA, MSc HRM) is highly desirable.
• Professional certification such as FCIPM/CIPM, FCIPD/CIPD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, HRCI or an equivalent international qualification is required.
• Corporate governance certification or membership of the Institute of Directors (IoD Nigeria) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 20 years of progressive human capital leadership experience, including executive leadership and Board-level exposure; previous Board experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-wide HR transformation in large or complex organizations, and strong knowledge of Nigerian labour legislation and corporate governance.

Required skills

• Board governance and corporate stewardship
• Executive remuneration and compensation governance
• Succession planning and leadership development
• Talent management and workforce strategy
• Organizational design and transformation
• Enterprise risk management and change leadership

Candidates apply by sending their CV by email, with "Independent Non-Executive Director - Human Capital" as the subject; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.