Human Resource Officer
Philomath University
Abuja, Nigeria · Onsite
compliance · recruiting · hr
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Philomath University, Abuja is seeking a competent, organised and proactive Human Resource Officer to join our team.
Philomath University is a world- class private institution, committed to life-changing education, teaching excellence, functional research, global trends, and entrepreneurship to deliver real-world impact.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Description:
- Philomath University, Abuja is seeking a competent, organised and proactive Human Resource Officer to join our team.
- We are looking for a professional who is passionate about people management, understands the fundamentals of human resource administration and can contribute meaningfully to the effective management of our workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate recruitment, selection and onboarding processes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and personnel files.
- Manage staff attendance, leave records and other HR documentation.
- Prepare employment letters, HR memos, reports and other official correspondence.
- Support employee relations, performance management and staff welfare initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with applicable labour laws, institutional policies and HR procedures.
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the HR function.
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Join Philomath University and be part of a team committed to excellence in education and institutional development.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration, Psychology or a related discipline.
- 2–4 years of relevant experience in Human Resources or Personnel Administration.
- Knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organisational, interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
- High levels of integrity, discretion and attention to detail.
- Professional certification or membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) will be an added advantage.
- Location Preference: Candidates residing in Kuje, Abuja, or its immediate environs are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: (see Apply by email) using “Application – Human Resource Officer” as the subject of the email.
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