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JOB TITLE:

Lead, Talent Management

LOCATION:

Victoria Island, Lagos

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT

Business Services

REPORTS TO:

CEO

DIRECT REPORTS:

JOB SUMMARY

Provides strategic and operational leadership across all HR functions to support the execution of EPC projects. Drives HR strategy, workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives aligned with business goals, ensuring compliance with labour regulations and fostering a strong performance culture, while guiding organizational development efforts. Serves as a key advisor to leadership, manages HR processes across multiple project sites, and leads a team to deliver consistent, high-impact HR support.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

HR Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness

• Serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, contributing to the development and execution of business-aligned HR strategies that drive performance across complex EPC projects.
• Champions continuous improvement by reviewing and aligning HR systems, policies, and processes with evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Anticipates workforce trends and provides data-driven insights on talent, capability, and culture to support long-term business planning and sustainability.
• Drives organizational change initiatives, including restructuring, workforce planning, and leadership development, to enhance project delivery capacity and operational resilience.
• Oversees HR budget planning and resource allocation in alignment with business goals and project timelines.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Leads enterprise-wide workforce planning by partnering with department heads and project managers to anticipate human capital needs across the different functions.
• Oversees the full-cycle recruitment process for technical and non-technical roles, ensuring the right balance of in-house and agency support based on project scale and urgency.
• Ensures effective onboarding and early engagement of new hires, especially for project-critical roles, to minimize ramp-up time and accelerate performance.
• Approves and implements recruitment policies and documentation frameworks to meet compliance, audit, and reporting standards.

Learning, Capability & Leadership Development

• Directs the development of technical and non-technical training frameworks tailored to project delivery, EHSQ compliance, leadership pipeline, and functional excellence.
• Partners with department leads to identify skills gaps and build annual training plans that enhance execution capability and support employee career goals.
• Manages vendor relationships with training institutions, certification bodies, and industry experts to deliver high-impact learning solutions.
• Promotes a learning culture that supports project execution excellence, safety leadership, and regulatory compliance.

Career Development & Succession Planning

• Leads the career development strategy by integrating individual aspirations with business needs and succession requirements across core departments.
• Identifies and develops high-potential talent for critical roles, working closely with project leaders to strengthen bench strength and promote continuity.
• Uses data from performance and development conversations to create targeted learning journeys and career mobility opportunities.

Compensation, Benefits & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversees the design and execution of compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent while remaining cost-effective and compliant.
• Benchmarks compensation packages against industry peers and makes recommendations to leadership on compensation strategy and total rewards.
• Ensures full compliance with Nigerian Labour Laws, tax obligations, and employment-related statutory provisions.
• Aligns benefit offerings with workforce demographics and project-specific needs, including site-based incentives and allowances.

Performance & Culture Management

• Leads the execution of a robust performance management cycle, aligning individual goals with project outcomes and corporate objectives.
• Facilitates calibration sessions with senior leaders and project heads to ensure fairness, accuracy, and developmental follow-through.
• Drives the use of performance insights to inform promotions, learning interventions, and succession plans.
• Champions a high-performance, safety-conscious culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Employee Engagement & Relations

• Acts as the primary liaison between management and employees, ensuring open lines of communication, proactive issue resolution, and healthy industrial relations.
• Leads the development and periodic review of employee handbooks, grievance procedures, and disciplinary frameworks.
• Collaborates with EHSQ, operations, and project management to foster employee well-being, site engagement, and a safety-first mindset.
• Designs and delivers engagement initiatives tailored to remote and site-based teams, ensuring consistent employee experience across locations.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Leads, mentors, and develops the HR team to ensure excellence in service delivery, compliance, and strategic partnership.
• Establishes clear goals and KPIs for HR team members, regularly reviewing progress and supporting professional development.
• Makes data-informed recommendations on promotions, recognition, and team structure to optimize performance and alignment with business goals.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from any reputable institution.
• An MBA degree is an added advantage.
• CIPM certification is required.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHRi certification is required.
• Project Management Certification is an added advantage.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 10-15 years post-NYSC work experience in talent management, with experience in the EPC or oil and gas industry.5 years of experience in an HR leadership role.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in HR strategy & organizational design.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws & regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in talent acquisition & workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge and use of performance management systems.
• Expertise in compensation & benefits.
• Proficient in learning & development practices.
• Skilled in employee relations & engagement.
• Experience in project-based HR operations.
• Skilled in change management & communication.
• Proficiency in HR technology & data analytics.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Leading and Supervising
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Relating and Networking
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Planning and Organizing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Persuading and Influencing
• Adhering to Principles and Values

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lagos: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working in an EPC-IC company
• 10-15 years post-NYSC work experience in talent management, with experience in the EPC or oil and gas industry.
• 5 years of experience in an HR leadership role.

Experience:

• Human Resources : 10 years (Preferred)

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• Experience Level : Senior level
• Experience Length : 12 years

Job Title: Lead, Talent Management

Sector: FMCG

Work Structure: Fully Onsite

Location: Ogun State

Role Summary

The Lead, Talent Management will be responsible for driving workforce planning, recruitment, training, performance management, and career development initiatives across the organization. This role requires a strategic HR leader with extensive experience in talent management within a multinational manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and forecast workforce requirements in alignment with the organizations strategy and objectives, ensuring regular updates.
• Maintain an accurate database of manning and grade levels across the company; proactively identify and update any deviations from approved structures.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle (vacancy identification, advertising, candidate screening, testing, interviewing, and selection), ensuring alignment with the approved workforce plan.
• Collaborate with departmental heads to conduct comprehensive training needs assessments and develop annual training plans.
• Drive the implementation of learning and development programs to address employee skills and competency gaps.
• Oversee the organization-wide performance management system, ensuring effective evaluations and feedback mechanisms.
  Identify and implement career development interventions in collaboration with departmental leaders.

Requirements

• First Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Business Management, or a related discipline.
• Masters degree in relevant Social/Management Sciences or related fields is an added advantage.
• Relevant professional certification in HR Management (e.g.CIPM, SPHR) is required.
  Minimum of 12 years relevant work experience, including at least 4 years in a mid-management role within a multinational manufacturing company.

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Company: 21 search

Position Title: Lead, Talent Management

Industry: FMCG

Location: Ogun State

Role Summary:

Our client, a leading player in the bottling FMCG industry, is seeking a Lead, Talent Management to oversee workforce planning, recruitment, training, and performance management. The role ensures alignment of talent strategies with organizational goals and requires a seasoned HR professional with a minimum of 12 years' experience, including 4 years in mid-management.

Key responsibilities :

· Plan and forecast workforce requirements in line with the organization's strategy and objectives and ensure periodic updates.

· Maintain an accurate database of manning/grade levels across the company and proactively identify variations with approved manning/grade level for updates.

· Manage all recruitment activities (vacancy identification, advertisement, candidate screening, testing, interviewing, etc.) ensuring its alignment to the approved workforce plan.

· Collaborate with departmental heads to conduct comprehensive training needs assessments and develop training plans for employees across the organization.

· Drive the implementation of learning and development programmes to address identified staff skills and competency needs.

· Manage organization-wide performance management system and identify relevant career interventions for staff in collaboration with functional and departmental heads.

Minimum Requirement

· First Degree or its equivalent in Social Sciences, Business Management or any other relevant discipline.

· Master's degree in relevant Social/Management Sciences and other related discipline is an added advantage.

· Relevant Professional certification in HR Management e.g. Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), Senior Professional in HR (SPHR), is required.

· Minimum of 12 years relevant work experience, with at least 4 years in a mid-management role.

· Experience in similar bottling FMCG industry is required.

What we Offer

• Competitive Salary Package
• Annual Leave Allowance
• 13 month, HMO

How to Apply Interested candidates should fill the google form using the link attached below:

Job Type: Full-time

Rite Foods Limited is a truly world class, proudly Nigerian Foods and Beverages manufacturing company which began food production in March 2008. Our company is a major player in the sausage segment of the food industry and is gradually gaining market share in the soft drinks and energy drinks' segment of the beverage industry in Nigeria.

Rite Foods Limited manufactures under high ethical standards and hygienic conditions to produce quality products that are fit for consumption.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Lead, Talent Management

Job Location: Ogun

Description

• If you are value-driven, committed to excellence and seeking a company where you can build an exciting career, then this opportunity is for you.
• As Lead, Talent Management, you will oversee talent acquisition, learning and development and performance management.
• You will develop, shape and implement robust talent management strategies to aid retention of high-performing employees and engrain a performance driven culture across the business; amongst others.

Minimum Requirements

Qualification:

• First Degree or its equivalent in Business Administration or any other relevant discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years of experience on similar role in an FMCG / Multinational environment.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Position as the subject of the email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.

JOB TITLE:

Lead, Talent Management

LOCATION:

Victoria Island, Lagos

DIVISION/DEPARTMENT

Business Services

REPORTS TO:

CEO

DIRECT REPORTS:

JOB SUMMARY

Provides strategic and operational leadership across all HR functions to support the execution of EPC projects. Drives HR strategy, workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement initiatives aligned with business goals, ensuring compliance with labour regulations and fostering a strong performance culture, while guiding organizational development efforts. Serves as a key advisor to leadership, manages HR processes across multiple project sites, and leads a team to deliver consistent, high-impact HR support.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

HR Strategy & Organizational Effectiveness

• Serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, contributing to the development and execution of business-aligned HR strategies that drive performance across complex EPC projects.
• Champions continuous improvement by reviewing and aligning HR systems, policies, and processes with evolving business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Anticipates workforce trends and provides data-driven insights on talent, capability, and culture to support long-term business planning and sustainability.
• Drives organizational change initiatives, including restructuring, workforce planning, and leadership development, to enhance project delivery capacity and operational resilience.
• Oversees HR budget planning and resource allocation in alignment with business goals and project timelines.

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Leads enterprise-wide workforce planning by partnering with department heads and project managers to anticipate human capital needs across the different functions.
• Oversees the full-cycle recruitment process for technical and non-technical roles, ensuring the right balance of in-house and agency support based on project scale and urgency.
• Ensures effective onboarding and early engagement of new hires, especially for project-critical roles, to minimize ramp-up time and accelerate performance.
• Approves and implements recruitment policies and documentation frameworks to meet compliance, audit, and reporting standards.

Learning, Capability & Leadership Development

• Directs the development of technical and non-technical training frameworks tailored to project delivery, EHSQ compliance, leadership pipeline, and functional excellence.
• Partners with department leads to identify skills gaps and build annual training plans that enhance execution capability and support employee career goals.
• Manages vendor relationships with training institutions, certification bodies, and industry experts to deliver high-impact learning solutions.
• Promotes a learning culture that supports project execution excellence, safety leadership,and regulatory compliance.

Career Development & Succession Planning

• Leads the career development strategy by integrating individual aspirations with business needs and succession requirements across core departments.
• Identifies and develops high-potential talent for critical roles, working closely with project leaders to strengthen bench strength and promote continuity.
• Uses data from performance and development conversations to create targeted learning journeys and career mobility opportunities.

Compensation, Benefits & Regulatory Compliance

• Oversees the design and execution of compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate talent while remaining cost-effective and compliant.
• Benchmarks compensation packages against industry peers and makes recommendations to leadership on compensation strategy and total rewards.
• Ensures full compliance with Nigerian Labour Laws, tax obligations, and employment-related statutory provisions.
• Aligns benefit offerings with workforce demographics and project-specific needs, including site-based incentives and allowances.

Performance & Culture Management

• Leads the execution of a robust performance management cycle, aligning individual goals with project outcomes and corporate objectives.
• Facilitates calibration sessions with senior leaders and project heads to ensure fairness, accuracy, and developmental follow-through.
• Drives the use of performance insights to inform promotions, learning interventions, and succession plans.
• Champions a high-performance, safety-conscious culture rooted in accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Employee Engagement & Relations

• Acts as the primary liaison between management and employees, ensuring open lines of communication, proactive issue resolution, and healthy industrial relations.
• Leads the development and periodic review of employee handbooks, grievance procedures, and disciplinary frameworks.
• Collaborates with EHSQ, operations, and project management to foster employee well-being, site engagement, and a safety-first mindset.
• Designs and delivers engagement initiatives tailored to remote and site-based teams, ensuring consistent employee experience across locations.

Team Leadership & People Development

• Leads, mentors, and develops the HR team to ensure excellence in service delivery, compliance, and strategic partnership.
• Establishes clear goals and KPIs for HR team members, regularly reviewing progress and supporting professional development.
• Makes data-informed recommendations on promotions, recognition, and team structure to optimize performance and alignment with business goals.

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree from any reputable institution.
• An MBA degree is an added advantage.
• CIPM certification is required.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHRi certification is required.
• Project Management Certification is an added advantage.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• 10-15 years post-NYSC work experience in talent management, with experience in the EPC or oil and gas industry.
• 5 years of experience in an HR leadership role.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Proficient in HR strategy & organizational design.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws & regulatory compliance.
• Proficient in talent acquisition & workforce planning.
• Strong knowledge and use of performance management systems.
• Expertise in compensation & benefits.
• Proficient in learning & development practices.
• Skilled in employee relations & engagement.
• Experience in project-based HR operations.
• Skilled in change management & communication.
• Proficiency in HR technology & data analytics.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Leading and Supervising
• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Relating and Networking
• Formulating Strategies and Concepts
• Planning and Organizing
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Persuading and Influencing
• Adhering to Principles and Values

N:B - Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• 10-15 years post-NYSC work experience in talent management, with experience in the EPC or oil and gas industry.
• 5 years of experience in an HR leadership role.

Our client, a fast-growing and professionally-run FMCG company, with factory located in Sagamu/Ijebu-Ode axis, and Head Office in Lagos Mainland, requires an honest, intelligent and experienced professional to join its team as Lead, Talent Management.

Key Areas of Responsibility (Summary)

• Plan and forecast workforce requirements in line with the organization's strategy and objectives and ensure periodic updates.
• Maintain an accurate database of manning/grade levels across the company and proactively identify variations with approved manning/grade level for updates.

Major Requirements

• B.Sc/HND in Management/Social/ Physical/Life Sciences or Humanities/Law or any relevant discipline.
• A higher degree or professional certifications (e.g., ACIPM, SPHR etc.) will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 12 years' HR experience, particularly in an FMCG, manufacturing or multinational company.
• Experience in complete strategic HR functions and responsibilities.
• Location: Factory

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Deadline: 29/08/2025