Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) at an Undisclosed Company via HR on Wheels – Lagos

A financial services and infrastructure investment organisation is recruiting a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) in Lagos. The successful candidate will support HR strategy and effective people management across the organisation and its investee companies, working closely with the Head of HR and business leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of HR and business leaders to implement HR strategies, workforce plans and organisational initiatives.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, talent management and employee exit processes.
• Coordinate performance reviews, goal setting and performance improvement plans.
• Support learning and development, staff training, succession planning and employee retention.
• Prepare and validate payroll inputs, pension schedules, HMO, Group Life and other employee benefits.
• Handle employee relations, including grievances, disciplinary matters, staff welfare and engagement.
• Support the development and implementation of HR policies and ensure compliance with Nigerian labour and statutory requirements.
• Maintain employee records, personnel files, HRIS data and employment documentation.
• Prepare HR reports, dashboards and analytics to support management decisions and workforce planning.
• Coordinate statutory processes relating to pension, ITF, NSITF and PAYE.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Five to six years of post-graduate HR experience, preferably in a Big Four or consulting firm, commercial or investment bank, or other structured organisation.
• Professional HR certification such as CIPM, CIPD, SHRM or HRCI. Candidates currently undergoing certification may be considered.
• Hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding, performance management, payroll, benefits administration and employee relations.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and HR documentation.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, statutory requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with experience in HR analytics and reporting.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Integrity, discretion, attention to detail, accountability and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Exposure to financial services, private equity, fund management or professional services is an advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support investee-company operations.