Coordinate the full recruitment and selection process, including job advertising (with preference for local candidates), shortlisting, interviews, reference checks, and offer preparation in line with the organization’s recruitment guidelines.
Prepare and issue employment contracts, maintain accurate personnel files, and ensure all staff complete required onboarding, including security and safeguarding briefings.
Administer employee benefits, leave management, attendance, and payroll inputs in collaboration with the finance team, ensuring compliance with Nigerian statutory requirements (pension, tax, NSITF, etc.).
Support performance management processes by coordinating appraisals, tracking objectives, and assisting managers with performance improvement plans.
Handle employee relations matters, including grievance procedures, disciplinary processes, and mediation, while maintaining confidentiality and fairness.
Maintain and update the HR policy manual, staff handbook, and related documents; ensure staff are oriented on key policies, especially safeguarding, code of conduct, and security protocols.
Manage staff records, contracts, and HR databases; prepare HR reports for management, donors, and audits as required.
Coordinate staff welfare initiatives, training needs assessments, and capacity-building activities suited to the Maiduguri context.
Support induction and separation processes, including exit interviews and clearance procedures.
Advise management on Nigerian labour law compliance, cultural considerations, and HR best practices relevant to NGO operations in Northeast Nigeria.
Assist with security-related HR matters, such as duty of care briefings, movement tracking coordination, and emergency contact updates.