Job Title: HR Manager
Sector: Oil & Gas
Workmode: Fulltime
Key Responsibilities:
Workforce Planning & Recruitment
Design workforce plans aligned with exploration, drilling, and production phases.
Source and recruit technical and non-technical staff locally and internationally.
Ensure compliance with Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) guidelines.
HR Compliance & Industrial Relations
Ensure full compliance with Nigerian Labour Laws and sector-specific regulations (DPR, NUPRC).
Oversee union relations and collective bargaining, especially in upstream operations.
Maintain updated HR policies aligned with local and international standards.
Performance Management & Training
Implement KPI-based performance systems aligned with operational goals.
Facilitate competency development across technical and leadership domains.
Coordinate with accredited training bodies for professional certifications (IWCF, NEBOSH, OSHA).
Employee Engagement & Retention
Design engagement and welfare programs for site-based staff.
Manage rotation schedules and expatriate welfare logistics.
Conduct regular staff surveys and feedback mechanisms.
Compensation & Benefits
Design competitive remuneration structures, including offshore and hazard bonuses.
Benchmark compensation against global Oil & Gas industry standards.
Oversee payroll and benefits administration.
HSE Integration
Partner with HSE teams to promote a culture of safety.
Coordinate fitness-for-work evaluations, drug screening, and emergency readiness.
Requirements:
MSc or MBA in HRM, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or related field.
Minimum of 4 years experience in Oil & Gas or similar industries.
Minimum of a Second Class Upper (2:1) degree.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Extensive prior experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
Proven experience in:
Site-based HR operations.
Strong knowledge of:
Nigerian Labour Law, Pension Act, and industrial policies.
HR software and systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, Oracle HCM).
HR metrics and analytics.
Preferred Certifications:
CIPM (Nigeria) essential.
CIPD, SHRM, or HRCI preferred.
Originally posted on Himalayas