Job Description

• Philomath University, Abuja is seeking a competent, organised and proactive Human Resource Officer to join our team.
• We are looking for a professional who is passionate about people management, understands the fundamentals of human resource administration and can contribute meaningfully to the effective management of our workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate  recruitment, selection and onboarding processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and personnel files.
• ⁠Manage staff attendance, leave records and other HR documentation.
• ⁠Prepare employment letters, HR memos, reports and other official correspondence.
• ⁠Support employee relations, performance management and staff welfare initiatives.
• ⁠Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, institutional policies and HR procedures.
• ⁠Provide general administrative and operational support to the HR function.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in Human Resources or Personnel Administration.
• ⁠Knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices.
• ⁠Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• ⁠Good organisational, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• ⁠Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• ⁠High levels of integrity, discretion and attention to detail.
• Professional certification or membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) will be an added advantage.
• Location Preference: Candidates residing in Kuje, Abuja, or its immediate environs are strongly encouraged to apply.