Human Resources Manager at Uniccon Group of Companies

Uniccon Group is the home of innovative and customizable tech products to meet your needs. We combine world-class expertise, experience, and modern tools to scale up your productivity. Valuing and collaborating for the best services have kept us ahead of the market. Individuals, SMEs, organisation, and government agencies achieve more with us.

Uniccon Group owns Africa’s leading hub for STEM research, training, and solutions (STEMFocus). Research is the bedrock of our innovative services in the marketplace, payment gateway, workflow optimization, financial intel, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and e-learning products. We are futuristic and leading with METAVERSE and NFTs in Africa. The operations extend to Agro-commodities processing and export, fashion brands, and general contracting business. It oversees operations across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other parts of the world. The products are innovative, and customizable to meet market needs. Unicorn Group is a key player in their respective industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Job Purpose

• The Human Resources Officer delivers high-quality operational and strategic HR support across the employee lifecycle.
• The role supports the organization's people strategy by driving recruitment, onboarding, engagement, performance management, learning and development, administration, policy compliance, payroll support, and employee relations.
• Acting as a trusted partner to employees and line managers, the HR Officer ensures all processes are efficient, legally compliant, and aligned with company culture.

Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

• Recruitment Management: Coordinate end-to-end recruitment from requisition to onboarding; publish vacancies across local and international platforms (LinkedIn, referral networks, agencies).
• Sourcing & Selection: Draft job descriptions, screen applications, conduct competency-based interviews, manage logistics, and verify candidate backgrounds.
• Pipeline & Experience: Prepare employment offers and contracts; maintain a talent pipeline and track metrics (Time-to-Hire, Time-to-Fill, Cost-per-Hire, Source Effectiveness, Offer Acceptance Rate).

Onboarding, Offboarding & Lifecycle Management:

• Onboarding: Coordinate seamless induction, orientation, and documentation for new hires; monitor probationary periods.
• Internal Movements: Manage promotions, transfers, acting appointments, and contract renewals.
• Offboarding: Coordinate exit processes (resignations, retirements, terminations), conduct exit interviews, compile analytical reports, and handle clearances.

HR Administration & Records Management:

• Data Integrity: Maintain accurate, confidential physical and electronic employee records via the HR Information System (HRIS).
• Documentation: Prepare HR correspondence (Appointment, Confirmation, Promotion, Salary Review, and Disciplinary letters).
• Reporting: Update organizational charts, staff directories, and generate periodic HR dashboards.

Employee Relations & Industrial Harmony:

• Support & Guidance: Serve as the primary contact for HR inquiries; provide interpretation of policies and procedures.
• Conflict & Discipline: Facilitate mediation and conflict resolution; coordinate disciplinary processes and grievance investigations in line with labor laws.

Performance & Talent Management:

• Appraisals: Coordinate periodic performance reviews and track objectives/KPIs.
• Development: Support managers with Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), identify high-performers, and assist with succession planning.

Learning & Development (L&D):

• Training Programs: Conduct training needs assessments, develop annual training calendars, and coordinate digital/physical training programs (AI, ICT, compliance, and leadership).
• Evaluation: Maintain learning databases and evaluate training effectiveness.

Payroll, Compensation & Benefits:

• Payroll Input: Verify attendance, leave records, overtime, allowances, and provide accurate, timely payroll variations to Finance.
• Benefits: Administer health insurance schemes, pension tracking, and manage leave records.

Governance, Risk & Compliance:

• Legal Adherence: Ensure strict compliance with the Nigerian Labour Act, Pension Reform Act, Employee Compensation Act, Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA), and tax regulations.
• Audits: Support internal and external HR audits and review processes for legal safety.

Automation & Culture Improvement:

• Process Optimization: Drive HR process automation, AI-powered HR tools, and employee self-service enhancements.
• Engagement: Coordinate staff surveys, wellness initiatives, recognition programs, DEIB initiatives, and team-building events.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Recruitment: Time-to-Fill, Quality of Hire, Candidate Experience Score, Offer Acceptance Rate.
• Administration & Compliance: Accuracy of records, HRIS data validity, compliance rate, and zero major regulatory breaches.
• Employee Relations: Query response time, grievance resolution time, and retention rate.
• L&D & Performance: Training completion rate, learning effectiveness, and timely review completions.
• Payroll & Analytics: Payroll variation accuracy and timely delivery of analytical reports.

Job Requirements
Education & Certifications:

• Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline. (Master’s degree is an advantage).
• Professional Credentials: Active certification or progress with CIPM, SHRM, HRCI (PHR/SPHR), CIHRM, AIHR, or CIPD.

Experience & Technical Skills:

• Experience: 3 - 5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably within a technology company, startup, or consulting environment.
• HR Technology: Hands-on experience with HRIS platforms, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and Document Management Systems.
• Tools: Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Advanced Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace, data analytics, and AI-powered HR applications.

Key Competencies & Attributes:

• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence, problem-solving capabilities, and critical thinking.
• Strict adherence to ethics, confidentiality, and professional integrity.
• An innovative, technology-minded approach to managing human capital.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Intrested and qualified candidates should should be send their Applications to: hr@uniccongroup.com using the job role as the subject of the email.