Proten International is an award-winning and leading international Human Resource and Management Consulting firm that provides a range of Advisory and Transformation solutions. Our focus is to align every organisation’s activities relating to People, Process and Technology closely with its business strategy and vision. Founded in 2011 in the United Kingdom, we have since expanded across Europe and Africa, serving clients across the public and private sectors and various industries including Banking, Oil and Gas, Insurance, Information Technology, Real Estate, Energy, FMCG, Manufacturing and many more. In 2015, we launched our Africa office in Lagos, Nigeria and have since provided a range of tailored solutions to various organisations.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Group HR Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Description
An experienced HR Manager is required to lead and strengthen HR operations across multiple business units. The role will oversee recruitment, payroll, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, and statutory compliance while ensuring effective HR policies and processes.
ResponsibilitiesOversee HR operations and recommend improvements to HR structure, processes, and resource allocation.
Manage monthly payroll, employee records, contracts, and HR documentation across multiple business units.
Ensure timely remittance of PAYE, pension, NSITF, ITF, and HMO contributions, in line with statutory requirements.
Lead end-to-end recruitment, including hiring for regional sales, finance, and commercial positions.
Coordinate onboarding, probation reviews, and employee confirmation processes.
Implement performance management frameworks, appraisal cycles, and KPI tracking.
Develop training plans and facilitate management and employee development programmes.
Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and exit processes.
Review and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the employee handbook.
Prepare monthly HR reports covering headcount, attrition, recruitment, payroll, compliance, and performance.
Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and applicable employment regulations.
RequirementsBachelor's Degree or HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
Minimum of 7 years' HR experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
Proven experience building, restructuring, or strengthening an HR function.
Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, statutory compliance, and multi-site payroll management.
Experience in retail, e-commerce, distribution, manufacturing, FMCG, or related industries.
Proficiency in HR management systems; SeamlessHR experience is an advantage.
CIPM and/or CIPD certification is an added advantage.
Candidate Profile:Strong leadership, people-management, and relationship-building skills.
Proactive, self-driven, and able to work independently.
Commercially aware with the ability to align HR strategies with business objectives.
Experience managing multiple business units and transitioning outsourced HR functions in-house is an advantage.
SalaryN700,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
27th November, 2026.
How to Apply
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