Fort Knox Outsourcing - Our client is a leading full-service commercial law firm headquartered in Lagos, with expertise spanning corporate law, investment transactions, dispute resolution, energy, maritime, and financial services.
The firm serves blue-chip corporate clients,
government institutions, and international organisations and operates at the
highest levels of legal practice in Nigeria and beyond.
They are recruiting to
fill the position below:
Job Title: Head of Human Resources
Location: Oniru, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Role
Overview
- We
are seeking an experienced and strategic Head of Human Resources to lead
the firm's people strategy and oversee the full employee lifecycle.
- The
successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to senior management
and practice group leaders, providing strategic leadership across talent
acquisition, performance management, learning and development,
compensation and benefits, employee relations, culture, HR operations, and
compliance.
Key
Responsibilities
People
Strategy & Leadership:
- Develop
and implement a firm-wide HR strategy aligned with organisational goals
and growth plans.
- Advise
senior management and team leaders on people-related matters.
- Lead
and develop a high-performing HR team.
- Drive
employer branding and employee engagement initiatives.
- Lead
organisational design and workforce planning.
- Oversee
operational areas including facilities, IT systems, vendor contracts, and
office management.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding:
- Oversee
end-to-end recruitment across legal and business services functions.
- Develop
and execute recruitment strategies for senior and specialist hires.
- Lead
trainee, graduate and internship programmes.
- Design
structured onboarding programmes.
- Build
relationships with recruitment agencies, legal search firms and relevant
institutions.
Performance Management:
- Design
and manage performance appraisal and review frameworks.
- Ensure
consistent and effective performance evaluation across teams.
- Support
managers in feedback, performance improvement and employee retention.
- Develop
career progression frameworks.
- Oversee
promotion and partnership-track processes.
Learning & Development:
- Develop
and implement the firm's L&D strategy.
- Identify
training needs and manage external training providers.
- Develop
leadership programmes for senior professionals.
- Support
professional qualifications and continuous learning.
- Manage
the L&D budget effectively.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Lead
annual salary reviews and compensation benchmarking.
- Ensure
competitive, equitable and compliant compensation structures.
- Oversee
employee benefits, health, wellness, leave and retirement programmes.
- Monitor
market trends and recommend appropriate compensation adjustments.
Employee Relations & Culture:
- Manage
complex employee relations matters, grievances and disciplinary processes.
- Promote
a culture of inclusion, respect, wellbeing and professionalism.
- Lead
employee engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
- Handle
sensitive matters with discretion and sound judgement.
HR Operations & Compliance:
- Ensure
HR policies, procedures and employee handbooks remain current and
compliant.
- Oversee
HRIS implementation, HR data integrity and analytics.
- Ensure
compliance with employment laws, labour regulations and statutory
requirements.
- Prepare
HR reports, metrics and dashboards for senior management.
- Oversee
visa, mobility and secondment administration where applicable.
Leadership & Partner Support:
- Advise
senior leadership on succession planning and leadership transitions.
- Support
partner onboarding, exits, sabbaticals and performance matters.
- Facilitate
leadership retreats, offsites and alignment sessions.
- Handle
confidential senior-level matters with the highest level of discretion.
What
Success Looks Like
Within the
first year, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Establish
strong relationships with senior management and key stakeholders.
- Become
a trusted and confidential HR advisor across the organisation.
- Strengthen
performance management and employee development processes.
- Ensure
HR review cycles and key people initiatives are delivered effectively.
- Build
trust and credibility with both leadership and employees.
Qualifications
& Experience
- Bachelor's
Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or a related field.
- Professional
HR certification such as SHRM-SCP, CIPD Level 7 or equivalent.
- 10–12
years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3–5 years in a senior HR
leadership role.
- Experience
in a law firm, professional services or partnership environment is
strongly preferred.
- Proven
experience managing the full HR lifecycle independently.
- Strong
knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
- Experience
working with senior executives, boards or partners is an advantage.
- A
postgraduate qualification in HR, MBA or equivalent is preferred.
Key Competencies:
- Strong
leadership and strategic thinking.
- High
emotional intelligence and interpersonal sensitivity.
- Excellent
communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong
conflict resolution and negotiation abilities.
- Ability
to influence and advise senior executives confidently.
- High
level of integrity, discretion and professional judgement.
- Strong
knowledge of HR operations and employment law.
- Data-driven
approach with the ability to translate HR metrics into business insights.
- Ability
to thrive in complex and fast-paced environments.
Salary
N2,800,000
Net Monthly.
Application
Closing Date
30th
September, 2026.
Method
of Application
Interested
and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@fortknoxoutsourcing.com using the Job Title and Location as the subject of
the email.
