Human Resource Officer

About this role

Lagos Business School in Ajah, Lagos, is seeking a Human Resource Officer to coordinate and deliver HR operations across the full HR value chain in line with the school’s objectives. The role focuses on compliance, payroll processing, records management, performance support, recruitment, policy development, and HR service improvement. It targets candidates with substantial HR experience who can contribute to analytics, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. The employer operates as a Christian-based business school aimed at advancing management practice in Nigeria and Africa.

What you would do

• Ensure compliance with employment laws, internal policies and HR procedures
• Prepare employment contracts and variations per approved policies
• Validate and process monthly payroll inputs and headcount records
• Maintain employee records and HRIS data with confidentiality
• Support performance management, workforce reporting and HR analytics
• Assist end-to-end talent acquisition including sourcing and onboarding
• Contribute to development and implementation of HR policies and systems
• Monitor HR practices, regulations and technology to improve service delivery
• Track HR expenditure and maintain financial records
• Administer benefits and statutory obligations and handle leave, enquiries, relations and investigations

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or related field
• CIPM or CIPD membership
• minimum of five years’ post-degree HR experience
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, metrics and analytics
• Analytical, organisational and time-management skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality and ethical conduct

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