Human Resource Officer

CED AFRICA

Human Resources

Job Title: HR Officer

Location: Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria -Onsite

Reports To: Lead People, Culture, and Performance

Experience Required: Minimum 3 Years Post-NYSC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking a proactive and highly organized HR Officer to support the Head of HR in delivering efficient, people-focused HR operations across the business. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in HR administration and coordination , and who is looking to deepen their experience within a structured, performance-driven environment.

Candidates with experience in fast-paced, multi-functional HR environments — such as consulting firms or structured HR departments — will thrive in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full employee lifecycle: recruitment coordination, onboarding, documentation, offboarding
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate staff records and HR files (physical and digital)
• Track and support the implementation of performance reviews, probation evaluations, and learning plans
• Assist in developing and updating HR policies, SOPs, and internal communications
• Coordinate HR-related logistics: interviews, onboarding sessions, L&D activities, engagement events
• Monitor and report on key HR processes such as leave utilization, disciplinary procedures, and contract renewals
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, and internal HR standards
• Draft HR documents including memos, templates, meeting notes, and letters as directed
• Support periodic audits of HR documentation and processes
• Assist with HR reporting, dashboards, and insights generation for leadership

What You Bring

• Minimum 3 years post-NYSC experience in a structured HR role
• Experience in an HR consulting firm or HRBP function is a strong plus
• Strong knowledge of HR administration, Nigerian labour law , and people processes
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work discreetly and maintain confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with HR software or HRMS platforms (e.g., Zoho People, BambooHR, etc.)

Ideal Candidate Profile

You’re the kind of HR professional who thrives on structure, process, and follow-through . You take pride in creating order, tracking timelines, and ensuring people systems are working behind the scenes. You’re a team player, you ask the right questions, and you bring a quiet confidence to everything you do. Whether you’ve worked in a consulting firm or an in-house team, you bring a strong service mindset , a willingness to learn, and a clear sense of professional responsibility.

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