Head, Human Resources - Port Harcourt

1. Strategic HR Leadership: Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with marine/maritime/oil & gas operational goals. Serve as a strategic advisor to the MD/CEO and leadership team on workforce planning, organizational design, and people priorities.
2. HR Operations & Process Excellence: Lead HR operations across recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, HRIS, and personnel administration. Ensure efficient, compliant HR processes that support vessel operations, offshore teams, and onshore staff.
3. Performance Management: Implement a robust performance management framework tailored to technical, operational, and field‑based roles. Drive a culture of accountability, continuous feedback, and measurable performance outcomes.
4. Talent Management & Development: Build talent pipelines for critical marine and technical roles. Oversee training, competency development, and certification programs required for offshore and maritime operations.
5. Employee Relations & Engagement: Foster a positive work environment across onshore and offshore teams. Manage conflict resolution, disciplinary processes, and employee welfare initiatives.
6. Policies, Compliance & HR Governance: Ensure compliance with maritime labor regulations, oil & gas industry standards, and Nigerian employment laws. Update and enforce HR policies, safety‑related guidelines, and workforce governance frameworks.
7. Data, Reporting & HR Analytics: Use HR analytics to support decision‑making, workforce planning, and operational forecasting. Provide leadership with timely reports on headcount, turnover, performance trends, and compliance metrics.

Who Will Thrive in This Role:

This role is ideal for a strategic yet hands‑on HR leader who:

• Excels at partnering with senior leadership to shape people strategy in a technical, regulated industry.
• Thrives in structured but evolving environments where HR systems require continuous improvement.
• Understands the operational realities of marine, maritime, or oil & gas workforce management.
• Balances strategic thinking with operational execution—comfortable in both boardroom and field‑level HR contexts.
• Values data‑driven decision‑making and uses insights to guide HR recommendations.
• Is committed to excellence in compliance, governance, and ethical HR leadership.

Level of Autonomy

This role offers:

• Ownership of HR strategy, operations, and key people workstreams.
• Authority to recommend and implement HR improvements, policies, and process enhancements.
• Independence in managing day‑to‑day HR operations across onshore and offshore teams.
• Freedom to advise and influence business leaders on people and culture decisions.
• Responsibility for driving HR initiatives from planning to execution and reporting.
• Strategic leadership as the organization's Human Capital Lead.
• Flexibility to innovate and introduce new HR practices aligned with industry standards.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, CIPD) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years HR experience, with at least 3 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Experience in marine, maritime, oil & gas, or other safety‑critical industries is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, maritime workforce regulations, and industry compliance standards.