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Head, People & Culture

Recruitmentbod Africa · Lagos

Recruitmentbod AfricaLagosPosted 9 November 2026

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Lagos, Nigeria
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Role Overview

Our client in the Real Estate Sector is seeking Head, People & Culture. The ideal candidate will lead the organization's human capital strategy, drive organizational culture, manage talent acquisition, and foster high employee engagement to support business growth and operational excellence across the firm's real estate initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic HR & Organizational Leadership

Develop and execute alignment-focused HR strategies, policies, and practices that support corporate goals in the real estate sector.

Lead talent acquisition strategies to recruit, onboard, and retain high-performing professionals across sales, operations, technical, and executive teams.

Foster a performance-driven culture aligned with the firm's vision, core values, and corporate standards.

Performance Management & Talent Development

Design, implement, and manage robust performance appraisal systems tied to clear Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and business targets.

Identify training needs, conduct learning & development programs, and establish career progression pathways to build organizational capability.

Track employee productivity and implement reward and recognition frameworks.

Employee Relations & Workplace Culture

Serve as an advocate for workforce engagement, managing employee relations, conflict resolution, and retention strategies.

Drive internal communications, employee wellness initiatives, and team-building activities to maintain high morale and job satisfaction.

HR Operations, Compliance & Payroll Administration

Oversee day-to-day HR administration, employment contracts, personnel records, and HR software/systems.

Ensure full compliance with Nigerian Labour Laws, statutory regulations, and industry standards.

Manage payroll processing, benefits administration, compensation structures, and workplace policy enforcement.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: Minimum 6 years of productive, hands-on HR management experience with proven track record of target delivery. Experience in the Real Estate or Property Development sector is a strong advantage.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related field.

Certifications: Professional HR certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, CIPD) is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies:

In-depth knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law and HR best practices.

Proven leadership, strategic planning, and team management skills.

Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict management skills.

High emotional intelligence and exceptional written/verbal communication.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: preciousonwochei2@gmail.com using the position as subject of email.

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