Human Resource Manager Job at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Human Resource Manager

Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary


  • Lead the development and implementation of HR strategy, policies, systems, processes, and procedures aimed at facilitating the attraction, deployment, development, and retention of critical talents in the Company.
  • Advise management and managers across the business on appropriate strategies for relevant business improvement and transformation initiatives.
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance and embedding a strong & positive work culture in the organization.  
  • Collaborate with all line managers and supervisors to achieve departmental and corporate goals and objectives.

Main Responsibilities

  • Develop and deploy the HR strategy and plan for the Company in alignment with the overall business strategy.
  • Develop and implement initiatives, policies, procedures, and systems that support and promote the company’s culture, attainment of corporate goals, effective talent management, and contribute to making the Company an employer of choice.
  • Monitor and manage the company’s performance management policy by designing and assessing the effectiveness of performance review tools and outcomes and disseminating information on the process as needed.
  • Conduct annual employee satisfaction and advocacy assessment through employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) methodology.
  • Oversee the implementation and maintenance of HR information systems (HRIS) to streamline HR processes.
  • Define, develop, and implement appropriate formal/informal learning and development programs to close out critical capability/competence gaps in the Company including formal and informal learning.
  • Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for vacant positions, including sourcing, screening, and assessing applicants in collaboration with the hiring managers.
  • Manage the onboarding program to integrate new employees effectively into the organization and to familiarize them with company policies, culture, and expectations.
  • Manage and provide oversight to the company succession planning programs to ensure leadership continuity and development.
  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and motivation including employee engagement activities, such as team-building events and recognition initiatives
  • Develop and institute strategies, processes & practices to attract, deploy, and retain critical talent, while enhancing retention strategies and promoting a high-performance culture that supports the company’s business goals
  • Assess the organization’s capabilities by putting in place systems for competence and skills assessment, analysis of critical gaps, and identification of interventions to close identified gaps.
  • Manage all employee-related issues (including but not limited to addressing understaffing, dispute resolution, and coordinating grievances and disciplinary procedures), ensuring adherence to labor laws and requirements.
  • Periodically, benchmark HR policies, systems, processes, and procedures with similar E&P companies to ensure relevance and/or close critical gaps.
  • Implement a robust workforce/manpower planning process aligned to the organization’s target organizational structure to manage the demand and supply of people resources across all teams in the organization
  • Manage the company’s HR budget and ensure that all programs are executed cost-effectively.
  • Analyse statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of employee-related issues/challenges and provide recommendations for improving various HR-related policies and practices.

Educational Qualifications & Experience

  • First Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations & Personnel Management, or any other business-related subject
  • Min. 15 years of experience managing a reputable organization within the Oil and Gas industry
  • Masters in Human Resources Management or in any other business-related subject or MBA (will be an added advantage)
  • CIPM, CIPD, or SHRM certification is mandatory
    Sound understanding of Indigenous Exploration & Production business requirements
    Proven experience in developing and implementing HR strategies such as Talent Acquisition and Management | Compensation & Rewards Management
    Career Development | Employee Retention and Welfare Management, Performance Management, etc.