About the Role
Unified Payment Services Limited (UP), Nigeria's premier payments and financial technology company founded in 1997, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head, People and Culture. In this executive leadership role, you will drive our comprehensive people agenda by developing and implementing progressive strategies that attract, engage, retain, and optimize talent while fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture aligned with our corporate objectives.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute strategic workforce planning and talent acquisition frameworks to maintain optimal staffing levels and attract top-tier professionals.
- Drive employee engagement, wellness initiatives, and employer branding to foster an inclusive, high-performance organizational culture.
- Oversee robust talent management, succession planning, and retention strategies to minimize voluntary turnover and support career mobility.
- Implement comprehensive performance management frameworks that promote accountability, productivity, and continuous professional growth.
- Ensure competitive, equitable compensation and benefits governance aligned with evolving market trends and organizational goals.
- Lead organizational development, change management, and restructuring initiatives to enhance agility and operational efficiency.
- Leverage HR analytics and workforce dashboards to generate actionable insights and support data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure stringent compliance with labour laws, regulatory requirements, and internal HR governance frameworks.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a Master's degree is an added advantage.
- Active professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, HRCI, or CIPD.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a structured corporate environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in strategic HR management, talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and compensation governance.
- Strong proficiency in utilizing HR analytics and workforce data to influence strategic business decisions.
- Exceptional leadership, emotional intelligence, business acumen, and stakeholder management skills.
- Competitive remuneration package with market-leading benefits and incentive structures.
- Opportunities for high-impact leadership and direct contribution to the growth of Nigeria's premier fintech ecosystem.
- A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive work environment that values continuous learning and professional development.