Vacancy: Human Resource Manager (Strategic) at Kest Professional Services

Kest Professional Services Limited – Our client is a fashion outfit with outstanding and unique designs suited to different brands, professional bodies, schools and individuals. For those consumers seeking the latest trendy styles, they will be sure to accommodate the stylish young look you are looking for, not just the latest in fashion trends, 

Human Resource Manager (Strategic)

• Job Type: Full Time
• Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
• Experience: 4 – 5 years
• Location: Lagos
• Job Field: Human Resources / HR 

About the Role

• We’re seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resource Manager to lead our recruitment, HR operations, and organizational culture efforts as we grow.
• This is a full-time, long-term position with room to grow into a senior leadership role.
• We are not looking for agencies, we want someone committed to building with us.

You’ll work directly with the founder and leadership team to:

• Design and execute a full-cycle recruitment strategy
• Develop scalable HR systems and people processes
• Ensure compliance with relevant labor laws (especially Nigerian labor law)
• Shape our employer brand and internal culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement HR and recruitment strategies aligned with company goals
• Manage end-to-end hiring processes: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding
• Build and manage a structured, transparent, and scalable recruitment funnel
• Maintain compliance with Nigerian labor laws and global HR best practices
• Draft, update, and enforce HR policies, employment contracts, and company handbook
• Advise leadership on workforce planning and talent development
• Foster a high-performing, mission-driven company culture
• Keep HR records, reports, and documentation accurate and confidential
• Support performance management, training, and employee engagement initiatives.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field
• Minimum 4 – 5 years of HR experience, preferably in startups or high-growth environments
• Professional certification such as CIPM (Nigeria), SHRM, or HRCI is required
• Deep understanding of Nigerian labor law, HR compliance, and employee relations
• Proven experience designing and managing recruitment pipelines
• Familiarity with remote/hybrid work environments and international hiring is a plus
• Tech-savvy and able to work with modern HR and ATS tools.

You Are:

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and methodical in your work
• A proactive problem-solver and strategic thinker
• A confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate about African development and the diaspora’s role in it
• Excited to build systems, teams, and culture from the ground up.

You’ll Thrive Here If…

• You enjoy autonomy and taking initiative in a fast-paced environment
• You believe HR is both strategic and human-centered
• You care deeply about impact, not just processes
• You want to be part of a founding team shaping a mission-driven company from day one.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: kestpservices@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.