HR Consultant at Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars Group SC is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Operating as an internationally integrated partnership in over 100 countries and territories, Forvis Mazars Group specialises in audit, tax, and advisory services. This partnership draws on the expertise and cultural understanding of over 35,000 professionals across the globe to assist clients of all sizes at every stage in their development.

Job Title: HR Consultant

Location: Lagos

Job type: Full-time

About the Role

• We are seeking a versatile and experienced HR Consultant to join our Management Consulting team.
• This full-time, hybrid role includes serving as an embedded HR Business Partner (HRBP) at a client site, providing strategic and operational HR support.
• You will also contribute to other internal and external HR consulting engagements.
• The ideal candidate is a versatile HR generalist with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Key Responsibilities
On-Site HR Business Partner Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary HR contact for the client, supporting day-to-day HR operations.
• Collaborate with client leadership to align HR initiatives with business objectives.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations.
• Support the implementation of HR policies and organizational development initiatives.
• Lead workforce planning and learning & development efforts.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, industry regulations, and company policies.
• Prepare and deliver periodic HR reports and insights to client stakeholders.

Consulting Support Responsibilities:

• Support the development and execution of HR strategies for other client engagements.
• Assist in crafting HR policies, employee handbooks, job descriptions, and training content.
• Contribute to talent management, organizational design, and process improvement projects.
• Conduct research, analyze HR data, and help develop high-quality deliverables.
• Travel to client locations when required to support project delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 1 year in a client-facing or consulting capacity.
• Strong knowledge of core HR functions, employment law, and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Professional certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, HRCI) is a strong advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Business acumen and a strong client-service orientation
• Emotional intelligence and effective stakeholder engagement
• Initiative, adaptability, and a proactive mindset
• High standards of professionalism and confidentiality
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, and strong report-writing skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should Click here to apply online