Human Resources Officer, Shared Services

Human Resources Officer, Shared Services

Location: Ikeja, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time (on site) Reports to: Managing Partner, De-Podium Professional Services, with a direct line to the Principal of Sola Dada & Co. on matters specific to that firm Works closely with: The Practice Manager Firms: De-Podium Professional Services and Sola Dada & Co. Function: Shared Services: Human Resources

About The Role

• You will run human resources for both firms from one shared function.
• Your job is to make sure each firm hires the right people, brings them in properly, pays them correctly, reviews their performance fairly and keeps them.
• Both firms are growing and their HR foundations are still being put in place.
• You will write policies, set up records and run the people calendar, not just administer what already exists.

What you will do

Recruitment and onboarding:

• Manage recruitment for both firms from role brief to offer: job adverts, screening, interview scheduling, reference checks and offer letters.
• Prepare employment contracts and keep signed copies on file for every staff member.
• Run onboarding so that every new joiner has access, tools, a named supervisor and a structured first week before they arrive.
• Manage confirmation at the end of probation, transfers and exits, including a recorded exit conversation for every leaver.

Policy and records:

• Develop and maintain an HR policy and staff handbook for each firm, compliant with Nigerian labour law, covering leave, conduct, grievance, discipline and exit.
• Keep complete and confidential staff files, leave records and disciplinary records for both firms.
• Maintain job descriptions for every role and support the partners in building a progression ladder for professional and support staff.

Payroll and statutory obligations:

• Prepare monthly payroll inputs for each firm and coordinate with finance on processing.
• Make sure PAYE, pension, NSITF and ITF obligations are computed, remitted and filed on time for each entity.
• Keep the register of professional memberships and practising licences, including ICAN, ANAN and annual NBA practising fees, and report gaps to the partners each quarter.

Performance, learning and employee relations:

• Run the appraisal calendar for both firms: objective setting, mid-year and annual reviews, with documented outcomes.
• Plan and track training and continuing professional development against each firm’s budget.
• Handle grievances and disciplinary processes fairly and in line with policy, escalating to the partners where required.
• Report monthly on headcount, vacancies, leave, attrition and appraisal completion for each firm.

What we are looking for

• A First Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, the Social Sciences or a related discipline.
• At least three years of hands-on HR experience, ideally in a professional services, legal or accounting firm.
• Experience running the full employee cycle: recruitment, onboarding, appraisal, discipline and exit.
• Working knowledge of Nigerian labour law and employer obligations, including PAYE, pension, NSITF and ITF.
• Strong organisation and record keeping, and good Excel skills.
• Clear written and spoken communication, and the confidence to advise partners on people matters.
• Strict discretion with salary, disciplinary and personal information.

It would be an advantage if you have:

• CIPM membership, completed or in progress.
• Experience supporting more than one entity or business unit.
• Experience with an HR or payroll system.

What we offer

• A monthly salary of N250,000 to N300,000 per month, depending on experience.
• The chance to set up the HR function of two growing firms and shape how they manage their people.
• Direct access to the leadership of both firms.
• A six month probationary period.

Application Closing Date

19th November, 2026.