Bridgemead Consulting, a leading business and human resources consultancy, is recruiting qualified professionals for the position of Group Head, Human Resources. This executive leadership role is ideal for experienced HR professionals who can develop and implement strategic human capital initiatives across multiple business units while driving organizational growth and operational excellence.
Job Details
Job Title: Group Head, Human Resources
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports To: Group Executive Director / Group Managing Director
Job Summary
The Group Head, Human Resources will provide strategic leadership for the Group’s human capital function by overseeing workforce planning, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, succession planning, organizational development, and HR governance across all subsidiaries. The successful candidate will ensure HR strategies align with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and the Group’s long-term growth plans.
Key Responsibilities
As a Group Head, Human Resources, you will:
- Develop and implement the Group’s HR strategy in alignment with corporate objectives and business growth plans.
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, compensation and benefits, learning and development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness initiatives.
- Drive talent management, leadership development, employee retention strategies, and succession planning to build a high-performing workforce.
- Ensure compliance with labour laws, corporate governance requirements, HR policies, and regulatory standards.
- Manage employee relations and industrial relations matters across the Group.
- Oversee HR planning, budgeting, reporting, operational excellence, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with business leaders to support organizational transformation, culture development, and strategic change management initiatives.
- Provide strategic HR guidance that supports sustainable business growth across all subsidiaries.
Requirements
To qualify for this Group Head, Human Resources position, applicants should possess:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline.
- Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or CIPD is required.
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including significant leadership responsibility.
- Experience within manufacturing, steel, mining, energy, logistics, heavy industry, or conglomerate environments.
Key Competencies
Successful candidates should demonstrate expertise in:
- Human Capital Strategy and Workforce Planning.
- Talent Acquisition and Succession Planning.
- Performance Management and Reward Systems.
- Employee and Industrial Relations.
- Organizational Development and Change Management.
- HR Governance and Regulatory Compliance.
- Leadership and Stakeholder Management.
- Strategic Thinking, Communication, and Negotiation.
Why Apply?
This Group Head, Human Resources role offers an exceptional opportunity to lead the HR strategy of a dynamic organization, influence business transformation, and shape workforce development while working at an executive leadership level.
Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to career.bridgemeadnghr@gmail.com using “Group Head – Human Resources” as the subject of the email.
