HR Business Partner - Commercial & Supply Chain at Olam Agri | Lagos, Nigeria
Company/Recruiter: Olam Agri
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Opportunity type
Job
Location
Nigeria, Lagos
Work arrangement
Location-based; remote work not stated
Compensation
Not disclosed
Employer
Olam Agri
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Job Overview
- Job Title: HR Business Partner - Commercial & Supply Chain
- Employer: Olam Agri
- Location: Tincan, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Job Type: Full-time
- Work Arrangement: On-site
About the Employer
Olam Agri is a company that produces high-quality flour to meet the increasing demand for wheat-based products popular among African consumers. They have established strong, long-term relationships with customers including artisanal bakers, industrial users, and consumers. Olam Agri also implements various initiatives across the region to improve and empower their customers, such as the My Healthy Baker program in Ghana, the Crown Flour Angels Programme in Nigeria, and the Mamie project in Senegal.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a trusted HR advisor to leadership teams, utilizing insights to enhance organizational effectiveness and decision-making.
- Translate business priorities and plans into actionable HR initiatives and workforce strategies.
- Support organizational design, role clarity, and planning for sales, key account, distribution, logistics, warehousing, planning, and procurement teams.
- Collaborate with talent acquisition to recruit, assess, and onboard qualified talent for various commercial and supply chain roles.
- Monitor manpower plans, critical vacancies, and hiring timelines to ensure business continuity.
- Facilitate the onboarding, induction, and deployment of new hires and internal transfers.
- Partner with HR operations, compensation, payroll, and shared services to ensure accurate and timely HR process execution.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, labor regulations, and HR governance standards.
- Streamline HR processes, improve data accuracy, and enhance employee self-service and manager accountability.
- Support organizational changes, including restructuring, operating model adjustments, and technology adoption.
- Prepare employees and leaders for change through engagement, communication, and support.
- Identify and mitigate people-related risks associated with business changes.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university is required; a specialization in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field is beneficial.
- Possession of a professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or an equivalent is an advantage.
- Between 6 and 10 years of progressive HR experience, with significant experience as an HR business partner in fast-paced environments such as FMCG, consumer goods, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics.
- Demonstrated practical experience supporting teams involved in commercial activities, field sales, route-to-market strategies, logistics, warehousing, planning, or supply chain operations.
- A strong understanding of performance management, talent planning, employee relations, capability development, change management, and HR operations is necessary.
- The ability to travel to various business locations, depots, warehouses, or field operations is required.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to work as an HR Business Partner - Commercial & Supply Chain at Olam Agri.
- This is a full-time, on-site position located in Tincan, Lagos State, Nigeria.
- Salary and benefits will be confirmed by the employer during the hiring process.
How to Apply
- Carefully review all stated requirements to ensure you meet the qualifications.
- Prepare an up-to-date CV and any other requested documentation.
- Submit your application by clicking the "Apply Now" button on this page.
Application Tips
- Highlight your experience in fast-paced commercial or supply chain environments within your CV.
- Emphasize your practical experience supporting specific teams like field sales, logistics, or warehousing.
- Showcase your knowledge of key HR functions such as performance management and talent planning.
- Be prepared to discuss your ability to travel to various business locations as part of the role.
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