HR Officer

Swift Consulting is a professional services firm specializing in Education Consulting, Human Resource Management, and Management Consulting. We connect top talent with leading organizations across industries. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Officer

Location: Ogba, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time Summary We are seeking a proactive, organised, and experienced HR Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the company's human resource functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, policy implementation, training, and ensuring compliance with labour regulations. The ideal candidate must have at least 3 years of HR experience, preferably within a financial institution, microfinance bank, lending company, or related sector.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes. Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices. Maintain and update employee records and HR databases. Coordinate staff training, learning, and development programmes. Support performance management processes, including appraisals and employee development plans. Address employee relations issues and provide HR guidance to staff and management. Ensure compliance with labour laws, company policies, and regulatory requirements. Assist in payroll administration and employee benefits management. Monitor staff attendance, leave management, and disciplinary procedures. Prepare HR reports and workforce analytics for management review. Support organisational culture initiatives and employee engagement activities. Handle other HR administrative functions as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree/HND in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related field. Minimum of 3 years proven experience in Human Resources. Professional HR certification CIPM is an added advantage. Good knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices. Strong recruitment, employee relations, and performance management skills. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR software. Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally. Must be proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.