HR Generalist at Straight-Gate Publishers Limited

Straight-Gate Publishers Limited is one of Nigeria's leading educational publisher. It was incorporated as a private liability company in 1997. Straight-Gate Publishers Limited has since been concerned with building a reputation for sound intellectual contents of all its titles. Straight-Gate Publishers Limitedis also engaged in the business of printing and publishing of religious and general titles. We serve as educational representative to foreign publishers located in different parts of the world. We have an effective coverage of all parts of the country through our dynamic representatives in cities and towns nationwide.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Generalist

Location: Ibadan North, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for managing all core HR functions while serving as a strategic partner to management in driving organizational performance, structure, and growth.
• The role goes beyond administrative HR and requires a proactive professional who can align people management with business objectives, enforce accountability, strengthen systems, and support leadership in decision-making.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, screening, interviews, selection, and onboarding
• Develop and maintain structured HR systems, templates, and documentation
• Create, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, processes, and frameworks to support organizational growth
• Drive performance management by developing KPIs, coordinating appraisals, and monitoring staff productivity across departments
• Provide HR insights to Management to support decision-making on staffing, performance, discipline, and organizational structure
• Identify workforce gaps and recommend practical solutions to improve efficiency and output
• Manage employee relations by handling grievances, conflict resolution, and ensuring a professional work environment
• Oversee disciplinary processes including queries, warnings, suspensions, and terminations in line with company policy
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, attendance, and leave tracking systems manually or via basic tools
• Coordinate staff welfare, engagement, and communication initiatives
• Support training and development by identifying skill gaps and organizing learning interventions
• Monitor staff compliance with company policies and enforce accountability across all levels
• Prepare periodic HR reports (staff performance, attendance, turnover, etc.) and provide actionable insights
• Collaborate with department heads (Sales, Warehouse, Admin) to align people management with operational needs
• Ensure proper role definition, structure, and clarity across the organization
• Drive a culture of discipline, responsibility, and performance within the workforce
• Continuously review existing systems and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and control.

Skills and Educational Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related Fields
• 2 - 4 years relevant HR/Admin experience
• Strong knowledge of core HR functions and processes
• Ability to build structure and systems from scratch (non-ERP environment)
• Strategic thinking with strong business and operational awareness
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Strong leadership and assertiveness in enforcing policies and discipline
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution ability
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Google Workspace, etc.)
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on performance and accountability.

Competencies required:

• Strong knowledge of core HR functions and processes
• Ability to build structure and systems from scratch
• Strategic thinking with strong business and operational awareness
• High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Strong leadership and assertiveness in enforcing policies and discipline
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution ability
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Google Workspace, etc.)
• Results-driven mindset with a focus on performance and accountability.

Application Closing Date
13th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: hr@straightgatepublishers.com using the position as the subject of the mail.