HR Generalist

Lagos - Nigeria

Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 3years

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is a fast-growing tech-driven company building innovative solutions and is looking for an experienced HR Generalist to build and manage their HR function.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

1. Foundation & Policy Building (HR Strategy & Compliance)

Policy Development: Design draft implement and maintain comprehensive legally compliant HR policies employee handbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Compliance & Governance: Ensure all HR practices documentation and reporting are in strict compliance with federal state and local regulations in Nigeria including liaising with regulatory bodies.

2. Compensation & Benefits Administration

Payroll Management: Independently manage the complete payroll cycle ensuring accurate and timely payment for all employees.

Deductions & Statutory Remittances: Calculate deduct and remit all statutory and non-statutory deductions including PAYE Pension contributions National Housing Fund (NHF) and NSITF/Industrial Training Fund (ITF).

Paystub Issuance: Ensure accurate and timely issuance of detailed paystubs and yearend tax documentation.

3. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage all aspects of the recruitment process from drafting job descriptions sourcing screening interviewing to offer negotiation and background checks.

Employer Branding: Develop a strong employee value proposition (EVP) and establish

effective recruitment channels in the Nigerian market.

Onboarding: Create and execute a structured engaging and compliant onboarding program to ensure new hires are integrated effectively into the company culture and have all required documentation.

4. Employee Relations & Performance Management

Employee Relations (ER): Serve as the first point of contact for all employee

grievances disciplinary matters and conflict resolution ensuring fair confidential and compliant processes.

Performance Management: Design and roll out a robust performance management system (including goal setting reviews and performance improvement plans - PIPs).

Culture Building: Actively work to foster a positive productive and inclusive work culture that aligns with the companys values.

5. Training & Development (T&D)

Identify organizational and individual training needs.

Source coordinate and/or facilitate relevant internal and external training programs.

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum of 3 years of verifiable full-time HR Generalist experience.

Must have direct hands-on experience building foundational HR processes/departments from scratch or significantly restructuring an existing one.

Deep practical knowledge of Nigerian labour law employment standards and statutory remittance requirements (PAYE Pension NHF ITF etc.).

Proven ability to manage the entire payroll process independently and accurately.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to draft professional policies communications and reports.

High proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel/Spreadsheets) and experience implementing or managing an HRIS.

Self-Starter Mentality: Proven ability to work independently prioritize manage multiple tasks and deliver results without significant day-to-day supervision.

Confidentiality & Integrity: Absolute commitment to handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.

Education/Certification:

Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Law or a related field.

Relevant professional certification (e.g. CIPM Nigeria PHRi/SPHRi) is a strong

advantage.

Work Requirements / Expectations

Reliable Internet Access: Must have consistent and reliable data or Wi-Fi access to ensure seamless communication and system access during working hours.

Laptop

Video Meeting Participation: Required to participate in bi-weekly (twice a week) video calls with the team and leadership to provide project updates discuss progress and collaborate on technical decisions.

Our client is a fast-growing tech-driven company building innovative solutions and is looking for an experienced HR Generalist to build and manage their HR function.Key Responsibilities & Deliverables1. Foundation & Policy Building (HR Strategy & Compliance) Policy Development: Design draft implemen...