HR Officer at eRecruiter Nigeria

Key Responsibilities
HR Administration & Records

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee files (contracts, ID documents, appraisals, leave records, disciplinary records).
• Manage HR documentation including offer letters, contracts, confirmations, and exit letters.
• Maintain the HR database and staff trackers.
• Support payroll inputs, staff attendance, and leave management processes.

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Support recruitment processes: posting roles, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates.
• Prepare interview packs, shortlisting trackers, and assessment documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding of new hires, including induction schedules, documentation, and orientation materials.
• Support background checks and safeguarding documentation where required.

Performance & Staff Support

• Assist with performance management cycles, appraisal documentation, and review scheduling.
• Provide administrative support for staff training, capacity-building sessions, and retreats.
• Support staff welfare initiatives, engagement activities, and internal communications.
• Act as a first-line support for basic HR queries.

Policy Implementation & Compliance

• Support implementation of HR policies, staff handbook, and code of conduct.
• Assist with tracking staff acknowledgment of policies and safeguarding protocols.
• Support compliance with labour regulations and internal governance standards.
• Promote a professional, respectful, and child-safe workplace culture.

HR Reporting & Coordination

• Prepare monthly HR reports (headcount, recruitment updates, training, leave, performance).
• Support HR audits, documentation reviews, and organisational restructuring processes.
• Assist the HR Lead/Operations team with special projects and organisational development initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• 2–3 years’ experience in HR administration or people operations (NGO experience is an advantage)
• Basic knowledge of Nigerian labour law and HR best practices
• HR certification is an advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organisational and documentation skills
• High level of confidentiality, discretion, and professionalism
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Empathy, emotional intelligence, and cultural sensitivity
• Ability to work in a mission-driven, child-centred environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Values Fit
The ideal candidate must demonstrate:

• A genuine commitment to child protection and social impact
• Integrity and ethical conduct
• Respect for confidentiality and safeguarding principles
• Willingness to grow, learn, and contribute to building strong internal systems

Key Deliverables / Performance Indicators

• Up-to-date, well-organised staff records and HR trackers
• Smooth onboarding experience for all new hires
• Timely recruitment coordination and documentation
• Monthly HR activity reports
• Improved staff engagement and HR response time
• Strong compliance with internal policies and safeguarding standards