Senior People Manager

Company Description

Company Description

At Cavista, our mission is to empower organizations with the world’s best technology solutions. We ensure the highest level of client satisfaction through a global network of innovation, and our software solutions are custom-built to accommodate your domain and requirements. Through world-class consultation, innovative IT solutions and personalized client services, Cavista increases operational efficiency for organizations of all sizes.

Cavista is searching for great talent in Nigeria. We are an open, agile environment, where transparent conversation ignites collaboration with a team of great thinkers. Everyone freely contributes, ideas override egos, and the best idea always wins. We embrace new technologies and pride ourselves on sustainable and quality code. In our world, opportunity paired with imagination is limitless and we build what others can only hope to dream. We build the best because we hire only the best! We’ve created an atmosphere allowing you to produce your best work, by catering to the creative.

Job Description

Senior People Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior People Manager to drive our people strategy, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure an exceptional employee experience. In this leadership role, you will oversee key HR functions, including employee engagement, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership & Organizational Development

• Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the company’s mission, vision, and growth objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor to leadership, providing guidance on people-related decisions and organizational design.
• Partner with department heads to identify workforce challenges and create solutions that drive business success.

2.Workforce Planning

• Forecast workforce needs, ensuring the right talent is in place to support business goals.
• Enhance employer branding initiatives to position the company as a top employer in the software development sector.

3. Performance Management & Leadership Development

• Design and oversee performance evaluation frameworks that drive accountability, feedback, and continuous improvement.
• Develop leadership training programs to strengthen managerial capabilities across the company.
• Support succession planning by identifying high-potential employees and creating growth pathways.

4. Employee Engagement & Culture Development

• Lead engagement initiatives that foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance work environment.
• Regularly assess employee sentiment through surveys and feedback mechanisms, implementing action plans to address concerns.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts to create an inclusive workplace where all employees thrive.

5. HR Operations & Compliance

• Ensure company policies and procedures comply with labor laws and industry best practices.
• Oversee employee relations, mediating workplace conflicts and ensuring fair resolutions.
• Implement and optimize HR technology solutions for seamless people operations and data-driven decision-making.

6. Compensation, Benefits & Well-being

• Work with leadership to design competitive compensation and benefits structures that attract and retain top talent.
• Implement wellness programs that promote employee well-being and work-life balance.
• Benchmark salary trends to ensure pay equity and market competitiveness.

7. Change Management & Scaling Growth

• Lead HR initiatives that support business scaling, including mergers, restructures, and cultural transformations.
• Drive change management strategies to help employees adapt to organizational shifts.
• Ensure smooth onboarding and offboarding processes to enhance employee experience at all stages.

Qualifications

• 10 years of HR leadership experience, preferably in a technology or software development environment.
• Strong expertise in talent strategy, performance management, and leadership development.
• Proven ability to influence and drive change at the executive level.
• Experience implementing HR technology solutions and data-driven decision-making.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

Cavista offers even more

• Competitive Compensation
• 5 - day workweek
• Casual Friday, Everyday
• 20 PTO (Paid-Time-Off) Days + Holidays + Birthdays off
• Flextime
• Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children)
• Accidental and Disability Benefit
• Retirement Benefit - Pensions
• Wellness Programs
• Game On! PS, Pool, Chess and more
• Genuine respect for work-life balance
• Employee Training Programs
• Professional Development for Career Growth
• Remote working and IT Assets provided for Remote employees
• Mentoring and Counseling
• Referral Bonus
• Work from Anywhere - Flexibility that allows you to work where you are most comfortable, whether at home, at work, or a combination of both
• Respect and Collaborative team environment
• And so much more