Reports to: Group CEO / Board of Directors
Location: Abuja

Role Summary

The Group Head of HR & Administration will be responsible for developing and institutionalizing the people, culture, and administrative framework across the company and its subsidiaries. The role requires a visionary HR leader with strong administrative acumen, who can design and implement HR systems, build leadership pipelines, and support the company in attracting and retaining top-tier management talent.

Key Responsibilities

HR Strategy & Organizational Development

• Design and implement group-wide HR strategy aligned with Juremi’s long-term vision.
• Develop HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Establish systems for performance management, succession planning, and leadership development.

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Lead recruitment of top management and specialized talent.
• Build partnerships with headhunters, recruitment agencies, and universities.
• Ensure robust onboarding and integration of new hires.

Learning, Development & Culture

• Create training and development programs that foster continuous learning.
• Drive organizational culture that emphasizes performance, integrity, and innovation.
• Introduce mentorship and coaching frameworks.

Administration & Systems

• Oversee general administration, facilities management, and office support functions.
• Ensure efficient document management, compliance, and staff record systems.
• Introduce HR technology systems (HRIS/ERP) to automate HR and admin processes.

Employee Engagement & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, employee welfare standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Drive initiatives that improve employee engagement, retention, and productivity.
• Manage employee relations, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s/MBA preferred).
• Professional certifications: CIPM, SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent.
• 10+ years’ progressive HR leadership experience, with at least 5 years at senior/group level.
• Proven experience in organizational development, talent acquisition, and HR systems setup.
• Strong understanding of labor law, compliance, and corporate governance.

Key Skills

• Strategic HR leadership and policy development.
• Talent management and executive recruitment.
• Organizational design and process implementation.
• Strong people management and communication skills.
• Administrative efficiency and systems setup.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

HR Systems & Processes

• Establishment of HR policies, employee handbook, and compliance framework within the first 6 months.
• Deployment of HR Information System (HRIS) or ERP within 12 months.
• % of administrative and HR processes automated.

Talent Acquisition & Leadership Pipeline

• Time-to-fill for key management roles (target: within 60 days).
• Quality of hires measured by performance ratings after 6–12 months.
• Number of senior leadership roles successfully filled internally (succession planning).

Employee Engagement & Retention

• Employee turnover rate (benchmark against industry average).
• Employee engagement/satisfaction scores (annual surveys).
• Implementation of career development programs and training hours per employee.

Administration & Compliance

• Zero labor disputes or penalties from regulatory bodies.
• On-time renewals of all statutory obligations and compliance requirements.
• Cost efficiency in administrative expenses (optimized facilities management).

Leadership Impact

• Improvement in organizational culture (measured by feedback/surveys).
• Percentage of management staff who achieve agreed KPIs under their supervision.
• Overall contribution to Board-level strategic planning and decision support.