Human Resource Officer

Job description:

• Recruitment effectiveness: Timely filling of approved vacancies with qualified candidates.
• Personnel records accuracy: Completeness, accuracy, confidentiality, and timely updating of staff records.
• HR documentation: Timely preparation and processing of employment letters, confirmation letters, and other HR documents.
• Attendance management: Accuracy of attendance and leave records and timely reporting of irregularities.
• Performance appraisal: Timely coordination and completion of staff appraisal exercises.
• Training coordination: Effective implementation and documentation of approved staff development programmes.
• Policy compliance: Consistent application of HR policies and timely escalation of compliance concerns.
• Payroll support: Accuracy and timely submission of payroll inputs to Finance.
• Employee relations: Timely documentation, response, and escalation of staff concerns and disciplinary cases.
• HR reporting: Timely submission of accurate and useful HR reports to Management.
• Staff retention and engagement: Effective coordination of staff welfare, recognition, and engagement initiatives.
• Exit management: Timely completion of staff clearance and separation documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree or HND in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification or membership of a recognised HR body, such as CIPM Nigeria, is an added advantage.
• A minimum of two to three years of relevant HR experience; experience in a school or educational institution is desirable.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian labour and employment regulations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, HR databases, and spreadsheet-based reporting.
• Experience in recruitment, personnel administration, employee relations, and performance management.

Required Competencies and Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and record-keeping abilities.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive staff matters objectively.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data management.
• Sound judgement, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with academic and non-academic personnel.
• Proficiency in HR reporting, data analysis, and documentation.
• A proactive approach to process improvement and service delivery.