• Job Title:
    Human Resource Manager
  • Reports to:
    COO and CEO
  • Supervises:
    HR Officer, Administrative Officer, Front Desk Officer
  • Job Type:
    Full time
  • Location:
    Kaduna, Nigeria
  • Date:
    May 7, 2026

Human Resource Manager

The Human Resources Manager will provide hands-on leadership for the full HR function in a fast-growing Agric-Tech startup. The role requires a pragmatic HR generalist who can build structures from the ground up while remaining agile and execution focused. The incumbent will support rapid scaling, talent acquisition, performance management, compliance, and culture-building across corporate, technology, and field operations.

Responsibilities:

HR Strategy & Organization Design

   • Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the organization’s growth stage and business objectives.

   • Work closely with the CEO and COO to support organizational design, workforce planning, and scalability.

   • Establish fit-for-purpose HR policies, frameworks, and processes suitable for a lean startup environment.


Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

   • Manage end-to-end recruitment across technical, field, operations, and corporate roles.

   • Design cost-effective recruitment strategies suitable for a startup budget.

   • Ensure efficient onboarding and early-stage employee integration.


Performance & Productivity Management

   • Design and manage simple, effective performance management systems linked to business outcomes.

   • Support managers in setting KPIs and conducting performance reviews.

   • Drive a results-oriented and accountability-driven culture.


Learning & Capability Development

   • Identify capability gaps and implement practical learning solutions.

   • Coordinate internal and external training initiatives focused on operational effectiveness and leadership.

   • Support succession planning and internal talent development.


Compensation, Payroll & HR Operations

   • Administer payroll, benefits, and employee records.

   • Support the design of competitive yet sustainable compensation structures.

   • Ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and efficiency in HR operations.

Employee Relations

   • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations and grievance management.

   • Build and sustain a positive startup culture aligned with company values.

   • Lead employee engagement initiatives across office and field teams.


Compliance & Risk Management

   • Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and statutory requirements.

   • Manage disciplinary processes, exits, and documentation in line with best practices.

   • Continuously review HR policies to reflect evolving business needs.


Administrative & Office Oversight

   • Provide functional supervision to the Administrative Officer and Front Desk Officer.

   • Oversee office administration, facilities coordination, and front-desk operations.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.

  • CIPM Professional Qualification (Associate or Full Member) – Mandatory.

  • Minimum of 5 years post-NYSC HR experience, preferably in a startup, Agric-Tech, technology, or operations-driven environment.

  • Proven experience managing the full HR value chain.

Key Competencies:

  • Strong understanding of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices.

  • Hands-on, execution-focused mindset.

  • Ability to build HR systems from scratch.

  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

  • High integrity, confidentiality, and sound judgment.

Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted. 

Interested and qualified candidates should apply using the link below:

https://forms.gle/1h9GXYewaDexqUaU7