Wakanow is Africa’s leading, full-service online travel company. At Wakanow, we understand that everyone likes easy and affordable travel services, so we provide our customers with a one-stop booking portal for Flights, Hotels, Visa Assistance, Holiday Packages, Airport Transfers, an international Travel SIM, a Prepaid Travel Card, a Loyalty program, and much more.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Executive

Location: Lagos
Job type: Full-time

Job Description

• The HR Executive is a key member of the Human Resources team, responsible for executing day-to-day HR operations and supporting the HR function in areas such as recruitment, employee relations, payroll, and HR administration.
• The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of HR best practices and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to solving employee related issues and improving HR processes.

Requirements
Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Assist in the end-to-end recruitment process, including sourcing candidates, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting background checks.
• Coordinate the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the company, and providing necessary orientation and training.
• Maintain candidate records, manage job postings, and ensure timely communication with applicants.

Employee Relations:

• Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Support employee engagement activities and foster a positive workplace culture.
• Assist in resolving employee issues and grievances, escalating them to senior HR staff when necessary.

HR Administration and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate employee records, including personal details, job titles, compensation, performance appraisals, and leave data in HR systems.
• Prepare and manage HR-related documentation such as employment contracts, letters of employment, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws and company policies, updating HR documentation and policies as needed.

Payroll and Benefits Administration:

• Assist in the administration of employee benefits programs such as health insurance, pension schemes, and other perks.
• Respond to employee questions related to payroll, benefits, and compensation.

Performance Management and Development:

• Support the performance appraisal process by coordinating review schedules, distributing appraisal forms, and ensuring the completion of performance reviews.
• Assist in identifying training and development needs and coordinating employee training programs.
• Track employee progress and performance, helping to implement improvement plans when necessary.

HR Projects and Initiatives:

• Participate in various HR projects and initiatives aimed at improving HR processes, enhancing employee engagement, and promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures in alignment with organizational goals.
• Contribute to the preparation and execution of employee engagement programs and events.

HR Reporting and Data Management:

• Generate regular and ad-hoc reports on HR metrics such as headcount, turnover, recruitment, and employee satisfaction.
• Ensure the accuracy and confidentiality of employee information in the HR database and related systems.

Salary
Competitive

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.