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HR Officer

Location: [City, State], Nigeria

Work Mode: Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

Experience: 2 to 4 years

Salary: [Amount] - [Amount] monthly gross

About [Company Name]

[Write 2 or 3 sentences about your company: what you do, who you serve and what makes you a good place to work.]

Role Summary

We are looking for an HR Officer to keep our people processes running smoothly and make [Company Name] a great place to work.

You will support hiring, onboarding, staff records and employee relations, and be the first point of contact for HR questions.

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

  • Post job adverts, screen CVs and schedule interviews.
  • Prepare offer letters and employment contracts.
  • Run onboarding so new hires have everything they need from day one.
  • Keep recruitment trackers up to date.

Employee Records & Payroll

  • Maintain accurate staff files in the HR system.
  • Track leave, attendance and exits.
  • Prepare monthly payroll inputs and check them with Finance.
  • Handle pension and statutory documentation.

Employee Relations & Policy

  • Answer staff questions on policies and benefits.
  • Support disciplinary and grievance processes.
  • Help roll out HR policies and keep them up to date.
  • Organise training and engagement activities.

Requirements

  • 2 to 4 years of relevant experience
  • A degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field
  • Working knowledge of the Nigerian Labour Act and basic employment law
  • Experience with an HRIS or HR software
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Excellent communication and discretion with confidential information
  • Good organisation and attention to detail

Nice to Have

  • CIPM or SHRM certification
  • Experience supporting payroll

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates can apply here: [application link], or send their CV to [email address] with "HR Officer" as the subject.

[Company Name] is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.