Job Summary
- The Human Resource Officer will be responsible for supporting and executing core HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, HR administration, and compliance with labor laws.
- The role requires a hands-on HR professional with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage people processes effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding:
- Coordinate end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, screening, interviews, and selection.
- Prepare employment contracts and onboarding documentation.
- Conduct employee onboarding and orientation sessions.
Employee Relations & Engagement:
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related concerns.
- Manage disciplinary processes in line with company policy.
- Support conflict resolution and promote a positive workplace culture.
HR Operations & Administration:
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
- Manage leave administration, attendance records, and employee files.
- Support payroll inputs and verify HR data for salary processing.
Performance Management:
- Assist in implementing performance appraisal processes.
- Track performance review timelines and documentation.
- Support managers in goal setting and feedback processes.
Compliance & Policy Management:
- Ensure HR practices comply with Nigerian labor laws and internal policies.
- Support the development, communication, and enforcement of HR policies.
- Assist during audits and regulatory inspections where required.
Training & Development:
- Identify basic training needs and coordinate internal or external training programs.
- Maintain training records and support learning initiatives.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in a generalist HR role.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR best practices.
- Experience in recruitment, employee relations, and HR administration.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Key Competencies:
- Attention to detail
- Strong people management skills
- Problem-solving and conflict management
- Time management and multitasking
- Professional judgment and discretion