Chief People Officer at Ace Talent Consulting

Ace Talent Consulting is a recruitment angency providing talent solutions to companies in the Energy, Engineering, Marine and Construction Industry.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Chief People Officer

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Reporting To: Managing Director

Position Summary

• The Chief People Officer (CPO) is the executive leader responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies that foster business growth, employee engagement, talent development, and organizational excellence.
• The CPO ensures HR policies and systems are aligned with legal standards and business objectives while driving high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, talent management, compensation, learning & development, and employee relations.
• Align HR policies and programs with overall company strategy.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with all labor and employment laws.
• Drive organizational development, culture transformation, and change management initiatives.
• Develop performance management systems that drive accountability and business performance.
• Build workforce planning, succession planning, and leadership development frameworks.
• Advise executive management on organizational structure, resource allocation, and workforce optimization.
• Oversee HR information systems (HRIS) for effective HR administration.
• Monitor HR analytics and metrics to guide strategic decisions.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• B.Sc. / HND in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or related field.
• MBA or advanced business degree highly preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years’ senior-level HR leadership experience in construction, oil, energy, or power industries.
• Membership in recognized professional HR bodies.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, HRIS platforms, and global HR practices.
• Proven experience in leading HR teams and managing complex organizations.

Key Competencies:

• Change management expertise.
• Strategic workforce planning and organizational development.
• Strong leadership, advocacy, and negotiation skills.
• Business acumen and financial understanding of HR impact.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with strong HR data analysis capabilities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a copy of their Resume to: [email protected] using the job title as the subject of the email.