HR Manager

First Excelsia Professional services - Our client is recruiting suitable candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Berger, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Healthcare / Hospital Management

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Manager to oversee its human resource functions and drive effective people management practices across the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing HR policies, managing talent acquisition and employee relations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a productive and supportive work environment. The ideal candidate must possess a strong understanding of HR operations, preferably within a hospital or healthcare environment, with the ability to manage a diverse workforce comprising medical professionals, administrative personnel, and support staff.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and review HR policies, procedures, and strategies in alignment with the hospital's operational objectives and regulatory requirements. Oversee the end-to-end recruitment, selection, onboarding, and placement of medical, nursing, administrative, and support staff. Manage employee relations, workplace grievances, disciplinary matters, conflict resolution, and staff welfare initiatives. Coordinate performance management processes, staff appraisals, and employee development programmes to improve workforce productivity. Oversee compensation and benefits administration, payroll coordination, leave management, attendance, and employee records. Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, employment regulations, healthcare workforce standards, and internal HR policies. Identify staffing needs, monitor workforce planning, and ensure appropriate staffing levels across departments and shifts. Develop and implement training and development programmes, including orientation, professional development, and mandatory staff training. Monitor employee engagement, retention, and workplace culture while implementing initiatives that promote staff motivation and organisational effectiveness. Prepare HR reports, workforce analytics, and management updates to support strategic decision-making. Collaborate with hospital management and departmental heads to address workforce challenges and ensure effective HR service delivery. Person Specifications Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline. A Master's Degree and relevant professional certifications such as CIPM, SHRM, or HRCI will be an added advantage. Minimum of 5 years' relevant HR experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership capacity. Previous experience in a hospital, healthcare institution, or similarly structured organisation will be highly desirable. Strong knowledge of HR operations, Nigerian labour laws, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation administration, and workforce planning. Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. High level of integrity, confidentiality, organisational ability, and sound professional judgment. Salary N250,000 - N350,000 monthly.