Group Chief Human Resource Officer

Job Description : Group Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) Location: Nigeria Industry: Oil & Gas | Mining | Power | Petrochemicals | Fertilizers Experience Required: 2025+ Years Reports To: Group CEO / Board of Directors Role Overview: As the Group CHRO, you will lead the HR strategy and operations across all business verticals in a highly diversified, multi-sector industrial conglomerate. You will drive organizational transformation, leadership development, talent acquisition, and employee engagement across geographies and business units, ensuring alignment with the Group's long-term vision. Key Responsibilities: · Define and implement a group-wide HR strategy across oil & gas, mining, power, petrochemicals, and fertilizer businesses. · Lead workforce planning, succession strategy, and leadership development across BU verticals. · Drive cultural transformation and build a high-performance, value-driven work environment. · Develop strong talent acquisition and retention frameworks for niche technical and leadership roles. · Oversee compensation & benefits, benchmarking, and reward strategy across geographies. · Ensure legal compliance with local and international labor laws and ESG standards. · Lead digital transformation in HR – including ERP, HRMS, and analytics dashboards. · Partner with business CEOs to align HR as a strategic enabler of growth. Key Requirements: · MBA/PGDM in HR or related field from a reputed institution. · 20–25+ years of HR experience with at least 5 years in a Group or Business Head HR role. · Prior experience in industrial sectors like Oil & Gas, Mining, or Petrochemicals is a must. · Exposure to African business environments and labor laws is preferred. · Strong leadership, cultural agility, stakeholder management, and crisis handling skills. Preferred Attributes: · Cross-border exposure (especially in Africa, Middle East, or Asia) · Proven success in transformation, M&A integration, and large workforce management · Strategic thinker with the ability to influence at board level

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