Senior HCM Officer at Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited

Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited provides premium solutions to businesses in the primary and secondary sectors of the economy, especially those in solid minerals, extractive industry, manufacturing industry and agriculture. Some of its clients are Zuma 828 Coal Limited, IMEX Mineral Resources and Processing Company, Zuma Energy Nigeria Limited, Zuma Steel W/A Limited, and Zuma Metals & Energy Resources Limited.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior HCM Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Department Senior Officer to HCM will act as 2IC of HOD and take charge in absence of HOD.
• Shall support the HOD managing the Personnel & Development and Compensation & Employee Relation Units. This role requires experience in all aspects of employee management and growth, including recruiting and onboarding new hires, organizing training and development programs, managing performance reviews, promoting employee engagement and retention, assisting with career planning, ensuring compliance with policies and laws, maintaining employee records, and supporting employee relations and conflict resolution.
• In addition, the Department Senior Officer shall support in managing pay, benefits, and workplace policies, ensures fair compensation, resolves employee conflicts, and supports a positive work environment.
• He/she shall maintain the highest level of integrity, demonstrate the I-REAP core values and be a contributor to the desired cultures, leading by example in all areas, and ensuring that line and staff are coordinated and kept abreast of corporate strategy and direction at all time.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Operational and administrative support:

• Effective administrative services
• Custodian of internal systems, SOPs, process documents
• Manage document processing, registration, tracking and archival
• Manage departmental assets, work tools, facilities, etc.

Departmental Strategic Execution and Coordination:

• Ensure efficient support of execution of key initiatives of the HOD.
• Coordinate departmental collaboration on all admin matters within EZM and with corresponding departments in Client Companies.
• Ensure that business processes within the department are up to date.

Performance and Staff Management:

• Supervise the tasks assigned to the different HOUs and departmental team for effective closure.
• Facilitate relevant training on departmental processes, compliance requirements, and documentation and best practices for operation.
• Support the HOD in appraising staff of the department, provide mentorship/guidance to new staff and drive continuous improvement in staff performance.
• Shall be responsible staff training and retraining.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Collate, compile and provide operational report to the HOD for review and submission to the EC.
• Maintain all compliance lists and requirements, ensuring effective monitoring and timely escalation to achieve 100% compliance.

Business Continuity and Succession Planning:

• Act as 2IC to HOD and take charge in the absence of the HOD.
• Support in managing any unit or departmental function of any exited staff, by ensuring that each position has a replacement at any given time from internal resource pending replacement.
• Ensure that proper handover is done and all company tools are retrieved
• Ensure that staff functions are rotational so that all roles can be covered by anyone at any given time.
• Collaborate with HOD to organise departmental level on boarding of new hires, including provision of all tools, systems and work requirements.

Governance & Baseline Competencies

• Reporting: The department senior officer shall report directly to the HOD of the department & collaborate with ECSEC Admin on all admin related matters.
• Admin Structure: The department senior officer shall be considered as Intermediate Senior Management.
• Baseline Competencies: Shall have understanding of document management principles, understanding of project management, ability to prepare and present management reports and understanding of departmental operations.

Qualifications
Minimum Educational Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Organisational Psychology, or a related social science discipline is required.
• Relevant professional certifications such as CIPM, SHRM, HRCI (PHR/SPHR), or CIPD are highly desirable.
• A postgraduate qualification (e.g., MBA with HR focus, M.Sc. Human Resource Management, or related field) is an added advantage.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years progressive work experience in HR administration, employee relations, or people operations, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Experience in handling end-to-end HR processes, including recruitment, performance management, training, and employee engagement is essential.

Technical and Administrative Skills:

• Solid understanding of HR policies, employment law, compensation structure, and labour regulations.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms, employee records management, and payroll support systems.
• Demonstrated capacity to prepare and present HR reports, staff performance analytics, and compliance dashboards.
• Skilled in document control, SOP implementation, and handling confidential employee information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (for HR data), PowerPoint (for staff presentations), and Word.
• Ability to coordinate training plans, onboarding frameworks, appraisal systems, and succession strategies.

Personal Attributes and Leadership Competencies:

• Strong interpersonal and emotional intelligence skills with the ability to manage sensitive workplace dynamics.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and commitment to upholding employee trust and organisational values.
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and coaching/mentorship skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all staff levels, demonstrate diplomacy, and maintain a positive work culture.
• Strong organisational skills, capable of multi-tasking under pressure while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Alignment with I-REAP core values, and capacity to lead by example in promoting fairness, equity, and compliance.

Organisational Fit and Role Readiness:

• Preparedness to serve as Second-in-Command (2IC) to the HOD, including full operational oversight in the HOD’s absence.
• Capable of stepping into any HR unit to ensure continuity, especially during staff exits or internal restructuring.
• Strong orientation toward process improvement, policy compliance, and employee development planning.
• Skilled at coordinating new hire on boarding, ensuring seamless integration, access to tools/systems, and workplace orientation.
• Ability to liaise with external HR service providers, client company HR teams, and regulatory bodies where required.

Salary
N600,000 - N700,000 per month.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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