• Application Deadline: Wed, 29 Jun 2022 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Human Resources Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Human Resources / HR 
  

Our client is a reputable legal firm, delivering outstanding legal services to a broad range of companies, private clients and governments. They are currently looking to hire a Human Resources Officer in Lagos.

Job Responsibilities:

Talent Management (Recruitment, Selection and Retention)

• Provide administrative service in the recruitment and selection process for open positions, designing and coordinating selection and assessment activities.


• Keep abreast of talent acquisition best practices/trends; assisting the HR Manager in assessing current and future staffing needs based on the firm’s goals.


• Actively seek out exceptional candidates for high-level roles, including networking, posting jobs, and seeking referrals


• Manage the induction and orientation process; ensuring that pre-onboarding activities and processes are complied with by all incoming staff.


• Liaise with external recruitment and team management consultants as required.


• Ensure exit procedures and checklist are up to date and exit activities are complied with by all exiting staff.

HR Strategy & Planning

• Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of effective HR strategies for the firm.


• Contribute to and advise on the development and delivery of the HR strategy, ensuring that HR support is aligned to the firm’s overall objectives.


• Assist in planning, coordination, research, and delivery of HR projects, identified through business planning and employee engagement surveys.


• Ensure that information obtained through Human Resource Planning ‘HRP’ is used to identify surplus and unutilized human resources by rendering a comprehensive skill inventory for facilitating decision making such as promotions and other management functions.


• Provide support in the planning, organization and effective communications of all HR policies and procedures to staff.


• Administer and monitoring all HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance by staff.

Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits

• Assist with the administration and maintenance of staff performance review process.


• Ensure performance appraisals are conducted for all staff; effectively following up with the practice groups/departments where necessary.


• Provide support in the management of poor performance, advising on solutions and assisting with their implementation.

Learning and Development

• Contribute to development of learning and development and training plans.


• Support the learning and development activities of the firm, ensuring that initiatives and opportunities are aligned to the firm’s goals.


• Maintain an awareness of staff training and developmental needs.


• Monitor, measure, and report on staff training and development plans.

Communication and Engagement

• Maintain confidentiality of staff records and individual conversation, sharing important and useful information with the HR Manager.


• With supervision from the HR Manager, provide regular HR updates emails to keep the firm informed of HR activities.


• Assist in conducting relevant staff surveys and drafting action plans/reports based on insights provided.


• Coordinate with the hospitality and events teams to organize office social events and team bonding activities.

HR Operations and Data Management

• Assist with managing and monitoring the firm’s HR Management software to ensure the maintenance of accurate HR records and back-end support for users.


• Assist with the preparation and updating of quarterly and annual HR statistical reports.


• Maintain accurate HR personnel database, staff master list, and personnel files to ensure they are up to date and data is kept private and confidential.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management,Economics, Business Administration or its equivalent


• Minimum of Three (3) years experience in relevant Human Resources Management or similar roles. Relevant experience working in a professional services firm is an advantage.


• Human Resources professional qualification and certifications ( added advantage)


• Absolute command of Microsoft office application ( Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint).


• Good research skills


• Knowledge and understanding of relevant technology, procedures, practices and processes used within the HR industry.