Norsworthy Farms is dedicated to producing high-quality palm oil and palm fruit derivative products through sustainable and efficient practices. Our commitment to operational excellence is supported by a strong focus on maintaining equipment and facilities to ensure consistent, top-quality production. We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Officer to support our mission by ensuring our facilities and equipment are safe, functional, and well-maintained.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Officer

Location: Asaba, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The HR Officer will work closely with the HR Supervisor, Farm Manager, and farm supervisors to maintain accurate employee records, ensure adequate workforce availability, promptly address employee concerns, and support a productive and compliant work environment.

Duties and responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personal information, employment documentation, and staff movements.
• Record daily attendance, lateness, absenteeism, overtime, and other workforce-related information and submit reports to the HR Supervisor.
• Collect and collate manpower information from farm supervisors for daily and periodic HR reporting.
• Assist with the documentation and processing of recruitment activities, including vacancy requests, candidate records, interview schedules, and recruitment documentation.
• Support the onboarding of new employees by preparing documentation, coordinating orientation, and ensuring completion of required employment forms.
• Maintain a database of casual, seasonal, contract, and permanent workers and update records as required.
• Collect and verify payroll inputs, including attendance, overtime, leave, allowances, deductions, and other approved employee payments, for review by the HR Supervisor.
• Assist with the administration of employee leave and maintain accurate leave records.
• Prepare and maintain personnel files and ensure that required employee documentation is properly filed and accessible.
• Respond to routine employee enquiries on HR processes, policies, leave, attendance, documentation, and other general HR matters.
• Receive employee complaints and concerns and refer matters requiring further investigation or management intervention to the HR Supervisor.
• Assist with the documentation of disciplinary cases, warnings, investigations, grievances, and other employee relations matters as directed.
• Support the communication and implementation of approved HR policies, procedures, and staff-related directives.
• Assist with employee welfare activities and coordinate the documentation and follow-up of welfare requests.
• Support the administration of employee medical, accommodation, transportation, feeding, and other welfare arrangements where applicable.
• Assist in coordinating staff training, including preparing attendance lists, communicating training schedules, and maintaining training records.
• Provide administrative support for employee confirmation, performance appraisal, promotion, transfer, and exit processes.
• Prepare routine HR documents, letters, memos, staff notices, and other employee-related correspondence as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of employee information and ensure proper handling and storage of HR documents.
• Assist with the preparation of periodic HR reports and provide relevant data to the HR Supervisor for review and analysis.
• Support the HR Supervisor during HR audits, inspections, employee investigations, and other HR-related assignments.
• Maintain proper filing of HR documents and ensure that records are kept in accordance with established procedures.
• Follow up on outstanding employee documentation and HR requests to ensure timely completion.
• Perform other administrative and HR support duties assigned by the HR Supervisor.

Qualifications
Required:

• 2-3 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably within agriculture, manufacturing, construction, oil & gas, or another labour-intensive environment.
• Minimum of a second-class upper bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, or any other relevant discipline.
• Experience in HR administration, recruitment, employee records, attendance management, and employee relations.
• Basic knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and employment practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Good administrative, documentation, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaborate effectively with farm management and other departments.
• Willingness to work on-site and adapt to the operational requirements of a farm environment.

Key Competencies / Personal Attributes required for success:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Good understanding of basic HR practices and employee relations.
• Ability to relate effectively with employees across different levels.
• Good listening and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and resourceful approach to work.
• Ability to handle employee matters with fairness and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and labour-intensive environment.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively within a team.
• Strong follow-up and coordination skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to work in a farm/site environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.

Application Closing Date
9th September, 2026.