Senior HR Officer – Kano, Nigeria

About the role

BURN operates a factory in Kano that manufactures clean cooking stoves. The Senior HR Officer will support all HR functions, ensuring smooth administrative and operational processes for the workforce in Kano and across Nigeria.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee onboarding for all new employees, managing contracts, policies, and documentation.
• Address HR‑related employee issues and escalate to management when needed.
• Recruit casual, full‑time, and managerial staff.
• Review and train employees on updated company policies.
• Collect documentation for contract preparation and monitor contract expiry dates.
• Manage the staff medical allowance scheme, verify claims, and process reimbursements.
• Conduct exit processes, ensuring all paperwork, medical clearances, and asset returns are completed.
• Coordinate medical check‑ups for all employees.
• Maintain the training calendar and capture training needs.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial relations or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of HR experience in the manufacturing sector.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour legislation.
• Proficiency in English and Hausa.
• Ability to commute or relocate to Kano.
• Membership in a recognised HR professional body is an advantage.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint