HR Officer

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FINDEF is hiring a full-time HR Officer in Abuja to manage the full employee life cycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll inputs, performance management, and staff welfare. The role requires ensuring compliance with FINDEF policies, donor requirements, and Nigerian labour law, and maintaining complete personnel files across offices.

• Full-time HR Officer role based in Abuja
• Requires 3 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in NGOs
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian labour law, PAYE, and pension obligations required
• Professional certification or CIPM membership is an added advantage
• FINDEF does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment

Original source description

Finpact Development Foundation (FINDEF) is an indigenous non-governmental organization. Our focus is on delivering lasting value through the work we do, making us trusted advisors to all our partners. HR Officer Job Type Full Time Qualification BA/BSc/HND Experience: 3 years Location Abuja Job Field Human Resources / HR JOB PURPOSE The HR Officer supports the full employee life cycle at FINDEF (recruitment, onboarding, personnel records, payroll inputs, performance management, and staff welfare) ensuring full compliance with FINDEF policies, donor requirements, and Nigerian labour law. The role is central to maintaining complete, personnel files and timely, accurate HR processes across the organisation’s offices. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Coordinate end-to-end recruitment with the target of filling approved positions within four weeks. Deliver induction for all new staff within five working days of resumption, including policy briefings and sign-off of the Code of Conduct, conflict-of-interest, confidentiality, and related agreements. Open and maintain complete personnel files (contracts, JDs, credentials, reference checks, signed policy acknowledgements) for 100% of staff. Prepare accurate monthly payroll inputs for salary payment, ensure statutory deductions and remittances, and ensure all timesheets are submitted and approved. Coordinate probation reviews and mid-term, annual, and end-of-project appraisals for all staff, ensuring documented completion and filing. Organise staff training sessions, including PSEAH, safeguarding, and performance management, and support a workplace culture consistent with FINDEF’s zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. Ensure HR practices comply with the FINDEF HR Policy Manual, donor requirements, and Nigerian labour laws; track leave, contracts, and renewals; and prepare periodic HR reports for the HR Manager. Support grievance handling, disciplinary processes, and staff welfare initiatives with professionalism, confidentiality, and impartiality. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field. Minimum of three (3) years’ progressive HR experience, preferably with an NGO or in the humanitarian/development sector. Sound knowledge of Nigerian labour law and statutory obligations (PAYE, Contributory Pension Scheme). Demonstrated experience: with recruitment, payroll preparation, and personnel records management; HRIS experience: is an advantage. Professional certification or membership (e.g. CIPM) is an added advantage. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; excellent written and spoken English; working knowledge of Hausa is an advantage. COMPETENCIES Integrity, discretion, and strict confidentiality in handling personnel information. Excellent organisation, attention to detail, and ability to meet strict deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communication skills across diverse teams and locations. Commitment to FINDEF’s values, humanitarian principles, and safeguarding standards. SAFEGUARDING AND CONDUCT FINDEF has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), and is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. Employment is conditional on satisfactory reference checks (including conduct-related disclosures from previous employers), verification of credentials, screening against applicable sanctions lists, a pre-employment medical certificate, and signed acceptance of FINDEF’s Code of Conduct and related policies. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FINDEF is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment decisions are based solely on merit. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. FINDEF does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, HIV/AIDS status, or any other characteristic protected under Nigerian law. Important: FINDEF does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, or onboarding) and does not use recruitment agents for this position. Any such request should be reported to fraud@findef.org. Personal data submitted will be processed solely for recruitment purposes in accordance with the Nigeria Data Protection Act 2023. Check how your CV aligns with this job Method of Application Submit a CV and a one-page cover letter as a single file to jobs@findef.org with the subject line: HR Officer – (Your Full Name). Include the names and contact details of two professional referees (at least one from your current or most recent employer); referees will not be contacted without your consent. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the position may be filled before the deadline; early application is advised. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.