𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 & 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿

𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 & 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿

Company Profile

SmartCity Resorts PLC is a diversified investment holding company.

We seek a People and Culture Manager to lead a modern, performance-led people agenda that supports operational scale, governance, and talent retention. The successful candidate will combine strong HR fundamentals with a pragmatic, business-partner approach, embedding structure, accountability, and culture in a fast-evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

i. Lead end-to-end HR operations: workforce planning, recruitment, onboarding, employee records, confirmations, performance management, and exit processes.

ii. Design and implement a scalable performance management system, including KPIs, goal setting, reviews, and performance improvement plans.

iii. Drive organisational effectiveness through job architecture, role clarity, policies, SOPs, and disciplined HR documentation.

iv. Manage compensation administration and benefits frameworks in partnership with Finance; ensure payroll inputs and people data integrity.

v. Establish robust employee relations processes: grievance handling, disciplinary procedures, and fair, compliant HR practice.

vi. Lead learning and development initiatives, including capability mapping, training plans, leadership development, and succession planning.

vii. Strengthen culture, engagement, and values alignment through structured communication, recognition, and well-being initiatives.

viii. Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian labour regulations and internal governance expectations; maintain audit-ready HR documentation.

ix. Support change management initiatives associated with business expansion, process improvement, and operational transformation.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• HND/B.Sc in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 7–10 years progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial/generalist capacity supporting multi-functional teams.

• Experience supporting a high-growth environment transitioning to corporate governance standards is an advantage.

• High discretion, integrity, and professionalism; trusted custodian of sensitive matters.

• Business-partner mindset with the ability to translate people priorities into measurable organisational outcomes.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

• Structured execution, process discipline, and a continuous improvement orientation.

• CIPM certification is strongly preferred.

How to Apply

Interested qualified candidates should submit a comprehensive CV to recruitment@smartcityplc.com, using the job tile as the subject of your application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.