Human Resources Officer

• The Human Resources Officer is responsible for implementing HR policies, managing employee relations, supporting recruitment, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and donor regulations.
• The position will support staff recruitment, onboarding, performance management, training, and HR record management, contributing to a positive, productive, and compliant work environment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment and Staffing:

• Support end-to-end recruitment processes — job posting, shortlisting, interviewing, and onboarding of staff.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, and ensure timely renewals or separations.
• Maintain updated job descriptions and ensure consistency across all positions.
• Coordinate staff induction/orientation sessions for new hires to ensure understanding of CDHI's policies and values.
• Manage recruitment files and ensure compliance with CDHI and donor hiring procedures.

HR Administration and Record Management:

• Maintain accurate and confidential staff records, including employment history, leave, training, and performance evaluations.
• Track staff attendance, leave, and contract end dates; update HR databases regularly.
• Support processing of payroll by providing accurate HR data to the finance unit.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of HR correspondence and approvals.

Employee Relations and Welfare:

• Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related inquiries and staff concerns.
• Promote a healthy and respectful workplace culture aligned with CDHI's values.
• Support staff welfare programs, health insurance, and benefits administration.
• Address employee grievances professionally and ensure issues are escalated as needed.
• Promote gender equality, safeguarding, and zero-tolerance for harassment and discrimination.

Performance Management and Capacity Building:

• Support implementation of performance appraisal systems and follow-up on staff evaluations.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and staff on performance improvement processes.
• Identify staff training needs and assist in developing annual capacity-building plans.
• Support organization-wide training sessions on HR policies, safeguarding, gender, and code of conduct.

Compliance and Policy Implementation:

• Ensure HR policies are implemented consistently and updated regularly in line with labor laws and donor standards.
• Ensure staff contracts, benefits, and separations comply with Nigerian labor laws.
• Maintain awareness of HR and labor legislation and ensure CDHI's compliance.
• Support internal and external audits with HR-related documentation and responses.

Safeguarding and Accountability:

• Ensure staff compliance with CDHI's Code of Conduct, Safeguarding, and Child Protection Policies.
• Promote a workplace culture that prevents exploitation, abuse, and harassment.
• Report any suspected breaches of safeguarding or ethics immediately to the appropriate focal person.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field (CIPM certification is an advantage).
• 3–5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in an NGO or donor-funded organization.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, HR best practices, and recruitment procedures.
• Experience managing staff benefits, contracts, and performance systems.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• High level of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.
• Excellent computer skills, especially MS Excel and HR software/tools.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages (Hausa, Kanuri, Fulfulde) is an added advantage.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to field offices and project sites.

Core Competencies:

• Confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Staff relationship management and conflict resolution
• Organizational and multitasking abilities
• Gender sensitivity and inclusion mindset
• Accountability and teamwork
• Strong documentation and reporting