Head of Human Resource

First Ally Capital is a wholly indigenous Financial Services firm, whose focus is on providing top notch advisory & investment services to individuals and organizations. First Ally Capital was incorporated on May 20, 2014 as an Issuing House, Financial Advisory and Investment Management firm, with authorized capital of N2.5 billion, and an issued and fully-paid capital of N1.65 billion. The firm was licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 20, 2014 as Issuing House and Underwriters.

The Firm commenced operations at a very significant point in the evolution of the Nigerian financial services industry and will leverage it’s solid capital base, the strong financial services background of its promoters and the excellent track-record and credentials of its directors and shareholders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Head of Human Resource

Job Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time (Onsite)

Job Purpose

• To lead and manage the Bank's Human Resources and Administration functions by driving talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, payroll administration, policy compliance, and workplace administration to support the achievement of business objectives. 

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR and people strategies aligned with business goals.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, and succession planning.
• Manage performance appraisal and employee development processes.
• Drive employee engagement, culture, welfare, and recognition initiatives.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing and administration of employee benefits.
• Develop, review, and enforce HR policies and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee office administration, facilities, vendors, and support services.
• Provide HR reports, workforce analytics, and strategic advice to Management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of HR experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Professional certification such as CIPM, CIPD, SHRM, or HRCI.
• MCP certification is an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of performance management, labour law, payroll, and employee relations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Success Measures:

• Recruitment turnaround time.
• Employee engagement and retention rates.
• Payroll accuracy and timeliness.
• Training and development effectiveness.
• HR compliance and audit outcomes.
• Employee satisfaction levels.