SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Industry: Healthcare Oncology
Location: Victoria Island (VI) Lagos
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: On-site
Reports To: Head of Human Resources / Management
Salary: Monthly
Experience Required: 46 Years

We are seeking an experienced strategic and results-driven Senior Human Resources Officer to oversee and coordinate key HR functions within a healthcare and oncology environment. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving effective people management workforce planning talent acquisition employee relations performance management and HR compliance.

The ideal candidate must possess strong HR operational expertise sound knowledge of Nigerian labour laws excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to align HR practices with organisational objectives while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality professionalism and employee welfare.

• Coordinate the implementation of HR policies procedures and operational plans in line with organisational objectives.
• Work with management and departmental heads to identify staffing needs workforce gaps and recruitment priorities.
• Monitor workforce composition staffing levels employee turnover and manpower requirements.
• Recommend improvements to HR processes structures and administrative systems to enhance efficiency.
• Ensure consistent implementation of HR policies across departments.

• Manage end-to-end recruitment activities including job analysis vacancy announcements candidate screening interviews assessments reference checks and selection.
• Partner with departmental heads to define job requirements and establish appropriate candidate selection criteria.
• Coordinate recruitment for clinical and non-clinical positions ensuring that candidates possess the required qualifications and experience.
• Oversee onboarding orientation probation monitoring confirmation and integration of new employees.
• Maintain an effective talent pipeline and recruitment database to support current and future workforce needs.
• Monitor recruitment timelines and provide updates on recruitment progress and staffing requirements.

• Serve as a senior point of contact for employee relations matters workplace concerns and HR-related enquiries.
• Manage employee grievances disciplinary cases workplace investigations and conflict resolution in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
• Advise management on employee relations conduct attendance performance concerns and appropriate disciplinary procedures.
• Ensure fair consistent and confidential handling of sensitive employee matters.
• Promote a professional inclusive and respectful workplace culture.
• Support employee engagement welfare retention and workplace satisfaction initiatives.

• Coordinate the organisations performance management and appraisal processes.
• Work with departmental heads to establish performance objectives key performance indicators and evaluation timelines.
• Monitor probation reviews confirmation decisions performance improvement plans and employee development needs.
• Identify skills gaps and coordinate training and development initiatives.
• Support succession planning talent development and internal career progression.
• Provide management with insights and recommendations on employee performance and workforce effectiveness.

• Coordinate HR inputs for monthly payroll ensuring the accuracy of staff information attendance leave allowances and approved deductions.
• Liaise with Finance or Payroll teams to facilitate timely and accurate salary processing.
• Support the administration of employee benefits compensation reviews salary adjustments and promotion-related changes.
• Maintain accurate records of employee compensation benefits and relevant statutory documentation.
• Support the administration and documentation of applicable pension tax and other statutory employment obligations.
• Assist with salary benchmarking and compensation analysis to promote internal equity and market competitiveness.

• Ensure HR practices comply with applicable Nigerian labour laws employment regulations and relevant statutory requirements.
• Develop review and update HR policies procedures employee handbooks and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee files employment contracts personnel records and HR databases.
• Coordinate employment documentation contract renewals confirmation letters disciplinary records and exit documentation.
• Support internal HR audits compliance reviews and regulatory inspections.
• Ensure appropriate handling of personal information in line with applicable data protection requirements.
• Monitor compliance with workplace policies professional conduct standards and organisational procedures.

• Support workforce planning for clinical administrative technical and support functions within the healthcare environment.
• Coordinate verification of professional qualifications licences certifications references and other employment credentials as applicable.
• Maintain accurate records of mandatory training professional registration and relevant competency documentation.
• Support the implementation of policies relating to patient confidentiality professional ethics safeguarding and workplace safety.
• Work with clinical and departmental leadership to address staffing challenges employee development and workforce continuity.
• Promote HR practices that support service quality accountability and professionalism in a specialist healthcare setting.

• Prepare and present periodic HR reports covering headcount recruitment turnover absenteeism employee relations payroll inputs and workforce costs.
• Analyse HR data to identify trends risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain HR dashboards employee databases and workforce documentation.
• Provide management with evidence-based recommendations on staffing employee performance retention and HR operational effectiveness.
• Track HR deliverables and ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
• Perform other relevant duties as may be assigned by management.

• Bachelors degree or HND in Human Resources Management Industrial Relations Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 46 years of progressive HR experience preferably with demonstrated responsibility for independently managing core HR functions.
• Previous experience in healthcare hospitals specialist clinics diagnostic centres oncology or another regulated industry is highly desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of Nigerian labour laws employee relations HR policies and employment documentation.
• Demonstrable experience in recruitment workforce planning performance management compensation administration and HR compliance.
• Experience managing employee grievances disciplinary matters workplace investigations and conflict resolution.
• Strong understanding of payroll coordination statutory employment obligations and employee benefits administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS) payroll platforms or other HR management tools is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical organisational communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong report-writing problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High standards of integrity confidentiality attention to detail and professional judgement.
• Ability to manage competing priorities work independently and collaborate effectively with senior management and departmental heads.

• CIPM (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria) relevant professional certification or evidence of ongoing professional development.
• CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) an advantage.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP an advantage.
• Additional training or certifications in employment law employee relations HR analytics compensation and benefits or organisational development will be beneficial.

Relevant professional certification is preferred particularly where it demonstrates practical HR competence and commitment to continuous professional development.

• Strategic HR planning and execution
• Employee relations and conflict management
• Talent acquisition and workforce planning
• Performance management and staff development
• HR policy development and regulatory compliance
• Compensation and benefits administration
• HR reporting and data analysis
• Confidentiality integrity and sound judgement
• Leadership stakeholder engagement and problem-solving

The ideal candidate is a confident and commercially aware HR professional with the maturity to manage sensitive employee matters advise management and drive effective HR operations in a demanding healthcare environment.

The candidate should be capable of balancing employee welfare with organisational objectives translating HR policies into practical workplace solutions and ensuring that recruitment performance management documentation and compliance processes are consistently implemented.

Candidates with a proven track record in hospitals oncology centres specialist medical facilities or other regulated healthcare organisations will be particularly attractive. The successful candidate should demonstrate initiative strong interpersonal skills sound judgement and the ability to work effectively with both clinical and non-clinical teams.

Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV to using Senior HR Officer VI as the email subject.

Only candidates who meet the stated requirements will be contacted.