Human Resources Manager

Bretty Consultancy Services - Our client, a Reputable steel manufacturing company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: Sabon Wuse, Niger

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Steel Manufacturing Description We are seeking a highly experienced, competent, and results-driven Human Resources Manager to lead its HR operations and support organisational growth. We are looking for a seasoned HR professional with strong leadership skills, sound knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, and proven experience managing employees in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement HR policies, strategies, and procedures aligned with business objectives. Oversee recruitment, selection, onboarding, manpower planning, and workforce deployment. Manage employee relations, industrial relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution. Lead performance management, staff appraisal, employee engagement, and talent development. Oversee payroll administration, compensation, benefits, leave management, and HR budgeting in collaboration with Finance. Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws, statutory employment requirements, and company policies. Manage factory workforce attendance, shift schedules, overtime, absenteeism, and employee discipline. Coordinate staff training, succession planning, leadership development, and performance improvement. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and prepare periodic HR reports for management. Work closely with Production, Operations, Finance, and HSE teams to promote workforce productivity, employee welfare, and workplace safety. Advise senior management on workforce planning, organisational development, employee retention, and HR best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Candidates must have a minimum of 10 years of relevant HR experience, with substantial experience in a senior HR management role. A Master's degree and experience in the manufacturing or industrial sector will be strong advantages. A Master's degree is an added advantage. Professional HR certification, such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent, is an added advantage. Experience in steel manufacturing, heavy industry, engineering, or a related manufacturing environment is highly desirable. Demonstrated expertise in industrial relations, labour law compliance, employee discipline, workforce management, and HR administration. Strong leadership, negotiation, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills. High integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure. Ideal Candidate: The successful candidate must be a mature and strategic HR professional capable of managing a diverse workforce, advising senior management, resolving complex employee issues, and building a disciplined, productive, and performance-driven work environment.