06/11/2025
*Urgent Recruitment for HR Manager with Legal Background*
*Job Title: HR Manager with Legal Background*
*Salary:* 500k - 800k gross
*Location:* Ikeja
The Human Resources Manager will be responsible for driving HR strategy, policies, and
practices that support our client’s growth and people agenda. The preferred candidate must have a Legal background, enabling them to combine expertise in human resource management with a strong understanding of labor law, compliance, contracts, and dispute
resolution
*Key Responsibilities:*
1. *HR Strategy & Operations*
• Develop and implement HR strategies, policies, and procedures that align with our client’s business objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee
engagement, and retention initiatives.
• Ensure fair and transparent HR practices across stores, warehouses, and the online
division.
2. *Legal & Compliance*
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws, health and safety standards, and corporate governance requirements.
• Draft, review, and update employee contracts, HR policies, and handbooks.
• Provide legal advisory support on employee relations, disciplinary cases, and dispute
resolution.
• Act as the HR liaison with external regulators, legal bodies, and government agencies.
3. *Talent & Performance Management*
• Establish performance appraisal systems with measurable KPIs across departments.
• Drive employee development programs, succession planning, and leadership
pipelines.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance procedures in line with company policies and
labor law.
4. *Employee Engagement & Culture*
• Champion our client’s culture of customer focus, teamwork, innovation, and
accountability.
• Lead initiatives that improve employee morale, collaboration, and productivity.
• Coordinate staff communication channels and engagement activities.
5. *Leadership & Advisory*
• Provide guidance to Management and Franchise Partners on HR and labor law-
related issues.
• Mentor and develop HR team members for improved service delivery.
• Partner with business leaders to anticipate workforce needs and recommend solutions.
*Requirements:*
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B); BL mandatory. A Master’s in Business Admin, HR,
Industrial Relations, or Business Administration is an added advantage.
• Professional certification (CIPM, CIPD, SHRM, or equivalent) required.
• Minimum of 8 – 10 years HR experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, HR best practices, and corporate
compliance.
• Proven experience in dispute resolution, negotiations, and policy development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
*Benefits:*
1. HMO,
2. pension, and
3. incentives.
To apply, send your resume with the the subject of the mail as the title of the role to [email protected]