Head of People and Culture

One Charming Party is a leading events and entertainment company renowned for creating exceptional experiences through innovation, creativity, operational excellence, and outstanding customer service.

As the organization continues its growth journey, we are seeking an exceptional Head of People & Culture to build a high‑performing workforce, strengthen organizational culture, establish scalable people systems, and serve as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team.

This is a leadership role for an experienced HR professional who can balance strategic thinking with operational execution while cultivating a people‑first culture that enables business growth.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Head of People & Culture will lead the development and execution of the organization's people strategy, ensuring alignment between business objectives, employee experience, organizational culture, and workforce performance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing people‑focused initiatives that attract, develop, engage, and retain top talent while building structures, policies, and systems that support sustainable organizational growth.

As a key member of the leadership team, the role will provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, talent management, organizational development, employee engagement, performance optimization, and culture transformation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

People Strategy & Organizational Development

• Develop and execute a comprehensive People & Culture strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CEO and leadership team on workforce and organizational matters.
• Lead organizational design initiatives that improve efficiency, accountability, and performance.
• Drive culture‑building initiatives that reinforce company values and desired behaviours.
• Support organizational growth through effective workforce planning and talent forecasting.

Talent Acquisition & Employer Branding

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment and talent acquisition activities.
• Develop innovative sourcing strategies to attract exceptional talent.
• Establish a compelling employer brand that positions the company as an employer of choice.
• Improve candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
• Build talent pipelines for critical and future business roles.

Employee Experience & Culture

• Design initiatives that enhance employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention.
• Champion a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Develop employee recognition and reward programs.
• Lead employee listening initiatives, engagement surveys, and culture assessments.
• Ensure employees have a meaningful and rewarding work experience.

Leadership Development & Talent Management

• Partner with managers to build strong leadership capabilities across the organization.
• Develop succession planning frameworks for key positions.
• Establish talent development and career progression programs.
• Identify high‑potential employees and create growth opportunities.
• Coach leaders on people management best practices.

Performance Management

• Design and implement a robust performance management framework.
• Establish clear performance standards and accountability systems.
• Drive goal setting, performance reviews, feedback mechanisms, and development planning.
• Support managers in addressing performance challenges effectively.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.

Employee Relations & Workplace Governance

• Serve as the trusted advisor on employee relations matters.
• Lead conflict resolution, grievance management, and disciplinary processes.
• Ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant employee practices.
• Foster trust, transparency, and professional workplace relationships.
• Promote psychological safety and respectful workplace behaviours.

Compensation, Benefits & Rewards

• Lead compensation and benefits administration.
• Review salary structures and reward frameworks to ensure competitiveness.
• Manage payroll oversight and statutory compliance.
• Develop reward programs that drive employee motivation and performance.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee compensation processes.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian Labour Laws and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Strengthen HR systems, reporting, and process efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement across all HR operations.

HR Analytics & Business Insights

• Establish meaningful HR metrics and reporting dashboards.
• Analyze workforce data to support strategic decision‑making.
• Monitor key indicators including turnover, retention, engagement, recruitment effectiveness, and productivity.
• Provide regular workforce insights and recommendations to leadership.

FIRST 90–180 DAY DELIVERABLES

Within the first six months, the successful candidate will:

First 90 Days

• Conduct a comprehensive People & Culture audit.
• Review all employee records, contracts, policies, and HR documentation.
• Assess organizational culture and employee engagement levels.
• Evaluate existing workforce structure and identify improvement opportunities.
• Establish HR reporting and workforce metrics.

First 180 Days

• Implement a structured performance management system.
• Develop a company‑wide competency framework.
• Launch employee engagement initiatives.
• Strengthen recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Establish leadership development and succession planning frameworks.
• Implement employee verification and documentation standards.
• Deliver measurable improvements in employee engagement and organizational effectiveness.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Psychology, or related discipline.
• A Master's Degree or MBA will be an added advantage.

Professional Certifications

• Membership or certification from recognized professional bodies such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, CIPD will be highly desirable.

Experience

• Minimum of 5–10 years progressive Human Resources experience.
• At least 3 years in a senior HR leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience building HR structures within a growing organization.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian Labour Laws and HR best practices.
• Experience within hospitality, entertainment, events, creative services, or fast‑growing SMEs will be advantageous.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Strategic Competencies

• Strategic Workforce Planning
• Organizational Development
• Change Management
• Culture Transformation
• Leadership Advisory

Technical Competencies

• Talent Acquisition
• Performance Management
• Employee Relations
• Compensation & Benefits
• HR Compliance
• HR Analytics

Behavioural Competencies

• Emotional Intelligence
• Business Acumen
• Influencing Skills
• Integrity & Professionalism
• Critical Thinking
• Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving
• Resilience

SUCCESS PROFILE

• Strategic yet highly execution‑focused.
• Assertive, confident, and emotionally intelligent.
• Passionate about people development and organizational growth.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Able to balance business needs with employee wellbeing.
• Highly organized, proactive, and solutions‑oriented.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary Range: ₦500,000 – ₦600,000 Monthly Net

Additional Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Pension Contribution
• Performance‑Based Incentives
• Professional Development Support
• Annual Leave Entitlement

SUCCESS MEASURES

• Improved employee engagement and retention.
• Increased workforce productivity and organizational performance.
• Effective implementation of performance management systems.
• Strengthened organizational culture and values alignment.
• Improved recruitment quality and time‑to‑fill metrics.
• Enhanced leadership effectiveness.
• Compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: Simplyhrm@zohomail.com using the position as subject of email.