Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the position of HR Business Partner at Airtel Nigeria.
About Airtel Nigeria
Airtel Networks Limited, known as Airtel Nigeria, is a prominent telecommunications provider headquartered in Lagos. It is a leading mobile network operator in Nigeria with a vision to be the most loved brand in Nigerians’ lives. Airtel Nigeria offers high-quality voice, data, and value-added services, focusing on innovation, customer satisfaction, and strategic partnerships. Its wide-ranging services cater to diverse segments, promoting connectivity, information access, and economic growth. Airtel Nigeria’s commitment to superior telecommunications has established it as a significant player in Nigeria’s communication landscape.
Summary
- Company: Airtel Nigeria
- Job Title: HR Business Partner (Abuja)
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
- Locations: Lagos, Nigeria
Job Title: HR Business Partner (Abuja)
About the role
The role will provide professional and strategic consultative services to Line Management in the delivery of HR value propositions in alignment with business and people strategy. Also to ensure necessary operational support for regional team operations.
Responsibilities
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.)
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Qualifications for the position of HR Business Partner at Airtel Nigeria
Educational Qualifications
- 1st degree in Human Resources/Behavioral Sciences/ Accounting/ Engineering
- A professional qualification of CIPMN, CIPD, SHRM is required
Relevant Experience & Functional / Technical 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
Other requirements
- 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
Deadline
6th October, 2025
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