HR Officer

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.

• 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.

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.

Professional Certification (preferred):

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

Experience: 3 - 5 years

• 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.

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: (see Apply by email) using the position as subject of email.

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