HR Officer at Elizabeth Maddeux

Our client, a reputable company in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a proactive and detail- oriented HR Officer to support and manage core human resource functions. The ideal candidate will
play a key role in recruitment, employee relations, HR administration, and compliance with labor laws, contributing to a productive and compliant workplace.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical, operational, and administrative roles.
• Ensure recruitment processes comply with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Support manpower planning in line with production, quality, and operational needs.
• Coordinate onboarding and induction processes.

HR Operations & Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
• Administer employment contracts, confirmations, promotions, transfers, and exits.
• Manage payroll inputs, leave administration, and employee benefits.
• Ensure HR data accuracy and confidentiality.

Compliance & Policy Management

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and internal HR policies.
• Support regulatory audits and inspections as they relate to personnel records.
• Develop, review, and implement HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure staff adherence to company code of conduct and ethical standards.

Performance Management & Development

• Coordinate performance management processes and appraisals.
• Support training and development programmes, including GMP and compliance training.
• Identify skills gaps and support capacity-building initiatives.
• Track training effectiveness and compliance completion rates.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Manage employee relations issues, grievances, and disciplinary processes.
• Promote a positive workplace culture aligned with company values.
• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of HR policies.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Support

• Collaborate with HSE and Operations teams on workplace safety initiatives.
• Support employee wellbeing programs.
• Ensure HR alignment with health, safety, and compliance requirements.

HR Reporting & Management Support

• Prepare HR reports on headcount, turnover, recruitment, and performance.
• Provide people-related insights to management for decision-making.
• Support organizational change and workforce optimization initiatives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Recruitment & Staffing

• Time-to-fill vacancies.
• Quality of hire and probation success rate.
• Manpower plan vs actual headcount.

HR Operations & Accuracy

• Accuracy and completeness of employee records.
• Payroll and HR documentation error rate.
• Turnaround time for HR requests.

Compliance & Risk

• Labour law compliance rate.
• Audit and inspection outcomes.
• Number of HR-related compliance issues.

Performance & Development

• Performance appraisal completion rate.
• Training completion and compliance rate (GMP, HSE, SOPs).
• Improvement in employee performance metrics.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Employee turnover rate.
• Number and resolution time of grievances.
• Employee engagement or satisfaction scores.

HR Reporting & Support

• Timeliness and accuracy of HR reports.
• Management satisfaction with HR support.
• Implementation rate of HR initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in an HR role, preferably in the pharmaceutical or FMCG sector.
• Knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR best practices.
• Professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, or similar) is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work in a structured pharmaceutical organization.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.