Human Resources Manager

Job Overview

• Company: Leap Microfinance (A financial services provider delivering personal loans, business loans, salary advances, asset acquisition, and thrift solutions)

• Position: Human Resources Manager

• Position Type: Human Resources

• Job Types: Full-time

• Work Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Description

• Lead the HR function and drive strategic initiatives aligned with organizational growth and business goals.

• Oversee talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, payroll, compliance, and staff engagement.

• Foster a high-performing, motivated workforce while ensuring adherence to Nigerian labor laws and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review HR policies, procedures, and strategic initiatives.

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment, selection, onboarding, and induction processes.

• Address employee grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.

• Ensure full compliance with Nigerian labor laws, statutory regulations, and internal standards.

• Coordinate performance appraisals, employee development plans, and succession planning.

• Oversee payroll administration, employee benefits, leave management, and confidential HR records.

• Prepare periodic HR analytics and provide strategic workforce insights to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial role.

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR best practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and HR Information Systems (HRIS).

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications & Attributes

• Previous HR experience within a bank, microfinance bank, or financial institution.

• Professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent).

• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professional accountability.

Additional Information

• Application Closing Date: 31st August, 2026