Overview

Rhizome Consulting – Our primary objective is to meet both the needs of our client and to exceed their expectations. We offer a broad range of services, tailored to our clients’ specifications with full confidentiality.

Job Position: HR Manager
Location: Abuja

Summary

PIND seeks an experienced HR Manager to lead end-to-end human resources and core administrative functions that enable our mission in the Niger Delta.

The role steers HR strategy, recruitment and onboarding, performance and talent management, learning & development, compensation and benefits coordination, employee relations, HRIS and analytics, policy compliance, safeguarding/HSE coordination, and cross-functional collaboration with other teams.

The ideal candidate is a trusted partner with strong judgement, impeccable integrity, and a track record of building compliant, efficient people systems that support organisational performance.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Lead annual HR planning aligned to PIND’s strategy and deliver timely implementation updates and reports.
  2. Oversee end-to-end recruitment, selection, and onboarding, ensuring high-quality candidate experience and timely probation reviews.
  3. Manage performance cycles (goal setting, mid-year and end-year reviews), talent management, and succession planning.
  4. Coordinate learning and development needs analysis, annual training plan, and delivery.
  5. Support compensation and benefits administration in collaboration, ensuring accurate, timely payroll inputs and zero unauthorised variances.
  6. Handle employee relations (disciplinary, grievance, investigations, mediations) with fair process, thorough documentation, and timely resolution.
  7. Maintain HR policies, compliance, and records, ensuring 100% audit-ready personnel files and adherence to Nigerian labour regulations and donor requirements.
  8. Administer HRIS and workforce analytics (headcount, attrition, absenteeism, diversity, training, ER cases) to inform decisions.
  9. Coordinate HSE awareness and safeguarding initiatives in partnership with Security; promote a safe, inclusive workplace.
  10. Foster internal service excellence (office services interface, cross-team coordination) and continuous improvement.

Educational Requirements

  1. A degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field.
  2. Professional certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, CIPD) is required; a postgraduate degree is an added advantage.

Knowledge, Skills, And Experience:

  1. Minimum 12 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a similar managerial role.
  2. Strong knowledge of the Nigeria Labour Act and HR policy implementation.
  3. Excellent understanding of recruitment and selection, performance and talent management, learning & development frameworks, compensation & benefits fundamentals.
  4. Excellent stakeholder management, coaching, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
  5. Ability to maintain high data accuracy and attention to detail.
  6. Strong prioritisation/time management skills.
  7. Proficiency with MS Office and HRIS tools.
  8. Ability to work independently and strategically coordinate administrative functions.
  9. Strong relationship-building and staff engagement skills.
  10. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
  11. Strong analytical and reporting skills.
  12. Ability to multitask, work under pressure, and prioritise tasks effectively.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: vacancies@rhizomeng.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

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