HR Manager

Worknigeria was established with a Singular Vision. To help the vast Nigerian workforce find meaningful jobs. We are also on a mission to upskill them in the best ways possible and help them grow with and within their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Manager

Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Oil & Gas

Key Responsibilities
Workforce Planning & Recruitment:

• Design workforce plans aligned with exploration, drilling, and production phases.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) guidelines.
• Source and recruit technical and non-technical staff locally and internationally.

HR Compliance & Industrial Relations:

• Ensure full compliance with Nigerian Labour Laws and sector-specific regulations (DPR, NUPRC).
• Maintain updated HR policies aligned with local and international standards.
• Oversee union relations and collective bargaining, especially in upstream operations.

Performance Management & Training:

• Coordinate with accredited training bodies for professional certifications (IWCF, NEBOSH, OSHA).
• Implement KPI-based performance systems aligned with operational goals.
• Facilitate competency development across technical and leadership domains.

Employee Engagement & Retention:

• Conduct regular staff surveys and feedback mechanisms.
• Design engagement and welfare programs for site-based staff.
• Manage rotation schedules and expatriate welfare logistics.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Benchmark compensation against global Oil & Gas industry standards.
• Oversee payroll and benefits administration.
• Design competitive remuneration structures, including offshore and hazard bonuses.

HSE Integration:

• Coordinate fitness-for-work evaluations, drug screening, and emergency readiness.
• Partner with HSE teams to promote a culture of safety.

Requirements

• Nigerian Labour Law, Pension Act, and industrial policies.
• MSc or MBA in HRM, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Site-based HR operations.
• Minimum of 4 years experience in Oil & Gas or similar industries.
• Extensive prior experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• HR metrics and analytics.
• HR software and systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, Oracle HCM).
• Proven experience in:
• Minimum of a Second Class Upper (2:1) degree.

Preferred Certifications:

• CIPD, SHRM, or HRCI.
• CIPM (Nigeria) essential.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Application Deadline: 6th November, 2026.