• Application Deadline: Mon, 30 Nov 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: HR Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Human Resources / HR 
  
  




• Salary Range ₦150,000 - ₦200,000/month
  
  

About the Role

• House of Pope Ltd. is seeking a proactive, organised and detail-oriented HR Officer on behalf of its client to support human resource operations across multiple school campuses.


• The successful candidate will coordinate recruitment and onboarding, maintain employee records, support payroll administration, facilitate staff performance evaluations and ensure compliance with applicable employment regulations and organisational HR policies.


• The role requires a dependable HR professional with strong administrative, interpersonal and organisational skills, sound knowledge of Nigerian employment practices and the ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, including job postings, application screening, shortlisting and interview scheduling.


• Facilitate candidate assessments, selection documentation and employment offers.


• Coordinate onboarding programmes and ensure new employees complete all required documentation.


• Maintain accurate recruitment and onboarding records.

HR Administration & Employee Records

• Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date electronic employee records across all school campuses.


• Support the implementation and administration of HR policies and procedures.


• Respond to employee enquiries and facilitate the resolution of routine HR issues.


• Ensure proper documentation of employee movements, leave, attendance and other personnel matters.

Payroll & Performance Management

• Coordinate monthly payroll pre-verification and ensure employee information is accurately captured.


• Support the administration of staff performance evaluation processes, including 30-, 60- and 90-day reviews and termly appraisals.


• Maintain performance records and follow up on outstanding evaluations.


• Support staff training, development and other employee engagement initiatives.

HR Compliance & Employee Relations

• Support the implementation of HR policies in line with applicable Nigerian employment laws and regulations.


• Ensure compliance with relevant requirements of the Nigerian Labour Act where applicable.


• Maintain proper employee documentation and support HR audits and compliance reviews.


• Handle employee information and workplace matters with confidentiality and professionalism.

Required Competencies

• Good knowledge of HR administration, recruitment and employee management practices.


• Familiarity with electronic employee records management.


• Working knowledge of payroll administration and Nigerian employment laws.


• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.


• High level of confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail.


• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or a related discipline.


• 3-5 years of relevant HR experience within a structured corporate organisation or reputable private school.


• Experience supporting recruitment, payroll administration, employee records and performance management.

Professional Certification (Preferred):

• CIPM, CIPD, PHRi, SHRM (preferred or actively working towards any in the near term)