Human Resources (HR) Manager - Kano

HR Structure & Systems Development

• 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