BRIEF DESCRIPTIONCatalyst Path Consulting is recruiting a Human Resource Manager with 5-8 years of experience in the real estate industry to oversee HR functions, develop strategies, manage recruitment, and ensure compliance with labour laws.
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Catalyst Path Consulting is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the following position below:
Job Title: Human Resource Manager
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Real Estate / Property Development
Reports To: Managing Director / Chief Operating Officer
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Human Resource Manager with a strong background in the real estate industry to oversee and drive the organisation's human resource functions.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies that support business objectives, attract and retain high-performing employees, strengthen organisational culture, and ensure compliance with relevant labour laws and regulations.
The successful candidate must have practical experience managing HR operations within a real estate, property development, construction, or property management organisation.
The candidate should demonstrate strong leadership, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and organisational development capabilities.
Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Human Resource Management:Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the company's business objectives.
Provide strategic HR advice to management on workforce planning, organisational structure, and people management.
Develop and review HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
Drive organisational development and workforce optimisation initiatives.
Support management in building a productive and performance-driven organisational culture.
Recruitment and Talent Acquisition:Manage end-to-end recruitment for various departments, including Sales, Marketing, Project Management, Engineering, Administration, Finance, and Operations.
Develop effective recruitment strategies to attract qualified professionals within the real estate industry.
Manage workforce planning and talent pipeline development.
Oversee candidate screening, interviews, selection, and onboarding.
Ensure timely recruitment to support business expansion and operational requirements.
Employee Relations and Engagement:Manage employee relations and address workplace grievances and disciplinary matters.
Develop initiatives to improve employee engagement, motivation, and retention.
Handle conflict resolution and workplace investigations.
Promote effective communication between employees and management.
Ensure compliance with employment contracts and company policies.
Performance Management:Develop and implement performance management systems and KPIs across departments.
Coordinate performance appraisals and employee evaluations.
Monitor employee productivity and recommend improvement strategies.
Work with departmental heads to establish performance targets.
Identify and manage underperformance through structured performance improvement plans.
Compensation, Benefits and Payroll Administration:
Oversee payroll administration and ensure accurate and timely salary processing.
Develop and review compensation structures, salary scales, and employee benefits.
Manage leave administration, attendance, and employee records.
Ensure proper documentation of employee compensation and benefits.
Recommend competitive remuneration strategies to attract and retain talent.
Learning and Development:Identify organisational training needs and develop annual training plans.
Coordinate employee training, professional development, and leadership development programmes.
Develop succession planning and career progression frameworks.
Evaluate training effectiveness and its impact on employee performance.
HR Compliance and Administration:Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and applicable employment regulations.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
Oversee employee onboarding, confirmation, promotion, transfer, and exit processes.
Manage employment contracts and HR documentation.
Ensure effective implementation of HR policies and procedures.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The successful candidate will be evaluated based on:Recruitment turnaround time and quality of hires.
Employee retention and turnover rates.
Employee engagement and satisfaction.
Payroll accuracy and timely processing.
Performance appraisal completion rates.
Training and development effectiveness.
HR policy implementation and compliance.
Employee productivity and workforce efficiency.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
5–8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within the real estate, property development, construction, or property management industry.
Professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent is an added advantage.
Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices.
Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end HR operations.
Proven experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
Strong understanding of recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compensation administration.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR Management Systems (HRIS).
Industry-Specific Experience:
The successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of HR operations within the real estate industry, particularly:
Experience managing HR functions in a real estate development, property management, construction, or real estate investment company.
Understanding of the workforce structure within real estate organisations.
Experience recruiting and managing professionals such as Property Managers, Real Estate Sales Executives, Facility Managers, Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, and administrative personnel.
Understanding of the commercial and operational dynamics of real estate businesses.
Experience managing both field-based and office-based employees.
Ability to develop performance management structures for sales-driven and project-based teams.
Key Competencies:Strategic thinking and business partnering.
Leadership and people management.
Employee relations and conflict resolution.
Talent acquisition and workforce planning.
Performance management and organisational development.
Problem-solving and decision-making.
Confidentiality and professional integrity.
Strong analytical and reporting skills.
Application Closing Date30th November, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using "Application – Human Resource Manager (Real Estate)" as the subject of the email.
