Discover a Transformative Leadership Opportunity: General Manager, Human Resources at Aero Alliance (Nextzon Business Services Limited)

At Nextzon Business Services Limited, we are driven by a collective mission to build and transform business enterprises for phenomenal success. As a leading emerging market management consulting and enterprise development company, we strategically invest in and incubate companies across new sectors, empowering them to excel commercially.

Our client, Aero Alliance, is spearheading an ambitious transformation of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA) in Enugu. Their vision is to establish a modern, efficient, and globally competitive aviation hub, deeply focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences. To achieve this monumental goal, Aero Alliance is seeking an exceptional Human Resources leader to join their pioneering team.

The Opportunity: General Manager, Human Resources

This is a pivotal role for an accomplished, strategic, and results-oriented Human Resources professional ready to drive significant impact. As the General Manager, Human Resources, you will be instrumental in shaping the people strategy, fostering a high-performing workforce, and building the organisational culture that will underpin the Airport's long-term success. Reporting directly to Executive Management, you will provide strategic leadership across all human capital and administrative functions, ensuring Aero Alliance attracts, develops, engages, and retains top-tier talent.

Your mandate will include championing organisational development, meticulous workforce planning, robust leadership development programs, effective performance management systems, positive employee relations, comprehensive HR governance, and a thriving organisational culture. You will also ensure strict compliance with all applicable labour laws, aviation regulations, and international best practices.

What You'll Do:

Develop and meticulously implement the Airport's Human Capital Strategy, ensuring it is perfectly aligned with overarching corporate objectives.
Lead critical workforce planning initiatives, sophisticated talent acquisition strategies, comprehensive succession planning frameworks, and impactful leadership development programs.
Drive significant organisational effectiveness improvements, spearhead culture transformation efforts, and cultivate a highly engaged workforce.
Oversee all facets of performance management, design competitive compensation and benefits packages, champion learning and development initiatives, streamline HR operations, and skillfully manage industrial relations.
Provide invaluable strategic HR advisory support and expert guidance to Executive Management.
Ensure unwavering compliance with all employment legislation, aviation regulatory requirements, and rigorous corporate governance standards.
Build and nurture a high-performing, future-ready workforce that consistently delivers operational excellence and world-class service.

What We're Looking For:

A Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, Law, or a closely related discipline is essential.
A Master's Degree (MBA, M.Sc. Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or a related field) is highly desirable and will be a significant advantage.
Professional membership of a recognised HR professional body such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, CIPD, or an equivalent organisation.
A minimum of 15 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 7 years in a senior leadership role, demonstrating increasing responsibility and strategic influence.
Proven, hands-on experience in leading successful HR transformation projects, organisational development initiatives, and effective change management programs.
A strong, in-depth knowledge of Nigerian Labour Laws, contemporary HR best practices, and robust corporate governance principles.
Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, communication, and strategic decision-making skills are paramount.
Prior experience within aviation, transportation, infrastructure, hospitality, or other highly regulated industries will be a distinct added advantage.

Why Join Aero Alliance?

This represents a truly unique and compelling opportunity to significantly shape the people agenda of one of Nigeria's most vital airport transformation programmes. You will work alongside a diverse team of experienced local and international professionals who are collectively committed to achieving operational excellence, fostering innovation, and delivering world-class service. Join us in building the future of aviation in Nigeria!

Method of Application:
Interested and qualified? Go to Nextzon Business Services Limited on docs.google.com to apply