Design and implement HR policies, SOPs, and frameworks tailored to a rice mill/food production environment.
Build HR processes covering recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning, compensation, and employee relations.
Establish HR documentation, reporting structures, and compliance systems.

Mergers & Acquisitions (People Integration)

Lead HR due diligence, workforce assessments, and cultural diagnostics during acquisitions.
Standardize HR policies, job structures, compensation frameworks, and performance systems across entities.
Manage change communication, workforce alignment, and integration plans.

Workforce Planning & Talent Management

Develop workforce plans aligned with production cycles and operational needs.
Lead recruitment for factory, technical, and administrative roles.
Implement capability‑building programs to strengthen workforce productivity and technical competence.

Employee Relations & Culture Building

Build a disciplined, performance‑driven culture across factory and administrative teams.
Manage employee grievances, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Performance Management & Productivity Optimization

Implement performance management systems that drive output, efficiency, and quality.
Track KPIs across departments and support managers in performance coaching.
Align performance outcomes with rewards, recognition, and career development.

HR Operations & Compliance

Ensure compliance with labour laws, food production regulations, and internal policies.
Manage payroll coordination, attendance systems, and HR data accuracy.
Prepare HR reports, analytics, and insights for senior leadership.

Who Will Thrive in This Role? This role is ideal for someone who:

Has built HR systems from scratch in a manufacturing or food production environment
Understands the realities of factory operations, workforce discipline, and productivity management
Is comfortable working in Kano and engaging with factory‑floor employees daily
Thrives in environments undergoing growth, restructuring, or acquisitions
Is both strategic and hands‑on, able to design frameworks and execute them
Communicates clearly, manages change effectively, and builds trust across all levels
Is passionate about building sustainable people structures that support long‑term business success

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field
8 years HR experience, with at least 3 years in food production, rice milling, FMCG, or manufacturing
Proven experience building HR systems and structures from scratch
Experience in mergers & acquisitions, HR due diligence, and integration
Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and factory workforce management
Excellent leadership, communication, and change‑management skills
Strong analytical, documentation, and process‑building capabilities
Ability to work in a fast‑paced, production‑driven environment

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