HR Consulting Officer

JOB SUMMARY

Located on Lagos Island, our company is a boutique consulting firm with over 40 seasoned professionals with varied experiences in both the private and public sectors. The firm plays a leading role in providing management consulting services targeted at clients in key sectors of the economy (Power, Oil & Gas, Financial Services and Manufacturing, etc), in Nigeria and the West Coast.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Human Resource Consultant will be assigned the following primary responsibilities, among others:

1. Provide expert HR advice to management on staffing, employee relations, and organisational issues.
2. Review and update HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks.
3. Ensure compliance with relevant labour laws and regulations.
4. Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
5. Develop competency frameworks and job descriptions.
6. Support workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies.
7. Implement performance appraisal systems and KPIs.
8. Support managers in conducting performance reviews and addressing performance gaps.
9. Develop improvement plans and track progress.
10. Conduct training needs analysis.
11. Design and facilitate training programs, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives.
12. Monitor and evaluate training outcomes.
13. Handle employee grievances and disciplinary issues in line with HR policies.
14. Support conflict resolution and mediation processes.
15. Promote positive workplace culture and staff engagement.
16. Maintain accurate HR records and documentation.
17. Prepare HR reports and analytics for management decision-making.
18. Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of employee information.
19. Support change management initiatives.
20. Conduct HR audits and recommend improvements.
21. Assist in building HR systems, structures, and processes.

REQUIREMENTS

1. HR or related background with a 2:1 or first class from a top-tier university
2. A second degree or professional qualification is a plus
3. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
4. Professional HR certifications (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, CIPD) are an added advantage
5. Minimum of 3–5 years of hands-on HR experience.
6. Strong knowledge of labour laws and HR best practices
7. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
8. Ability to manage multiple projects and work with minimal supervision
9. Strong analytical and reporting skills