Senior HR Officer at Sayed Farms Limited

Job Reference: SHRO2026021

Job Summary

• The Senior Human Resources Officer will be responsible for overseeing key HR functions, including payroll administration, recruitment and selection, employee relations, and general HR operations.
• The role requires a highly experienced professional capable of ensuring efficient HR service delivery while maintaining compliance with company policies and labor regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer the company’s payroll process, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely payment of staff salaries and statutory deductions.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including allowances, deductions, leave balances, and benefits.
• Handle end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and onboarding of new employees.
• Prepare employment documents such as offer letters, contracts, confirmation letters, and other HR correspondence.
• Maintain and update employee records, HR databases, and personnel files.
• Support the implementation and enforcement of HR policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Handle employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution in line with company policies.
• Coordinate staff performance appraisal processes and provide administrative support to line managers.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and company policies.
• Prepare periodic HR reports, including staff turnover, payroll reports, and recruitment reports.
• Coordinate staff training and development initiatives.
• Manage employee leave administration and attendance records.
• Support HR management in implementing HR strategies and organizational development initiatives.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Human Resources, with strong experience in payroll management and recruitment.
• Professional certification, such as CIPM, SHRM, or HRCI, will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems, HR practices, and Nigerian labor laws.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel) and HR/payroll software.

Key Competencies:

• Payroll administration expertise
• Recruitment and talent acquisition
• HR operations management
• Employee relations and conflict resolution
• Attention to detail and confidentiality
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.