HR BUSINESS PARTNER AT AIRTEL NIGERIA

About Company:

Airtel Nigeria (Airtel Networks Limited) is a leading telecommunications services provider in Nigeria headquartered in Lagos, the commercial nerve-centre of Nigeria. The telco ranks amongst the top four mobile service providers in terms of subscribers with a customer base of more than 39.8 million. The company's product offerings include 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services, mobile commerce and enterprise services.

Job Description:

Effective Business Partnering:

• Liaise with respective function head in the alignment of general HR strategy with functional strategy.
• Consult with Function Head in promoting best fit HR value proposition 
• Provide support and representation for HR Subject Matter Experts in the functional units.

Effective Headcount Management and Talent Management:

• Ensure efficient and effective headcount manpower planning in line with functional strategic plan
• Champion the identification and deployment of talent in function of primary assignment 
• Facilitate the Performance Management process within function of primary assignment 
• Liaise with Line and Talent Development and Engagement in building people capacity and performance.

Continuously improved employee engagement:

• Facilitate best fit Organizational Development interventions in area of Functional assignment (Skip Level Meetings, Town Hall Meetings, Spot Bonus awards and other R & R initiatives) 
• Implement Culture Change processes 
• Act as employee champion in respective functional area/region 
• Facilitate Employee Engagement cascade and development of action plans 
• Monitor implementation of Engagement Action Plan 
• Champion implementation of HR initiatives in the functional units.

Employee Relations:

• Provide apt advice and counsel to Line on talent management, performance management, conflict resolution and other areas of employee relations. 
• Facilitate and guide various stakeholders on corrective actions, grievances, conflicts and disciplinary procedures 
• Ensure business synchronization across departments within function of primary assignment (e.g. Village Meetings) 
• Ensure resolution of all staff welfare issues within agreed timelines

HR Information Management:

• Design of functional structure in Line with Headcount Management and Organizational Structure policy.
• Conduct trends and report analysis on various HR indices. 
• Provide employee information as required by HR support functions, internal and external audit. 
• Ensure accuracy and management of employee records 
• Provide accurate Payroll inputs (Relocation Allowance, Promotion details, Overtime etc.).

Requirements:

• 1st Degree in Human Resources / Behavioral Sciences / Accounting / Engineering 
• A professional qualification of CIPMN, CIPD, SHRM is required
• Able to work on a broad variety of projects 
• Solid problem-solving and business acumen skills 
• Strong level of influence and negotiation skills. 
• Able to work efficiently as a team member 
• Ability to build partnerships in a matrix organizational environment along with providing coaching/counseling to all levels within the organization.

Qualifications and Skills:

• At least 8-10 years Human Resources experience in a multinational business environment in a HR Generalist role 
• Experience working with organizational leaders to define and execute HR strategies linked to organizational goals 
• Solid problem-solving and business acumen skills 
• Proven organizational development, performance management and employee relations skills 
• Must demonstrate interpersonal savvy with the ability to maneuver through complex situations effectively while building constructive relationships

Salary

Application Closing Date: 06th October, 2025

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