Human Resources Officer

• This role requires a professional who understands HR processes, pays attention to detail, handles confidential employee information responsibly and can ensure that HR activities are implemented accurately, consistently and within approved policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate approved recruitment and selection activities, including application management, shortlisting, interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Coordinate employee onboarding and induction, ensuring that all required employment documentation is completed and properly maintained.
• Maintain accurate, complete and up-to-date employee records and personnel files.
• Update employee information and HR transactions in the Company's approved HRMS.
• Monitor probation periods, coordinate performance assessments and follow up on confirmation decisions.
• Support the implementation and administration of the Company's performance-management process.
• Maintain records of performance reviews, employee feedback, development needs and approved performance-improvement actions.
• Coordinate approved staff training and development activities and maintain appropriate training records.
• Support employee welfare and relations activities, document routine employee concerns and escalate sensitive or significant matters appropriately.
• Support the implementation of approved HR policies, procedures and processes.
• Prepare routine HR reports and provide accurate employee-related information for Management decision-making.
• Monitor outstanding HR activities and follow up with relevant employees and Managers to ensure timely completion.
• Identify gaps or inefficiencies in HR processes and recommend appropriate improvements.

REQUIREMENTS

• A bachelor’s degree or HND in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration or a related discipline.
• Professional certification or membership of a recognised Human Resources professional body will be an added advantage.
• At least two (2) years of relevant professional experience in Human Resources or personnel administration.
• Demonstrable experience in recruitment coordination, employee documentation, onboarding and general HR administration.
• Good understanding of employee records management, performance-management administration, probation and confirmation processes.
• Familiarity with HR policies, procedures and employment documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and the ability to work with HRMS or other employee-record management systems.
• Strong organisational, communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple HR activities and follow through on assigned responsibilities.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATION

• The successful candidate must operate as a professional HR support function rather than solely as an administrative processing officer.