Human Resources Generalist Job in Lagos
A leading Microfinance Bank in Nigeria is recruiting a dedicated and experienced candidate to fill the position below:
Job Position: Human Resources Generalist
Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview of Position
- We are seeking a dedicated and experienced HR Generalist with 3 - 5 years of hands-on experience to join our HR team. The individual’s role as an HR Generalist will be far from one-dimensional.
- The HR Generalist will play a key role in managing various HR functions, supporting employee relations, and contributing to the overall success of the human resources department.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR best practices, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment as well as use Human Resources Information Systems to ensure all employee records are up-to-date and confidential.
Responsibilities
- Act as a primary point of contact for employee relations matters.
- Address employee concerns, provide guidance on HR policies, and work to foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
- Facilitate new employee onboarding and orientation programs.
- Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
- Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures.
- Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form
- Promote HR programs to create an efficient and conflict-free workplace
- Assist in the recruitment process
- Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
- Communicate changes to employees and provide clarification when necessary.
- Support the performance management process
- Implement initiatives to enhance employee engagement and morale.
- Enhance job satisfaction by resolving issues promptly, applying new perks and benefits and organizing team building activities
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices
- Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other fringe benefits.
- Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries.
- Coordinate employee training and development programs.
- Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, like time to train and employee turnover rates
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. MSc or additional qualifications is an advantage.
- 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in human resources roles, with a focus on HR generalist responsibilities.
- Relevant certification is an added advantage, example CIPM, HRCI and SPHR
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Experience with HR Information Systems (HRIS) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Understanding of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.
- Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover Letters to: newhires0123@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.
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