Human Resources Officer

New Incentives / All Babies Are Equal Initiative is recruiting a Human Resources Officer to support the HR Manager in recruitment, employee relations management, staff benefits administration, staff compensation, performance management and training.

The ideal candidate should have at least three years of Human Resources experience, be diligent, detailed and process-oriented, with some understanding of legal and logistics processes. The candidate should preferably reside in North West Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment:

Assist in Field Officer selection and in-person interviews at LGA level.

Lead the management of in-person interviews of shortlisted Field Officer candidates through local New Incentives team members.

Escalate gaps, challenges or non-compliance to the HR Manager for immediate follow-up.

Liaise with the Stakeholder Relations unit and community leaders to ensure locals are recruited.

Promote job adverts on social media and conduct outreach on LinkedIn and personal/professional networks.

Assist the HR Manager in sending invitations, following up with candidates, scheduling interviews and conducting reference and background checks.

Send feedback after concluded recruitment exercises.

Prepare recruitment Google Sheets during and after recruitment processes.

Onboarding, Benefits and Compensation Management:

Follow up with new employees to ensure pension and NHF registration are completed.

Follow up on new office account opening during onboarding.

Liaise with PFAs, NHF, NSITF and tax offices to follow up on remittances.

Support physical training sessions for new hires in the state.

Administration:

Ensure employee information is up to date.

Review employee leave applications on Zoho and ensure proper documents are uploaded.

Carry out any other duty assigned by the HR Manager or management.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

B.Sc or BA in Business Administration, Social Sciences or recognised equivalent.

At least 2–5 years’ experience in a Human Resources generalist function.

1–2 years’ prior experience working with a non-profit, charitable organisation, NGO or INGO is an advantage.

Priority will be given to candidates residing in the states where the position is advertised.

Required Skills and Competencies:

Candidate should preferably be based in the target locations.

Detail-oriented and diligent professional.

Process-oriented with some understanding of legal and logistics processes.

Good networks and contacts in North West Nigeria with ability to leverage them for recruitment.

Good organisational skills, time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to multitask and prioritise work.

Sound cultural awareness and ability to work in multicultural and multiethnic environments.

Proven managerial and/or leadership skills.

Ability to deliver high-quality work within short timelines and under pressure.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Passion to help others and reduce infant mortality.

Very good communication and writing skills in English, Hausa and relevant dialects.

Excellent responsiveness to email and phone requests.

Proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, internet browsers, smartphones and ICT tools.

Willingness to use Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Slides.

Language Requirement:

Proficiency in English is required.

Knowledge of Hausa, Nupe and/or other commonly spoken languages in target locations is an advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should apply through the official application form on the New Incentives application page above. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis and are encouraged not to wait until the deadline, as decisions may be made sooner.

New Incentives / All Babies Are Equal Initiative does not charge any fee at any stage of recruitment. Women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.