HR Lead
Location: Awka, Anambra
Job Summary
- We are seeking a technically strong and well-rounded HR professional to join our team as a HR Lead.
- This role is suited for someone who combines solid HR operations experience with the ability to think in systems, work with data, and improve HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
- You will play a key role in strengthening HR frameworks, supporting performance management, enhancing recruitment processes, and using data to drive better people decisions.
- The role requires a high level of ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:
- Recruitment& StaffingSupport and improve end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and hiring plans.
- Track and analyze recruitment metrics to improve efficiency and outcomes.
Performance Management & Organizational Effectiveness:
- Support the implementation of performance management processes, including goal setting, KPIs, and appraisals.
- Track performance outcomes and identify trends across teams.
- Contribute to improving role clarity, team structure, and overall productivity.
HR Data & Analytics:
- Maintain accurate HR data and generate regular reports (headcount, attrition, performance, hiring metrics).
- Analyze data to identify trends, gaps, and actionable insights.
- Develop and maintain HR dashboards using Excel or similar tools.
Learning & Development:
- Coordinate training initiatives and maintain accurate learning records.
- Track training participation and effectiveness.
- Identify capability gaps and support targeted development initiatives.
Employee Relations & Engagement:
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries on HR policies and processes.
- Handle employee relations matters with professionalism and good judgment.
- Support engagement and culture-building initiatives.
HR Operations & Compliance:
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure audit-ready documentation.
- Support payroll inputs and benefits administration.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and Nigerian labor laws.
- Identify and implement improvements to HR processes and systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 6 - 8 years of progressive HR experience across multiple functions.
- Strong understanding of performance management, HR operations, and employee relations.
- Experience working with HR data, reporting, and Excel.
- Good knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR compliance.
- CIPM certification or membership is an advantage.
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Structured, process-oriented, and improvement-focused mindset.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs and Applications to: careers@mpiafrica.com using the job title + Location as subject of the mail.