Plant HR Business Partner

About the role

The Plant HR Business Partner will lead end‑to‑end HR solutions at Dangote Cement’s plant locations, aligning with corporate HR strategy while meeting the specific needs of manufacturing operations. The role focuses on workforce optimisation, performance management, employee engagement, industrial relations and compliance with labour laws.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a strategic HR partner to plant management, advising on workforce planning, organisational design and people strategy.
• Implement HR policies, frameworks and programmes in line with corporate directives.
• Support plant operations through manpower planning, recruitment and deployment of skilled talent.
• Manage employee and industrial relations issues, ensuring compliance with labour regulations.
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting and reviews.
• Oversee learning and development interventions.
• Monitor HR metrics and analytics to drive productivity improvements.
• Ensure compliance with statutory labour laws and HR governance standards.
• Drive change‑management initiatives across the plant.

Required profile

• Minimum 20 years progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years at Head of Department level.
• Demonstrated experience in plant or manufacturing operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations or a Social Sciences discipline.
• Additional engineering or related qualification is an advantage.
• Chartered HR practitioner (CIPMN, SHRM or CIPD).

Required skills

What we offer

• Private health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training and development opportunities