Human Resources Officer at Elvaridah Limited

At Elvaridah, we emphasize on the critical matters and prospects of organizations such as business growth, strategy, planning, marketing, structure, and people management across different industries. We help companies focus on the growth of their businesses while aligning costs with strategy. With our all-inclusive approach and expertise, we capture values across the boundaries of any organization. Elvaridah focuses on optimizing all the different parts of a business as a unit.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Restaurant / Hotel / Hospitality

Job Summary

• We are seeking a competent and people-focused Human Resource Officer to support and enhance our human resources operations within a fast-paced restaurant/hotel environment.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in managing recruitment activities, employee relations, HR administration, and compliance with labor regulations while contributing to the development of a productive and engaged workforce.
• This role is ideal for a candidate with a minimum of two (2) years of HR experience who is eager to grow within the hospitality sector.
• Previous experience in the restaurant or hotel industry is an advantage; however, candidates from other industries with relevant HR exposure are also encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities
Recruitment, Selection & Onboarding:

• Support the full recruitment lifecycle, including job advertisement placement, CV screening, shortlisting, interview scheduling, and coordination with hiring managers.
• Assist in conducting interviews and preparing interview evaluation reports.
• Coordinate background checks, reference checks, and employment verification where required.
• Prepare and issue offer letters, employment contracts, and onboarding documentation.
• Facilitate staff orientation and induction programs to ensure smooth integration of new employees into the organization.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and ensure timely closure of vacancies, especially for operational roles such as kitchen staff, service staff, front desk, and housekeeping.

Employee Relations & Workforce Support:

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees on HR-related matters including welfare, leave, attendance, disciplinary issues, and general workplace concerns.
• Assist in handling grievances and disciplinary cases in a fair, consistent, and confidential manner in line with company policy and labor laws.
• Support management in promoting positive employee relations and maintaining a healthy workplace culture.
• Participate in staff engagement initiatives, welfare programs, and internal communication activities.
• Support exit processes including resignation handling, exit interviews, and clearance documentation.

HR Administration & Records Management:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, both physical and electronic, including contracts, personal data, performance records, and disciplinary history.
• Manage employee attendance, leave records, shift schedules (where applicable), and staff documentation.
• Ensure proper filing, data protection, and confidentiality of all employee information.
• Prepare monthly HR reports such as headcount, staff turnover, recruitment status, and absenteeism.
• Support the preparation and updating of employee handbooks, HR policies, and standard operating procedures.

Payroll & Compliance Support:

• Work closely with the finance/payroll team to provide accurate staff data, time sheets, overtime records, and leave information for payroll processing.
• Support statutory compliance relating to labor regulations, employment contracts, and workplace standards.
• Assist with regulatory inspections or audits when required.
• Ensure HR practices align with internal policies and applicable labor laws.

Performance Management & Training Support:

• Assist in coordinating performance appraisal cycles and ensuring documentation is properly completed and filed.
• Support supervisors and managers with performance improvement plans where necessary.
• Assist in identifying training needs and coordinating internal or external training programs.
• Maintain training records and evaluate training effectiveness where required.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ proven experience in an HR or administrative HR role.
• Experience in the restaurant or hotel industry is an added advantage but not compulsory.
• Basic understanding of labor laws, employee relations practices, and HR operations.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, operational environment with diverse staff categories.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.