Human Resources & Administration Officer
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Summary:
The Human Resources & Administration Officer plays a vital role in supporting Elela-Care’s mission to attract, develop, and retain skilled staff and volunteers through effective, compliant, and compassionate HR practices. This entry-level position is designed for a proactive and detail-oriented professional eager to grow within a dynamic, people-centered organization. You will contribute directly to building strong HR systems that uphold Nigerian labor standards, donor compliance, and safeguarding principles, while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture. Your work will help ensure operational efficiency, staff wellbeing, and sustainable program delivery across all organizational units.
Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end recruitment processes including job advertising, shortlisting, interview coordination, and onboarding for staff and volunteers.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date staff and volunteer databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
- Support contract management, renewals, and exit processes in alignment with HR policies and legal requirements.
- Assist in the implementation and periodic review of HR policies, staff handbooks, and code of conduct.
- Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws, donor regulations, and internal safeguarding standards.
- Support staff induction, orientation, and integration into the organization.
- Coordinate performance appraisal cycles, including documentation, feedback collection, and follow-up actions.
- Identify training needs and assist in organizing capacity-building initiatives to support staff development.
- Manage leave requests, benefits administration, and staff welfare activities.
- Promote a healthy work environment by supporting psychosocial wellbeing and addressing grievances fairly and confidentially.
- Assist in conflict resolution and disciplinary processes in line with organizational policies.
- Support office administration, including asset tracking, meeting coordination, internal communications, and travel documentation.
- Provide HR inputs for proposals, reports, audits, and donor reviews.
- Contribute to succession planning and talent development initiatives within a growing organization.