Human Resources Generalist
McKinsey & Company
People & HR
Lagos, Nigeria · Nairobi, Kenya
Posted on Apr 12, 2025
Human Resources Generalist
Job ID: 97035
Do you want to work on complex and pressing challenges—the kind that bring together curious, ambitious, and determined leaders who strive to become better every day? If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place.
Your Impact
You, as a HR Generalists, will proactively manage the life cycle of firm members.
You will lead key HR processes and programs across topics in each geography, ensure compliance with all legal requirements and support exceptional risk management.
You will actively counsel colleagues, managers, and leaders on a range of HR policies and guidelines.
Your Growth
You will work in our Africa office as part of our HR Function.
Our HR Function focuses on caring for McKinsey colleagues across the lifecycle and the Firm, managing people risk and compliance, and providing talent partnership to the business.
You will be part of our HR team in one of our locations in Africa.
Your qualifications and skills
- University degree and excellent academic record required; advanced degree preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Skills to communicate complex ideas effectively
- Ability to communicate effectively–both verbally and in writing–in English as well as the local office language
- 4+ years of general HR experience
- Knowledge of HR/People systems (e.g., People Central)
- Understanding of local labor considerations
- Ability to navigate the life cycle of events for colleagues especially in compensation, payroll, and benefits will be advantageous
Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues.
FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites.
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Job Skill Group - CSSA
Job Skill Code - HRG - Human Resources Generalist
Function - Firm Administration
Industry - Financial Services
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Posted to LinkedIn Date - Mon Oct 30 00:00:00 GMT 2023
LinkedIn Posting City - Lagos
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LinkedIn Posting Country - Nigeria
LinkedIn Job Title - Human Resources Generalist
LinkedIn Function - Human Resources
LinkedIn Industry - Financial Services;Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level
Job Skill Code - HRG - Human Resources Generalist
Function - Firm Administration
Industry - Financial Services
Post to LinkedIn - Yes
Posted to LinkedIn Date - Mon Oct 30 00:00:00 GMT 2023
LinkedIn Posting City - Lagos
LinkedIn Posting State/Province -
LinkedIn Posting Country - Nigeria
LinkedIn Job Title - Human Resources Generalist
LinkedIn Function - Human Resources
LinkedIn Industry - Financial Services;Management Consulting
LinkedIn Seniority Level - Mid-Senior level