Human Resource Officer

About the role

The Human Resource Officer oversees the organization's human capital functions, covering recruitment, employee engagement, record management, performance oversight and regulatory compliance. The role supports strategic workforce planning and helps identify, nurture and retain a skilled workforce.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process: draft job postings, review applications, organize interviews and evaluate candidates.
• Prepare employment documents such as offer letters, appointment confirmations and contracts.
• Maintain employee files, attendance logs and leave records with strict confidentiality.
• Handle onboarding, probation evaluations, confirmation and offboarding.
• Track attendance and punctuality against company conduct codes and policies.
• Help create and review HR protocols, procedural guidelines and employee handbooks.
• Organize performance reviews, assess staff and develop performance improvement plans.
• Identify training gaps and arrange learning and development initiatives.
• Act as a liaison for employee grievances and mediate disputes between staff and leadership.
• Oversee employee welfare, disciplinary matters and professional conduct.
• Work with the Accounts Department on payroll documentation, leave deductions, benefits and staff financial data.
• Ensure accurate filing of statutory obligations such as pension contributions and PAYE, and verify compliance with Nigerian labour legislation.
• Aid workforce planning by aligning staffing needs with department heads and project managers.
• Produce HR analytics reports on recruitment, headcount, absenteeism, turnover and performance.
• Organize staff gatherings, newsletters and engagement activities, and protect sensitive employee data.