Job Title: Human Resources & Crewing Manager

Industry: Marine Services | Maritime Operations | Oil & Gas

Reports To: Group Head, Human Resources

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Work Structure: Full-Time | Onsite

Remuneration: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Client Overview
Our client is a leading organization operating within the Marine Services and Maritime Operations sector, providing specialized marine logistics, vessel support, and workforce solutions to clients across the oil & gas and offshore industries. The company is committed to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and developing a high-performing workforce that supports safe and efficient marine operations.

Role Summary
Our client is seeking an experienced Human Resources & Crewing Manager to provide strategic leadership across both human resource management and marine crewing operations.

The successful candidate will oversee workforce planning, crew deployment, talent acquisition, employee engagement, performance management, learning and development, and HR governance while ensuring vessels are adequately manned with qualified personnel in compliance with maritime regulations.

This role requires a strategic HR professional with strong crewing experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to build high-performing teams within a dynamic operational environment.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Human Resource Management

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce requirements.
• Partner with executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and people initiatives.
• Drive employee engagement, organizational culture, and change management programs.
• Translate business priorities into effective people strategies that support sustainable growth.

Crewing & Workforce Management

• Oversee end-to-end crew planning, recruitment, deployment, and rotation schedules.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified seafarers to support uninterrupted operations.
• Ensure all crew members possess valid certifications, medical clearances, and statutory documentation.
• Coordinate crew mobilization, workforce continuity, and cadet development initiatives.

Talent Acquisition & Performance Management

• Lead recruitment activities for marine and corporate employees.
• Manage performance management processes, including goal setting, appraisals, feedback, and performance improvement plans.
• Develop succession planning initiatives to strengthen leadership capability
• Coordinate onboarding, employee development, and retention strategies.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with labour laws, maritime regulations, and industry standards.
• Oversee employee records, HR reporting, HRIS administration, payroll coordination, and employee lifecycle processes.
• Monitor HR metrics and provide management reports to support informed decision-making.
• Review and improve HR policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

Learning, Employee Relations & Reward

• Identify training needs and coordinate learning and development initiatives.
• Monitor mandatory certifications and workforce competency requirements.
• Manage employee relations, disciplinary matters, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
• Support compensation, benefits administration, salary reviews, and reward programs

Stakeholder & Community Engagement

• Build productive relationships with regulatory agencies, training institutions, and external stakeholders.
• Support community engagement initiatives and corporate social responsibility activities.
• Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or CIPD is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in Human Resources, with at least 5 years in marine crewing or workforce management.
• Previous experience within the Marine, Maritime, Offshore, or Oil & Gas industry is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of labour legislation, maritime regulations, employee relations, and performance management.
• Experience managing HR operations, talent acquisition, payroll coordination, compensation, and workforce planning.
• Proficiency in HR Information Systems (HRIS) and Microsoft Office Suite.

Core Competencies

• Strategic Human Resource Management
• Marine Crewing & Workforce Planning
• Talent Acquisition & Succession Planning
• Employee Relations & Performance Management
• HR Compliance & Governance
• Maritime Regulatory Compliance
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Change Management

Success Defining Metrics

• Effective workforce planning and uninterrupted crew availability.
• Full compliance with labour and maritime regulatory requirements.
• Improved employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.
• Efficient HR operations supported by accurate reporting and data-driven decisions.
• Strong talent pipeline for both marine and corporate roles.
• High-performing HR function that supports business growth and operational excellence.