HR Officer - Healthcare & Oncology

About the role

Sigma Consulting Group is looking for a proactive, organised and detail-oriented HR Officer to support human resource management in a specialist healthcare and oncology environment. The role covers day-to-day HR operations such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, payroll coordination, training, HR documentation and regulatory compliance, and involves managing confidential information and supporting both clinical and non-clinical employees. It is a full-time, on-site position based in Victoria Island, Lagos, reporting to the Head of Human Resources.

Key responsibilities

• Recruitment: coordinate end-to-end recruitment for clinical and non-clinical posts, including job postings, CV screening, interviews, reference and background checks, and maintain a recruitment tracker and talent database.
• Onboarding: prepare offer letters, contracts and confirmation letters, organise inductions, and keep accurate employee records, leave, attendance and exit documentation.
• Employee relations: act as first point of contact on HR matters, support grievance resolution and disciplinary processes, and promote a respectful workplace.
• Performance and training: coordinate appraisals, performance improvement plans, training needs and mandatory training records.
• Payroll: collate and verify monthly payroll inputs, liaise with Finance, assist with benefits and statutory contributions, and keep compensation records.
• Compliance: support adherence to Nigerian labour laws, maintain records of professional registrations and licences, and help with HR policy implementation and audits.
• Reporting: prepare periodic HR reports on headcount, recruitment, turnover, leave and training, and support workforce planning.

Required profile

• B.Sc. or HND in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology or a related discipline.
• 2-4 years of relevant HR experience; healthcare or oncology experience is highly desirable.
• Good understanding of Nigerian labour laws and HR practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; HRIS or payroll software experience is an advantage.
• CIPM, CIPD, SHRM or HRCI certification is an advantage.

Required skills

• Recruitment, onboarding and HR administration
• Payroll coordination and leave administration
• Performance management and employee relations
• Labour law and regulatory compliance
• HR reporting and data management

Interested candidates should send their updated CV by email to the employer, quoting the job title in the subject line; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.