Human Resources Officer

About this role

Petromech Engineering United Limited in Kaduna is hiring a Human Resources Officer to manage daily HR activities for its factory and workshop operations. The role covers recruitment, maintaining employee records, monitoring contracts and leave, and acting as a contact for employee matters. The company focuses on waste management and the production of base oils and motor oils, with a 15,000 m² workshop for maintenance, repair and manufacturing services.

What you would do

• Maintain complete and up-to-date employee files and records.
• Monitor attendance, lateness, absences, overtime and leave in coordination with supervisors.
• Coordinate recruitment for approved vacancies, including advertising, sourcing, screening CVs, interviews and reference checks.
• Manage resignations, handovers, exit interviews and clearance procedures including return of company property.
• Support compliance with Nigerian employment requirements and company policies.
• Identify training needs and organise approved training.
• Track contract expiries, probation periods, renewals and confirmation deadlines; obtain management decisions on time.
• Coordinate performance reviews and monitor probation assessments with managers.
• Prepare and verify monthly attendance and payroll information including overtime and staff changes.
• Support disciplinary and grievance procedures and maintain records with management approval.

What they are asking for

• Practical experience in recruitment, contract administration, leave management, attendance monitoring and employee relations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, monitor deadlines and manage multiple HR tasks efficiently.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in a factory, workshop, construction or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Nigerian employment practices and labour requirements.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, organised, fair and accountable approach; ability to handle confidential matters.
• CIPM or other relevant professional qualification is an advantage.
• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in HRM, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or related field.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with HR software/ERP systems; familiarity with Odoo is a plus.

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