Senior Human Resource Executive

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment & Onboarding

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for African operations sourcing, screening, and selecting candidates.

• Coordinate with department heads to understand manpower needs and ensure timely hiring.

• Oversee onboarding and induction programs for new hires to ensure smooth integration.

2. HR Operations & Administration

• Manage employee records, contracts, and documentation in line with company and country-specific regulations.

• Ensure timely processing of payroll inputs, attendance, and leave management in coordination with finance.

• Administer employee benefits and handle insurance and statutory compliance as per local laws.

3. Employee Relations & Engagement

• Act as a point of contact for HR-related issues for African staff; provide guidance and support to employees and managers.

• Handle employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution in line with company policies.

• Drive engagement initiatives to strengthen company culture and retention across African operations.

4. Performance Management

• Support the implementation of performance review systems and KPIs.

• Assist line managers in conducting appraisals, providing feedback, and implementing performance improvement plans (PIPs).

5. HR Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure compliance with local labour laws in African countries of operation (e.g.,Nigeria Labour Act, Zambia Employment Code, etc.).

• Maintain HR metrics and generate reports on headcount, attrition, and other HR KPIs for management review.

• Support audits, renewals, and statutory filings as required.

6. Strategic HR Support

• Contribute to developing HR policies, procedures, and regional alignment initiatives.

• Work with management to identify training and development needs for the African workforce.

• Participate in organizational restructuring or expansion projects across new markets.

7. MIS/Reporting

• Prepare & submit the weekly, monthly & annual HR reports.

• Update the hr records on time.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field(Masters degree preferred).

• 5- 8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3- 4 years managing HR functions in African countries.

• Strong understanding of HR operations, employment laws, and cultural dynamics in Africa.

• Experience in industries such as oil & gas, energy, logistics, or trading preferred.

• Proficient in MS Office, Excel & PowerPoint and HR software (ERP/HRIS).

• Excellent communication skills (English required; French or local African languages is an advantage).