HR Manager at Bluebrain Services Limited – Abuja

Bluebrain Services Limited is recruiting a full-time HR Manager in Abuja to lead its internal people function, strengthen employment practices and oversee recruitment, performance management, payroll inputs and HR administration.

Human resources and organisational development

• Develop, review and apply HR policies, procedures and people-management systems aligned with Nigerian labour requirements.
• Lead workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, induction and employee separation processes.
• Maintain up-to-date personnel files, job descriptions, confidential records and HR systems.
• Coordinate performance goals, appraisals, probation reviews and improvement plans; coach line managers.
• Advise on staff relations, welfare, engagement, retention, grievances and disciplinary matters.
• Plan learning, staff development and relevant capacity-building activities.
• Support organisational design, compensation, benefits, reward and talent-management decisions.
• Monitor employment-related compliance, including pension, tax and workplace safety obligations, escalating legal issues when necessary.
• Prepare HR budgets, workforce analyses and regular management reports.
• Work with finance teams to ensure accurate payroll data and benefits administration.

Administration and accountability

• Oversee assigned office and HR administrative processes, records and supplier coordination.
• Provide management with timely workforce information and support related operational needs.
• Exercise authority within approved budgets and policies; refer salary changes and unapproved expenditure for approval.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or a similar field; postgraduate study is advantageous.
• Five to seven years of progressive HR practice, including management of core HR functions.
• Knowledge of Nigerian employment practices and compliance obligations.
• Professional membership or certification such as CIPM, SHRM or CIPD is an advantage.
• Familiarity with MS Office and HR information systems.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, negotiation, organisational and reporting abilities.
• Integrity, discretion, independent judgement and skill in handling sensitive employee information.
• Professional-services or consulting experience is helpful.