Human Resources Officer

About the role

Peoplevantage Consulting Limited is hiring a Human Resources Officer in Marina, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria. The role covers recruitment and onboarding, employee records and HR administration, attendance and leave monitoring, employee relations, training and performance support, and HR reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Recruitment and onboarding: assist with job advertisements, CV screening, interview scheduling and candidate communication; coordinate pre-employment documentation and reference checks; support onboarding and induction of new employees, including site-based personnel; maintain recruitment records.
• Employee records and HR administration: keep accurate and confidential employee files and HR databases; prepare employment letters, confirmation letters and internal HR correspondence; monitor attendance, leave, resumption dates and personnel movements; support staff lists and headcount reports.
• Attendance, leave and workforce administration: monitor attendance, punctuality, absenteeism and leave applications; coordinate with site supervisors and departmental heads; maintain records of casual workers and contract staff; report attendance irregularities to the HR Manager.
• Employee relations and welfare: respond to routine employee enquiries, escalate sensitive matters, assist with grievance documentation and disciplinary processes, support staff engagement and communication of HR policies.
• Training and performance management: help coordinate training and induction, support performance appraisal administration and records, follow up on outstanding submissions, and maintain training records.
• HR compliance and reporting: support compliance with Nigerian labour laws and company policies, keep documentation for HR reviews and audits, and prepare periodic reports on headcount, attendance, leave and recruitment.

Required profile

• HND in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of relevant HR or personnel administration experience.
• Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure or other project-based organisations is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Nigerian labour practices and HR administration procedures.
• CIPM membership or progress towards professional certification is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and HR information systems.
• Good organisational and administrative skills, strong written and verbal communication, attention to detail, confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Ability to coordinate with site supervisors, line managers and employees, and good time management and problem-solving skills.