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Group Human Resources Director

CIG Motors
Full-time
On-site
Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
HR Leadership & Strategy
Job Summary:

The Group HR Director serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for developing and executing a high-impact people strategy that supports the long-term vision of the group. This role provides strategic direction and oversight for all human capital initiatives across multiple subsidiaries and business entities, fostering a culture of performance, innovation, and accountability.

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinking HR leader who brings both global perspective and local execution, capable of aligning people capabilities with the group’s strategic goals.


Key Responsibilities:

1. People Strategy & Organizational Design

  • Define and execute a comprehensive HR strategy aligned with the group’s overall business objectives and growth agenda.
  • Lead group-level organizational design, workforce planning, and talent architecture across diverse industries or subsidiaries.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior executives on organizational effectiveness, leadership succession, and people risk.

2. Culture, Change & Leadership

  • Drive cultural transformation initiatives across the group to support high performance, accountability, and agility.
  • Build strong leadership pipelines through strategic talent development, succession planning, and executive coaching.
  • Lead change management strategies during key organizational transitions such as expansions, or restructuring.

3. Governance, Compliance & Risk

  • Develop and standardize HR governance frameworks, policies, and processes across all subsidiaries, ensuring local compliance and global best practices.
  • Monitor and mitigate people-related risks, including regulatory risks, reputational risks, and workforce disruptions.
  • Ensure ethical standards, employee relations practices, and grievance mechanisms are in place and aligned with corporate governance.

4. Talent Acquisition, Capability Building & Retention

  • Establish an employer brand strategy that positions the group as a top employer across sectors.
  • Oversee senior-level recruitment and strategic talent acquisition programs across the group.
  • Build capability frameworks that support digital transformation, innovation, and cross-functional agility.

5. Compensation, Reward & Performance Strategy

  • Design and implement executive compensation, benefits, and long-term incentive programs tied to business performance.
  • Promote a performance-driven culture through robust KPIs, and reward mechanisms that align with business outcomes.
  • Benchmark reward strategies to maintain competitiveness in local and international markets.

6. HR Technology & Analytics

  • Lead the group’s digital HR transformation through implementation of integrated HR systems (HCM platforms, data dashboards, etc.).
  • Use people analytics to deliver insights and drive strategic decisions around workforce trends, engagement, and productivity.


Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field; MBA or Master’s preferred.
  • 15+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, including 5+ years in a Group or Corporate HR role.
  • Demonstrated success in driving business-aligned HR strategy in complex, matrix or multi-industry environments.
  • Experience working with executive teams and boards of directors.
  • Professional certification (e.g., CIPD, SHRM-SCP, SPHR) is an advantage.

Benefits


  • Competitive Salary

  • 13th Month Allowance

  • Leave Allowance

  • Monthly Performance Bonus

  • Retirement Savings

  • Robust Medical Coverage

  • Group Life Insurance

  • Paid Time Off

  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment