Human Resources (HR) Officer
Sigma Consulting Group
Remote
Industry: Human Resources / Consulting
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-Site
Experience: Minimum of 3 Years
Salary: ₦150,000 – ₦200,000 Net Monthly
About The Role
We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced Human Resources Officer to oversee the day-to-day HR operations of our organization. The ideal candidate will possess sound knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, HR best practices, and statutory compliance, with proven experience managing end-to-end human resource functions.
This role is responsible for supporting talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, HR administration, learning and development, policy implementation, and compliance while ensuring a positive employee experience and alignment with organizational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, from workforce planning to onboarding.
- Prepare and publish job advertisements across relevant recruitment platforms.
- Source, screen, shortlist, and coordinate interviews for prospective candidates.
- Conduct reference and background checks where required.
- Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and onboarding documentation.
- Facilitate employee induction and orientation programmes.
- Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline for future hiring needs.
- Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files, and HR databases.
- Prepare HR correspondence including confirmation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary, and exit letters.
- Monitor probation periods and coordinate confirmation processes.
- Maintain organizational charts and employee directories.
- Ensure proper documentation and record management in compliance with data protection regulations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee HR-related matters.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and productive workplace culture.
- Support disciplinary, grievance, and conflict resolution processes.
- Coordinate employee engagement and welfare initiatives.
- Conduct exit interviews and analyze employee turnover trends.
- Coordinate performance appraisal processes across the organization.
- Monitor employee KPIs and probation reviews.
- Support managers in implementing performance improvement plans.
- Prepare performance reports and recommend development initiatives.
- Identify training needs across departments.
- Coordinate internal and external training programmes.
- Maintain employee training records and evaluate training effectiveness.
- Support leadership development and continuous learning initiatives.
- Prepare payroll inputs for salary processing.
- Administer employee leave, attendance, and overtime records.
- Coordinate employee benefits administration.
- Liaise with Finance to ensure accurate payroll processing and statutory deductions.
- Ensure compliance with the Nigerian Labour Act and all relevant employment legislation.
- Support the implementation and review of HR policies and procedures.
- Maintain confidentiality of employee information.
- Ensure compliance with statutory employment, health, and safety requirements.
- Support internal audits and workplace investigations where required.
- Prepare monthly HR reports and workforce analytics.
- Monitor recruitment, retention, and employee turnover metrics.
- Generate reports to support strategic decision-making.
- Recommend improvements to HR processes and systems.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant HR experience.
- Professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, PHRi, or CIPD is an added advantage.
- Sound understanding of Nigerian Labour Laws and statutory employment regulations.
- Experience managing end-to-end HR operations.
- Strong knowledge of Human Resource Management principles.
- Excellent understanding of Nigerian Labour Laws and employment regulations.
- Recruitment and talent acquisition.
- Employee relations and conflict resolution.
- Performance management.
- HR policy implementation and compliance.
- Payroll administration support.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- Analytical and problem-solving ability.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experience with HRIS or payroll software is an added advantage.
The successful candidate should demonstrate knowledge of:
- Nigerian Labour Act
- Pension Reform Act
- Employee Compensation Act
- National Minimum Wage Act
- Industrial Relations practices
- HR compliance and statutory reporting
- Recruitment and onboarding best practices
- Performance management systems
- Employee engagement and retention strategies
- HR documentation and records management
- Time-to-fill vacancies
- Employee retention rate
- Performance appraisal completion rate
- HR policy compliance
- Recruitment quality and onboarding effectiveness
- Employee engagement and satisfaction
- Accuracy of HR records and documentation
- Timeliness of payroll inputs and HR reports
- Compliance with statutory and labour regulations
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to:
[email protected]
Subject: HR Officer – Abuja
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.