Senior Human Resource Officer

Job Description

• Support the Head of HR in the development and implementation of HR strategies, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Manage and coordinate recruitment activities, including job postings, screening, interviews, selection, onboarding, and documentation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, personnel files, HR databases, and HR documentation.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, probation reviews, confirmations, transfers, promotions, resignations, and exits.
• Provide effective support in employee relations, grievance management, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution.
• Monitor employee attendance, leave, punctuality, absenteeism, and other workforce-related matters.
• Support the implementation of performance management and appraisal processes, including KPI setting and performance reviews.
• Identify employee development needs and coordinate training and learning initiatives.
• Assist with payroll preparation by validating employee information, attendance, leave, deductions, allowances, and other payroll inputs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable labour and employment regulations.
• Support the development and implementation of employee engagement, welfare, recognition, and retention initiatives.
• Prepare HR reports and provide workforce data, metrics, and insights to management for decision-making.
• Monitor HR metrics such as turnover, absenteeism, recruitment costs, headcount, training coverage, and employee movement.
• Support workforce planning and manpower requirements across departments and locations.
• Ensure timely communication of HR policies, procedures, announcements, and organizational changes to employees.
• Investigate employee complaints and workplace concerns and recommend appropriate actions to management.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and sensitive HR matters at all times.
• Support HR audits and ensure proper documentation and compliance with established HR processes.
• Provide guidance to junior HR officers and other HR team members and monitor the quality of HR service delivery.
• Perform other HR-related duties as assigned by the Head of HR or Management.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, or equivalent is an advantage.
• Minimum of 4 - 6 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a structured or multi-site organization.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, and HR administration.
• Good understanding of Nigerian employment and labour regulations.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS/payroll systems.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.