Human Resources

Hr Business Partner (hrbp)

Assist to Hire Limited·Lagos , Bayelsa , Delta , Kaduna , Kano , Rivers, nigeria·Full Time·Contract
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Job Summary

  • We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute HR Business Partner (HRBP) with a strong background in the Oil & Gas industry to drive strategic HR initiatives, organisational effectiveness, and workforce transformation.
  • The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in organisational design, business restructuring, workforce planning, performance management, and change management, with the ability to partner with business leaders to optimise workforce structures, improve productivity, and align people strategies with operational and commercial objectives.
  • The successful candidate must demonstrate a practical understanding of Oil & Gas workforce dynamics, including technical and operational staffing, labour relations, regulatory compliance, and workforce optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

Organisational Design & Restructuring

  • Lead and support organisational restructuring and workforce transformation initiatives to improve operational efficiency and business performance.
  • Review organisational structures, reporting relationships, and manpower requirements to identify inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements.
  • Develop organisational charts, job architecture, role definitions, and reporting frameworks aligned with business objectives.
  • Conduct job evaluations, role mapping, workforce assessments, and span-of-control analysis.
  • Support workforce optimisation, redeployment, and organisational realignment initiatives.
  • Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of organisational changes.

Strategic HR Business Partnering

  • Partner with senior management and operational leaders to translate business priorities into effective people strategies.
  • Provide strategic HR advisory support on workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, and talent management.
  • Conduct HR diagnostics, identify organisational challenges, and recommend business-focused solutions.
  • Support business transformation, process improvement, and HR operational efficiency initiatives.
  • Analyse workforce costs, productivity, and organisational performance to support informed business decisions.

Oil & Gas Workforce Management

  • Develop workforce plans that align with Oil & Gas operational requirements, project cycles, and technical manpower needs.
  • Support workforce planning and deployment across engineering, technical, operational, and corporate functions.
  • Advise on contractor workforce management, manpower utilisation, and workforce cost optimisation.
  • Collaborate with operational and HSE teams to identify workforce competency gaps and support relevant training and development initiatives.
  • Ensure applicable HR practices align with Nigerian labour legislation, Nigerian Content requirements, and relevant Oil & Gas industry regulations.

Talent & Performance Management

  • Design and implement performance management frameworks, KPIs, and accountability structures.
  • Support succession planning, talent reviews, leadership development, and workforce capability assessments.
  • Identify critical skill gaps and recommend targeted workforce development initiatives.
  • Drive employee engagement, retention, and productivity improvement programmes.
  • Support the development of compensation structures, job grading frameworks, and talent retention strategies.

Employee Relations & HR Governance

  • Manage complex employee relations matters, disciplinary processes, grievances, and workplace conflict resolution.
  • Support industrial relations activities, including engagements with relevant employee representatives and trade unions where applicable.
  • Develop, review, and implement HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, employment regulations, and organisational HR standards.
  • Prepare workforce analytics and HR reports to support strategic management decisions.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
  • 6 - 8 years of progressive HR experience, including significant exposure to HR business partnering, organisational development, or strategic HR management.
  • Proven HR experience within the Oil & Gas industry is mandatory.
  • Demonstrable hands-on experience in organisational restructuring, organisational design, workforce optimisation, or business transformation projects.
  • Strong understanding of Oil & Gas workforce structures, operational staffing requirements, and industry-specific HR challenges.
  • Practical experience in workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and HR policy implementation.
  • Working knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, industrial relations practices, and relevant Oil & Gas regulatory requirements.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in HR reporting, workforce analytics, and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, or CIPD is an added advantage.
  • Prior HR consulting experience, particularly in organisational restructuring or workforce transformation, is an added advantage but not mandatory.

Key Competencies

  • Strategic HR Business Partnering
  • Organisational Design & Restructuring
  • Workforce Planning & Optimisation
  • Oil & Gas HR Operations
  • Organisational Development & Change Management
  • Performance & Talent Management
  • Employee & Industrial Relations
  • HR Governance & Compliance
  • Workforce Analytics & Cost Management
  • Business Acumen & Stakeholder Management

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • We are particularly interested in candidates who have actively participated in or led organisational restructuring, organisational design, or workforce transformation initiatives within the Oil & Gas industry.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HNDMBA/MSc/MA
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At a glance

Company

Assist to Hire Limited

Location

Lagos , Bayelsa , Delta , Kaduna , Kano , Rivers, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 14, 2026

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