Nexia Agbo Abel & Co. is a multi-skill and multi-discipline professional advisory firm committed to technical and professional excellence in the provision of services that are innovative, tailor-made and cost effective and accord with professional standards and guidelines issued by National and International reputable institutes to which it belongs.
We are a Nigerian-owned, operated and managed firm. Our firm is registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria as Chartered Accountants and is duly licensed by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and given permission to set up public practice in Nigeria. We are also registered with the Office of the Auditor General of the Federation.
Nexia Agbo Abel & Co, with its proven local expertise, also has an enviable global reach as it is a member of Nexia International, a worldwide network of independent auditors, business advisers and consultants with offices in over one hundred countries.Position Summary
The Head of Human Resources will provide strategic and operational leadership for the organization’s human resources function across all states of operation.
The role holder will oversee recruitment, employee relations, performance management, organizational development, policy implementation, learning and development, and HR compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead recruitment across all departments and states, including field-based hiring.
Design and manage onboarding processes that properly ground new staff in the organization’s mission and values.
Lead HR policy development, review, and implementation.
Coordinate staff capacity assessment processes in collaboration with department heads.
Oversee learning and development tracking systems and staff development initiatives.
Manage performance review processes and ensure alignment with staff growth and organizational objectives.
Handle employee relations matters, grievance management, disciplinary processes, and workplace investigations.
Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and employment regulations across all operational states.
Maintain accurate staff records, contracts, HR documentation, and payroll coordination.
Support organizational development initiatives as the organization continues to grow.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Business Psychology, Industrial Relations, Management, or a related field.
Professional Certification: CIPM membership or equivalent professional certification is required.
Experience Baseline: 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 2–3 years in a senior HR role.
Multi-site Management: Experience managing HR across multiple sites or states within Nigeria.
Organizational Development: Proven experience supporting organizational development initiatives beyond transactional HR.
Industry Advantages:
Experience within agriculture, agribusiness, manufacturing, logistics, or field-based organizations is an added advantage.
Experience working on donor-funded agricultural programs and projects is desirable.
Core Competencies:
Strong understanding of Nigerian labour law and HR compliance.
Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and geographically dispersed operational environments.