Human Resources Officer at Sa'i'anwara'I'jumai Consultaire Limited (SCL)

Sa'i'anwara'I'jumai Consultaire Limited (SCL) is a fully indigenous agro-allied company established in 2010, committed to sustainable agriculture, community empowerment, and regenerative farming practices. With a 100-hectare farm serving as both a production hub and a Farm-Farmer School, SCL delivers premium agricultural products and training using modern technologies and environmentally responsible methods.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Officer

Location: Kwali / Maitama, Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: HR Manager
Department: Human Resources

Job Purpose

• The HR Officer will be responsible for implementing HR strategies, policies, and practices across SCL’s farm operations.
• This includes recruitment, onboarding, welfare, performance management, and training, ensuring a harmonious and productive work environment that aligns with the company’s agricultural mission.

Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Coordinate recruitment for farm-based and administrative staff.
• Manage onboarding processes, ensuring cultural integration and orientation to agricultural operations.
• Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates for field and support roles.

Staff Records & HR Administration:

• Maintain up-to-date HR files and documentation, including contracts, job descriptions, and attendance.
• Manage documentation for farm-based employees, including seasonal workers.

Employee Relations & Welfare:

• Foster a respectful, collaborative work environment on the farm.
• Monitor employee well-being and resolve conflicts in a timely and empathetic manner.
• Support health, safety, and welfare initiatives for on-site staff and field agents.

Learning & Development:

• Organize capacity-building initiatives for staff and field agents in coordination with agricultural and training teams.
• Support knowledge transfer and hands-on learning aligned with regenerative agriculture practices.

Performance Management:

• Facilitate performance reviews, especially for field-based and technical staff.
• Support supervisors in setting and tracking KPIs related to farm productivity and teamwork.

HR Policy & Compliance:

• Implement HR policies in alignment with Nigerian labor law and SCL’s policies and core values.
• Enforce farm-specific policies around work hours, safety, and housing.

Payroll & Leave Administration:

• Assist with collation of data for payroll, leave tracking, and overtime for on-site staff.
• Ensure fairness and accuracy in benefits administration for all categories of employees.

Reporting:

• Provide regular reports on staffing, absenteeism, training, and disciplinary actions.
• Offer insights to improve team performance and morale to staff and casuals.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Agriculture Management, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of HR experience, preferably in rural, agro-based, or development settings.
• Professional certification (CIPM, SHRM, etc.) is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• High emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity.
• Excellent command of Microsoft Office; familiarity with HR software is a plus.
• Must be willing and able to live and work on the SCL farm as may be required

Key Competencies:

• Strong work ethic and adaptability in rural/agricultural environments
• Integrity, discretion, and accountability
• Ability to build rapport with both skilled professionals and field workers
• Empathy, patience, and cultural awareness
• Initiative and self-direction.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
And
then submit their CV and Cover Letter through recruitment@sclng.com using the Job Title as the Job Title as the Subject of the email.