HR Consulting Officer at H. Pierson Associates

JOB SUMMARY

• Located on Lagos Island, our company is a boutique consulting firm with over 40 seasoned professionals with varied experiences in both the private and public sectors. The firm plays a leading role in providing management consulting services targeted at clients in key sectors of the economy (Power, Oil & Gas, Financial Services and Manufacturing, etc), in Nigeria and the West Coast.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Human Resource Consultant will be assigned the following primary responsibilities, among others:

• Provide expert HR advice to management on staffing, employee relations, and organisational issues.
• Review and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant labour laws and regulations.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Develop competency frameworks and job descriptions.
• Support workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
• Implement performance appraisal systems and KPIs.
• Support managers in conducting performance reviews and addressing performance gaps.
• Develop improvement plans and track progress.
• Conduct training needs analysis.
• Design and facilitate training programs, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate training outcomes.
• Handle employee grievances and disciplinary issues in line with HR policies.
• Support conflict resolution and mediation processes.
• Promote positive workplace culture and staff engagement.
• Maintain accurate HR records and documentation.
• Prepare HR reports and analytics for management decision-making.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of employee information.
• Support change management initiatives.
• Conduct HR audits and recommend improvements.
• Assist in building HR systems, structures, and processes.

REQUIREMENTS

• HR or related background with a 2:1 or first class from a top-tier university
• A second degree or professional qualification is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Professional HR certifications (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, CIPD) are an added advantage
• Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on HR experience.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and reporting skills