Personnel Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Personnel Manager to lead all aspects of employee administration for our manufacturing and warehousing operations in Lagos. The role involves overseeing payroll, union relations, expatriate affairs and ensuring compliance with Nigerian labour legislation.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records, manage onboarding, promotions, transfers and exits.
• Administer attendance, leave, and disciplinary documentation.
• Coordinate monthly payroll processing, verify salaries, overtime, allowances and deductions, and liaise with Finance.
• Manage relationships with labour unions, participate in negotiations and handle employee grievances.
• Oversee expatriate documentation, permits, visas and monitor quota compliance.
• Ensure compliance with the Nigerian Labour Act and statutory remittances to PENCOM, NSITF, ITF, NHF, PAYE.
• Develop and run employee welfare programs and workplace engagement initiatives.
• Prepare monthly personnel reports and provide insights to management.

Required profile

• Minimum HND in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, Law or related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in personnel administration or HR management.
• Proven experience in payroll administration, union management, expatriate management and industrial relations.
• Professional certification such as CIPM is an advantage.

Required skills