Junior HR Officer at Elizabeth Maddeux

About the Role

Our client in the healthcare industry is seeking a smart, agile, and proactive junior HR officer. The ideal candidate will support a range of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training, and compliance with HR policies.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records (digital and physical).
• Support performance appraisal processes and employee engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (NSITF, pension, HMO, tax, etc.).
• Handle routine employee queries and provide support in resolving HR-related issues.
• Track staff leave, attendance, shift schedules, and provide reports to management.
• Assist in coordinating mandatory health training, certifications, and compliance programs.
• Support employee welfare initiatives, engagement activities, and conflict resolution.
• Help with payroll preparation by collecting attendance and overtime data.
• Ensure HR policies and procedures are followed in line with labor laws and healthcare regulations.
• Respond to basic HR inquiries from clinical and non-clinical staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the HR Manager.
• Support HR reporting and documentation.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Requirements

• B.Sc./HND in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or related field.
• 2–3 years of hands-on HR generalist experience.
• Male candidates are encouraged to apply (for gender balance).
• Solid understanding of Nigerian labor law and HR practices. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). 
• Must be smart, agile, proactive, and able to take initiative. 
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.