Job Description
Our client is a fast-growing, tech-driven company building innovative solutions and is looking for an experienced
HR Generalist
to build and manage their HR function.
Key Responsibilities & Deliverables
1. Foundation & Policy Building (HR Strategy & Compliance)
• Policy Development: Design, draft, implement, and maintain comprehensive, legally compliant HR policies, employee handbooks, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure all HR practices, documentation, and reporting are in strict compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in Nigeria, including liaising with regulatory bodies.
2. Compensation & Benefits Administration
• Payroll Management: Independently manage the complete payroll cycle, ensuring accurate and timely payment for all employees.
• Deductions & Statutory Remittances: Calculate, deduct, and remit all statutory and non-statutory deductions, including PAYE, Pension contributions, National Housing Fund (NHF), and NSITF/Industrial Training Fund (ITF).
• Paystub Issuance: Ensure accurate and timely issuance of detailed paystubs and yearend tax documentation.
3. Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage all aspects of the recruitment process, from drafting job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, to offer negotiation and background checks.
• Employer Branding: Develop a strong employee value proposition (EVP) and establish
effective recruitment channels in the Nigerian market.
• Onboarding: Create and execute a structured, engaging, and compliant onboarding program to ensure new hires are integrated effectively into the company culture and have all required documentation.
4. Employee Relations & Performance Management
• Employee Relations (ER): Serve as the first point of contact for all employee
grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair, confidential, and compliant processes.
• Performance Management: Design and roll out a robust performance management system (including goal setting, reviews, and performance improvement plans - PIPs).
• Culture Building: Actively work to foster a positive, productive, and inclusive work culture that aligns with the company's values.
5. Training & Development (T&D)
• Identify organizational and individual training needs.
• Source, coordinate, and/or facilitate relevant internal and external training programs.
Required Skills & Experience
• Minimum of 3 years of verifiable, full-time HR Generalist experience.
• Must have direct, hands-on experience building foundational HR processes/departments from scratch or significantly restructuring an existing one.
• Deep, practical knowledge of Nigerian labour law, employment standards, and statutory remittance requirements (PAYE, Pension, NHF, ITF, etc.).
• Proven ability to manage the entire payroll process independently and accurately.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional policies, communications, and reports.
• High proficiency in MS Office (especially Excel/Spreadsheets) and experience implementing or managing an HRIS.
• Self-Starter Mentality: Proven ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks, and deliver results without significant day-to-day supervision.
• Confidentiality & Integrity: Absolute commitment to handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Education/Certification:
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIPM Nigeria, PHRi/SPHRi) is a strong
advantage.
Work Requirements / Expectations
• Reliable Internet Access: Must have consistent and reliable data or Wi-Fi access to ensure seamless communication and system access during working hours.
• Laptop
• Video Meeting Participation: Required to participate in bi-weekly (twice a week) video calls with the team and leadership to provide project updates, discuss progress, and collaborate on technical decisions.
