Human Resources Executive

About the role

Lightread Consulting is a Lagos-based management and human resource consulting firm that helps growing businesses build strong teams and sound people practices. Its services include recruitment, HR management and outsourcing, HR setup, background checks, training, performance management, employer of record and business advisory. The HR Executive manages HR for an assigned portfolio of client businesses and acts as their first point of contact.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the dedicated HR contact for assigned clients, visiting client sites on onsite days
• Run staff engagement sessions, virtual and onsite, and handle employee concerns
• Prepare and maintain employee documentation such as offer letters, contracts, job descriptions, HR policies and personnel files
• Advise client managers on discipline, grievances, exits and compliance with Nigerian labour law
• Gather role requirements, write job descriptions and adverts, post vacancies, screen CVs, interview and shortlist candidates, and keep the recruitment tracker up to date
• Coordinate background checks with the Verification Specialist and onboard new hires, tracking them through probation
• Coordinate quarterly performance appraisals and monthly performance tracking, and organise training, virtual learning sessions and team bonding activities
• Prepare monthly HR and recruitment reports, support payroll inputs, leave records and HMO enrolment where required, and spot additional HR needs at client businesses

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field
• 2-4 years of hands-on HR experience, ideally including recruitment
• Knowledge of Nigerian labour law and standard HR documentation
• Strong written and spoken English, and confidence dealing with business owners and managers
• Residence on Lagos Island, between Lekki Phase 1 and Abraham Adesanya
• Ability to work onsite 3 days a week, including at client locations
• Nice to have: CIPM membership or progress towards it; experience in an HR consulting or outsourcing firm; experience with appraisal systems, HR software or applicant tracking tools

Required skills

• Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Workspace
• Good command of Microsoft Word, Excel and Google Workspace

What we offer

• Monthly salary of N150,000 - N250,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote each week
• Exposure to a wide range of businesses and HR challenges across several industries
• Mentorship and growth within a fast-growing HR consulting firm

To apply, send your CV and a short cover note stating your residential area and expected salary to the company by email, with the subject line HR Executive - [Your Full Name]; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.