Human Resources Officer at Owens and Xley

Job brief

Our Client is looking for a skilled HR Officer who will recruit, support and develop talent through developing policies and managing procedures. You will be responsible for administrative tasks and you’ll contribute to making the company a better place to work.

The goal will be to provide excellent assistance and support to employees and managers.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
• Provide counselling on policies and procedures
• Be actively involved in recruitment by preparing job descriptions, posting ads and managing the hiring process
• Create and implement effective onboarding plans
• Develop training and development programs
• Assist in performance management processes
• Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues
• Maintain employee records (attendance, EEO data etc.) according to policy and legal requirements
• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or HND in business administration, social studies or relevant field; further training is added advantage
• Proven experience as an HR officer or in similar roles
• Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.)
• Understanding of the Nigerian labour laws and disciplinary procedures
• Proficient in MS Office; knowledge of HRMS is a plus
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making aptitude
• Strong ethics and reliability
• HR Credentials (e.g. CIPM or related)

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.