Human Resources Business Partner – Delta at Jaza Energy

Jaza Energy is a solar energy company working to expand access to clean and affordable energy across Sub-Saharan Africa. The company operates a decentralised energy network through solar-powered hubs where customers can charge and exchange batteries used to power their homes.

Jaza Energy is recruiting a Human Resources Business Partner to support its people operations in Nigeria. The successful candidate will partner with business leaders and employees to align HR practices with organisational goals while supporting compliance, performance management, talent development, employee engagement and HR operations.

Job Details

Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner
Company: Jaza Energy
Location: Ughelli, Delta State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Workplace Type: Onsite
Job Function: People & Culture
Designation: Human Resources Business Partner

Job Overview

The HR Business Partner will serve as a link between local teams, leadership and Jaza’s global HR function. The role will help build and maintain a high-performing, inclusive and mission-driven workplace culture while ensuring effective HR practices and compliance with Nigerian labour requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

Employee Relations and Compliance

• Manage and resolve complex employee relations matters, including investigations, disciplinary processes and grievances.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices to ensure legal compliance and reduce risk.
• Provide guidance on organisational restructuring, workforce planning and redundancy procedures.
• Ensure managers and employees understand and consistently adhere to HR and company policies.

Talent Management and Performance

• Lead the annual performance management cycle, including goal setting, mid-year reviews and year-end evaluations.
• Partner with functional leads on succession planning and talent reviews to identify high-potential employees and address critical skill gaps.
• Support talent acquisition efforts by working with the recruitment team to provide a seamless candidate experience and effective onboarding.
• Advise hiring managers on attraction strategies and participate in key hiring decisions.
• Oversee the integration of new hires, ensuring smooth transitions and alignment with Jaza’s culture and values.

HR Administration and Operations

• Maintain accurate and compliant employee records across HR systems, including HRIS and payroll platforms.
• Submit timely and accurate monthly payroll data to the HR Lead and Rewards team.
• Draft and manage employee documentation, including offer letters, contracts, NDAs and internal communications.
• Support employee benefits administration, including insurance enrolment, life-event changes and documentation processing.
• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports on HR metrics such as headcount, turnover and attendance.

Employee Engagement and Culture

• Design and implement employee engagement programmes at local and company-wide levels, including recognition initiatives, team-building activities and volunteer events.
• Analyse engagement survey results and collaborate with managers to develop and track improvement action plans.
• Act as a culture ambassador and ensure company values are reflected in management practices and employee experiences.
• Support and promote employee well-being initiatives while fostering an inclusive, positive and supportive work environment.

Must-Have Skills

• People Management
• Compensation and Benefits
• Payroll Management
• People Administration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Psychology or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a generalist role.
• Experience working with HR technology and HRIS is required; familiarity with a Human Resource Management System (HRMS) is an advantage.
• Proven experience handling employee relations and strong knowledge of local labour laws and practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of professionalism.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with integrity.
• Strong negotiation and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and passionate about impact-driven work.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the recruitment portal:

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Application Closing Date

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