Welcome2Africa International is a trade and investment facilitation company with a special focus on Nigeria’s Agricultural and Maritime Sector. We support investors, multinationals, and key stakeholders within and outside Africa to advance their trade and investment goals, by providing an array of services and programs.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The HR Lead will provide leadership for all HR and people management functions at W2A, ensuring effective recruitment, performance management, employee relations, policy compliance, and organizational culture development. The role combines strategic HR leadership with hands-on operational execution, supporting both management and staff across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HR Leadership & Strategic Support
Provide overall leadership and direction for the HR function in alignment with W2A’s mission, values, and operational goals.
Serve as a strategic partner to the Head of Operations and CEO on workforce planning, staff performance, and organizational development.
Support organizational growth through structured HR planning and people management systems.
Recruitment & Workforce Planning
Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for all roles across W2A, including drafting job descriptions, advertising roles, shortlisting, interviews, and onboarding.
Ensure recruitment processes are timely, transparent, and aligned with W2A standards.
Maintain a pool of qualified candidates for future staffing needs.
Performance Management & Staff Development
Design, implement, and manage performance appraisal systems across departments.
Support line managers in setting performance goals and conducting performance reviews.
Coordinate staff training, capacity-building initiatives, and professional development activities.
Employee Relations & Organizational Culture
Manage employee relations issues, including grievances, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution.
Promote a positive, inclusive, and accountable workplace culture.
Support staff engagement, welfare initiatives, and internal communication.
HR Policies, Compliance & Documentation
Develop, update, and enforce HR policies, SOPs, and the employee handbook in line with Nigerian labor laws and W2A internal standards.
Ensure compliance with statutory and donor-related HR requirements.
Maintain accurate, confidential, and audit-ready employee records and HR documentation.
Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Support
Work closely with Finance to support payroll processing and staff compensation administration.
Maintain records related to staff benefits, leave, and entitlements.
Support salary reviews and HR-related budgeting processes.
Administrative & Operational Support
Oversee HR-related administrative processes and coordinate closely with the Admin and Operations teams.
Support the documentation of workflows, roles, and internal processes in collaboration with Operations and M&E teams.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
Professional Certification is an added advantage
3-5 years of experience in HR, specifically in talent acquisition and management
Proven experience in an HR leadership or senior HR role.
Strong understanding of HR best practices, Nigerian labor laws, and organizational policies.
Experience working in NGOs, donor-funded organizations, or multi-project environments is an advantage.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in MS Office, Zoho Workspace, and HR management systems.
COMPETENCIES
Strong leadership and people management skills.
High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
Detail-oriented, proactive, and results-driven.
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.