HR and Compliance Officer

A leading peanut-based food company, producing nutritious and affordable products, With factories in Lagos and Kano, we are committed to sourcing locally, empowering smallholder farmers, and delivering high-quality products to millions of Nigerian households.

Role Purpose

Key Responsibilities

1. Culture & Employee Engagement

·       Foster a strong company culture aligned with company"s mission, values, and business goals.

·       Cascade company updates, achievements, and future goals across all departments and factory teams.

·       Develop and execute engagement initiatives that promote teamwork, motivation, and staff appreciation.

·       Organize recognition programs and events to celebrate milestones, birthdays, and performance excellence.

·       Conduct regular employee feedback surveys to gauge satisfaction and identify areas for improvement.

2. Workforce Management & Welfare

·       Oversee attendance, discipline, and compliance across factory and sales teams.

·       Maintain visibility and presence on-site to ensure staff morale and welfare are upheld.

·       Serve as the first point of contact for staff concerns, grievances, and HR-related issues, ensuring timely resolution.

·       Support management in enforcing policies that promote fairness, accountability, and a respectful workplace.

3. Performance Management & KPIs

·       Maintain oversight of departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all teams.

·       Meet with department heads regularly to track progress and provide HR insights to improve performance.

·       Support management in performance appraisals and goal-setting sessions.

·       Identify training needs and coordinate internal or external capacity-building programs.

4. Compliance & Documentation

·       Ensure all employee documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and well-organized (contracts, attendance records, leave forms, etc.).

·       Enforce HR policies and ensure compliance with labour laws and company procedures.

·       Maintain confidentiality and proper filing of employee data, reports, and company correspondence.

5. Recruitment & Onboarding

·       Support recruitment activities from job posting to onboarding.

·       Develop induction materials and ensure all new hires understand company values, policies, and performance expectations.

·       Liaise with hiring managers to ensure staffing needs are met efficiently and fairly.

6. Communication & Coordination

·       Act as a communication bridge between employees and management.

·       Present monthly HR reports covering workforce updates, attendance, staff engagement, and KPI progress.

·       Collaborate with department heads to identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness and culture.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

·       Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

·       Minimum 1 year HR experience, preferably in FMCG or manufacturing environments.

·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport at all levels.

·       Proficient in HR recordkeeping, reporting, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

·       Empathetic, organized, and proactive with a strong sense of accountability.

·       Experience managing both white-collar and factory-floor teams are an added advantage.