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Human Resources (HR) Officer

Location: Utako Phase 2, Abuja, Nigeria
Industry: Human Resources / Consulting
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-Site
Experience: Minimum of 3 Years
Salary: ₦150,000 – ₦200,000 Net Monthly

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced Human Resources Officer to oversee the day-to-day HR operations of our organization. The ideal candidate will possess sound knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, HR best practices, and statutory compliance, with proven experience managing end-to-end human resource functions.

This role is responsible for supporting talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, HR administration, learning and development, policy implementation, and compliance while ensuring a positive employee experience and alignment with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from workforce planning to onboarding.
• Prepare and publish job advertisements across relevant recruitment platforms.
• Source, screen, shortlist, and coordinate interviews for prospective candidates.
• Conduct reference and background checks where required.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and onboarding documentation.
• Facilitate employee induction and orientation programmes.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline for future hiring needs.

HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HR databases.
• Prepare HR correspondence including confirmation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary, and exit letters.
• Monitor probation periods and coordinate confirmation processes.
• Maintain organizational charts and employee directories.
• Ensure proper documentation and record management in compliance with data protection regulations.

Employee Relations

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee HR-related matters.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.
• Support disciplinary, grievance, and conflict resolution processes.
• Coordinate employee engagement and welfare initiatives.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze employee turnover trends.

Performance Management

• Coordinate performance appraisal processes across the organization.
• Monitor employee KPIs and probation reviews.
• Support managers in implementing performance improvement plans.
• Prepare performance reports and recommend development initiatives.

Learning & Development

• Identify training needs across departments.
• Coordinate internal and external training programmes.
• Maintain employee training records and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Support leadership development and continuous learning initiatives.

Payroll & Benefits Administration

• Prepare payroll inputs for salary processing.
• Administer employee leave, attendance, and overtime records.
• Coordinate employee benefits administration.
• Liaise with Finance to ensure accurate payroll processing and statutory deductions.

Compliance & HR Policies

• Ensure compliance with the Nigerian Labour Act and all relevant employment legislation.
• Support the implementation and review of HR policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
• Ensure compliance with statutory employment, health, and safety requirements.
• Support internal audits and workplace investigations where required.

HR Reporting

• Prepare monthly HR reports and workforce analytics.
• Monitor recruitment, retention, and employee turnover metrics.
• Generate reports to support strategic decision-making.
• Recommend improvements to HR processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' relevant HR experience.
• Professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, PHRi, or CIPD is an added advantage.
• Sound understanding of Nigerian Labour Laws and statutory employment regulations.
• Experience managing end-to-end HR operations.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Human Resource Management principles.
• Excellent understanding of Nigerian Labour Laws and employment regulations.
• Recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Employee relations and conflict resolution.
• Performance management.
• HR policy implementation and compliance.
• Payroll administration support.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with HRIS or payroll software is an added advantage.

Knowledge Requirements

The successful candidate should demonstrate knowledge of:

• Nigerian Labour Act
• Pension Reform Act
• Employee Compensation Act
• National Minimum Wage Act
• Industrial Relations practices
• HR compliance and statutory reporting
• Recruitment and onboarding best practices
• Performance management systems
• Employee engagement and retention strategies
• HR documentation and records management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Time-to-fill vacancies
• Employee retention rate
• Performance appraisal completion rate
• HR policy compliance
• Recruitment quality and onboarding effectiveness
• Employee engagement and satisfaction
• Accuracy of HR records and documentation
• Timeliness of payroll inputs and HR reports
• Compliance with statutory and labour regulations

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:

hiring@mysigma.io

Subject: HR Officer – Abuja

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.