Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The Human Resource Officer (HRO) will play a key role in ensuring the efficient and effective management of the organisation’s human capital.
- This role focuses on strengthening HR systems, promoting staff welfare, and fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and excellence.
- The HRO will manage core HR functions, including recruitment, performance management, employee relations, policy administration, and capacity development.
- The role also requires providing strategic input to management on workforce planning and organisational development initiatives.
- Above all, the HRO must be a proactive, ethical, and emotionally intelligent professional who values integrity, confidentiality, and teamwork, and who demonstrates commitment to creating a supportive and high-performing workplace.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment and Onboarding:
- Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, including job design, posting, shortlisting, interviewing, and reference checks.
- Prepare and issue offer letters, contracts, and onboarding materials for new staff.
- Coordinate induction programmes to ensure seamless integration of new employees into the organisation.
- Maintain an updated talent pool database for potential hires and consultants.
Employee Relations and Welfare:
- Serve as the first point of contact for employee concerns, complaints, and welfare matters.
- Facilitate the resolution of conflicts and grievances through fair and transparent processes.
- Promote open communication, inclusivity, and staff engagement across departments.
- Develop and support employee well-being initiatives, health and safety practices, and team-building activities.
Performance Management and Staff Development:
- Oversee the implementation of the organisation’s performance appraisal framework.
- Monitor staff performance, provide feedback, and support managers in addressing performance gaps.
- Identify training needs and coordinate staff development programmes to enhance competencies and career growth.
- Document and track professional development outcomes for continuous improvement.
Policy and Compliance Management:
- Support the review, update, and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure organisational compliance with national labour laws, employment standards, and ethical practices.
- Maintain accurate and confidential personnel records for all employees.
- Conduct periodic policy awareness sessions to promote understanding and adherence among staff.
Payroll Administration and HR Operations:
- Work with the finance team to ensure accurate and timely preparation of the monthly payroll.
- Maintain attendance, leave management, and time-tracking systems.
- Oversee the administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, pension, and statutory deductions.
- Ensure accurate documentation and reporting of HR operations and workforce data.
Organisational Culture and Employee Engagement:
- Promote a work culture rooted in respect, transparency, accountability, and continuous learning.
- Develop strategies to improve employee motivation, morale, and retention.
- Support management in executing recognition programmes and culture-building initiatives.
- Encourage teamwork, inclusivity, and effective communication across the organisation.
Performance Expectations
- Demonstrates excellence, accuracy, and professionalism in all HR operations.
- Ensures all recruitment, onboarding, and administrative processes are timely and transparent.
- Maintains updated HR documentation and submits periodic reports to management.
- Promotes a positive and supportive work culture that aligns with the organisation’s values.
- Ensures compliance with all internal policies and legal regulations.
- Contributes to the organisation’s mission by ensuring that staff are motivated, productive, and well-supported.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline (Master’s degree is an advantage).
- 3–5 years relevant experience in HR management, preferably within the non-profit, development, or corporate sector.
- Strong understanding of Nigerian labour laws, HR principles, and regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent communication, writing, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and HR information systems.
- Experience managing recruitment, performance evaluation, and employee engagement initiatives.
Key Attributes:
- Professional, confidential, and trustworthy in handling sensitive employee information.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Emotionally intelligent, empathetic, and approachable.
- Proactive, self-driven, and solutions-oriented.
- Demonstrates fairness, integrity, and discretion at all times.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Passionate about staff development, welfare, and institutional growth.
Application Closing Date
10th August, 2026.
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: ryanrensan@gmail.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.