HR Officers

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School Educational Services seeks a skilled HR Officer in Abuja to provide full HR employee life-cycle support, including onboarding, recruitment, payroll compliance, and staff development. The role reports to the Director and focuses on implementing HR policies and fostering a positive work culture in a pioneering school environment.

• Full-time HR Officer role based in Abuja (FCT)
• Reports to the Director at a pioneering school
• Responsible for HR compliance, onboarding, and L&D
• Recruitment support across the region

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HR Officers at School Educational Services ⏲ Jul 31, 2026, 12:01 PM ⋕ View all Teaching & Education: jobs School Recruitment Network - We are a forward-thinking international organisation committed to delivering innovative solutions across diverse sectors. Our work is driven by a strong culture of excellence, creativity, and strategic collaboration. By combining global expertise with fresh ideas, we empower organisations and communities to thrive in an ever-evolving world. At the heart of our mission is a dedication to progress, integrity, and impactful service. We continuously explore new approaches, technologies, and partnerships that enable us to remain adaptable, responsive, and ahead of industry trends. We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: HR Officer Location: Abuja (FCT) Employment Type: Full-time Description The pioneering school seeks a skilled and versatile HR & Administration Manager to provide day-to-day HR support in the implementation of human resource policies and procedures, and ensure smooth office operations in the office. This position reports to the Director Are you an exceptionally talented, driven HR person looking to join an organization that is making a difference in our global societies? You will provide a full HR employee life-cycle service to all employees/contractors as the first point of contact for all HR inquiries. About You Staff well-being, welfare, and engagement come naturally to you. You know how to include people and make them feel a part of a broader purpose. You are instinctively drawn to people with diverse experiences and skills and recognize the attributes that come together to form a powerful team. You have strong knowledge of payroll and HR-related statutory compliance. You are a master administrator. You believe that technology and processes are great enablers to create efficiencies and improve productivity. You have experience: with global best practices and understand how matrix structures come to life. You have a vivid vision for organisational structure. In a high-growth environment, you are planning talent acquisition, team and career development, and training at least a year ahead. You are fueled by helping people learn, stretch, and excel. You are a leader who brings out the best in others by creating leadership and opportunities at all levels. You are convinced about the power of culture and believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast. You will have managed a change management process and demonstrated effective ways to enable your workforce to adapt to new ways of working. You are passionate about diversity and inclusion in the organisation and are a stickler for ethics and values. What You’ll Do Human Resources: Ensure a consistent onboarding and orientation experience: for new hires, including development of the training center. Full responsibility to ensure contracts for our consultants are renewed on a timely basis, and all required paperwork is maintained. Work closely with staff to ensure HR policies are adhered to Set up and maintain the Learning and Development department to organize training for the team members per their training needs. Assist in the recruitment efforts across the region and strengthen the school's career opportunities exposure in the local markets. Respond to general queries from managers and employees, signposting them to the appropriate policies and procedures. Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to the school and its staff, and maintain compliance. Work with the school team members to establish and maintain the Employee Handbook per labour standards and HR standards. Develop a strong recruitment brand to attract the brightest talent to the organisation. Maintain and implement the Company Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy at all times. Support the Director with the development and implementation of projects as required. Develop the key HR strategy for the school to help it with its journey of continued growth. Train department Heads and team members on the performance management system and ensure annual performance appraisals are completed in line with the Global performance appraisal schedule. Recruitment: Administrative: Be responsible for the upkeep and updating of the HRMS. Manage day-to-day administration, upkeep, and management of the organisation’s facilities and ensure all the needs of the staff are promptly met. Ensure timely payroll processing, attendance, and leave management. Ensure regular updating of existing policies and processes and the introduction of new ones. Implement processes for compliance with local regulations and the school's policies, and ensure that all HR-related compliances are strictly adhered to. Ensure insurance coverage of staff and settlement of insurance claims. Oversee all administrative responsibilities: in the office, compliance, the school's policies and procedures, and other legal and statutory requirements. Manage all staff documentation and entry and exit formalities. Requirements: 3 - 8 years of relevant work experience. Have experience: with HR budgets. Must be self-reliant, resourceful, a good problem-solver, good-humored, and flexible. Has a strong stakeholder focus and service-oriented attitude. A Master's Degree is preferred. Previous HR management experience: is a must. Experience: in analyzing, collecting, and managing data. Salary is based on experience: and education. Jewels Leading Lights offers competitive benefits. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources and Administration. Fluent in spoken and written English. Good organization and interpersonal skills with the ability to function in a multi-cultural environment. Thorough understanding of the labor and employment laws where we have presence. Good computer skills in spreadsheets and word processing. Flexible, resourceful, and able to perform despite tight schedules. Compensation Ability to work independently, efficiently, and reliably, to a high standard and to deadlines. Annual performance-based bonus. Excellent communication skills, teamwork abilities, and ability to work in high-pressure situations. Skills: Professional qualification in HR Management e.g Global Professional in HR ( GPHR), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM MS SharePoint. Hyperion/EPM, SQL, Tableau, and OBIEE. HRIS Systems Experience: a plus (Taleo, PeopleSoft), Oracle Enterprise BI suite a plus. Strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, creativity, a proven work ethic, and good communication skills. Salary N150,000 - N250,000 per month. How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online Application Deadline: 21st August, 2026. View all Jobs in Nigeria Abuja HR Officer job vacancies in Nigeria