Smart Partners was founded by Tijani Iyemifokhae , a graduate of Industrial Chemistry, University of Benin with MBA (Human Resources) Lagos State University Ojo. He has more than a decade work experiences that span across some leading law firms as Practice Development Manager.
At Fine and Country International (West Africa) he was the Head of Operations and Strategy. For the years spent at Fine and Country, he developed; Sales, Marketing, HR Structures and Policies, Business model and Operational Processes. Mr. Iyemifokhae has attended series of local (Lagos Business School) and International trainings. He is a talented Strategist with multitasking abilities.Job Summary
The HR Business Partner (HRBP) will serve as a strategic partner to retail business units, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.
The role involves supporting store operations, driving employee engagement, and ensuring effective HR service delivery across retail outlets.
Key Responsibilities
Partner with retail managers to implement HR strategies that support business goals
Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and disciplinary actions
Support recruitment, onboarding, and workforce planning for retail stores
Drive employee engagement and retention initiatives across store locations
Ensure compliance with labor laws and company HR policies
Analyze HR metrics (turnover, absenteeism, performance) and provide actionable insights
Support learning and development initiatives for store staff and supervisors
Act as a change agent during organizational restructuring or process improvements
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
3–5 years HR experience, preferably in the retail sector
Strong knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR best practices
Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple retail locations and stakeholders
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems