People and Culture Specialist

Job Title: People and Culture Specialist

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

• The People and Culture Specialist is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of human resource strategies, policies, and practices that promote employee engagement, organisational effectiveness, and business performance.
• The role involves talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, HR operations, employee records management, and the implementation of people-focused initiatives.
• The role also supports workforce planning, employee onboarding and offboarding, HR reporting, policy compliance, and the continuous improvement of people management processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning:

• Coordinate recruitment activities, including candidate sourcing, screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Support workforce planning and preparation of job descriptions in collaboration with hiring managers.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and monitor vacancies, candidate progress, and hiring outcomes.

Employee Onboarding and Offboarding:

• Coordinate employee onboarding, induction, and completion of required employment documentation.
• Manage offboarding activities, including exit interviews, clearance, and employee records updates.
• Liaise with relevant departments to ensure a smooth employee transition.

Employee Relations and Engagement:

• Support employee engagement, welfare, recognition, and workplace culture initiatives.
• Assist in addressing employee concerns and workplace issues in line with organisational policies.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee matters.

Performance Management and Development:

• Coordinate performance reviews, appraisal schedules, and performance documentation.
• Support the identification of training needs and coordination of learning and development activities.
• Maintain employee performance and training records.

HR Operations and Records Management:

• Maintain accurate employee records, HR databases, and Human Resources Information System (HRIS) information.
• Prepare employment letters, HR correspondence, and other personnel documentation.
• Support attendance, leave administration, payroll inputs, and employee data updates.

HR Compliance and Policy Administration:

• Support the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure employee documentation and HR processes comply with applicable labour regulations and organisational requirements.
• Maintain confidential records and support the administration of employee relations processes.

HR Reporting and People Analytics:

• Prepare periodic reports on headcount, recruitment, employee turnover, attendance, and other HR metrics.
• Analyse HR data to identify workforce trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain HR trackers and dashboards to support management decision-making.

Stakeholder Coordination and Organisational Support:

• Collaborate with department heads and managers on workforce requirements and people-related matters.
• Coordinate HR meetings, staff communications, training sessions, and employee activities.
• · Support organisational development, culture-building, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology, or a related discipline.

Work Experience:

• 8-10 years of relevant experience in Human Resources, People and Culture, talent management, or a related field.
• Practical experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, employee records management, and HR operations.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of HR policies, procedures, and employee lifecycle management.
• Understanding of recruitment, selection, onboarding, and workforce planning processes.
• Knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and employee engagement practices.
• Understanding of applicable Nigerian labour laws and employment regulations.
• Knowledge of HR documentation, personnel records, confidentiality, and data protection principles.
• Understanding of training needs analysis, learning and development, and talent management.
• Knowledge of HR metrics, people analytics, and workforce reporting.
• Familiarity with organisational development, workplace culture, and employee experience initiatives.

Professional Certification/Affiliations:

• Relevant certifications in talent acquisition, people analytics, employee relations, or organizational development are an advantage.

Technical Skills:

• Talent acquisition, candidate sourcing, and recruitment coordination.
• Workforce planning and employee lifecycle management.
• HR operations, employee documentation, and personnel records management.
• Employee relations and engagement support.
• Performance management and learning and development coordination.
• Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and HR database management.
• HR reporting, people analytics, and workforce metrics.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of recruitment trackers, HR dashboards, and data management tools.
• Payroll support, attendance management, and leave administration.
• Understanding of HR policies, employment documentation, and labour regulations.
• Professional communication, stakeholder coordination, and confidentiality management.

Competencies Required:

• Human Resource Management and Technical Expertise
• Analytical Skills and Attention to Detail
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making
• Integrity, Confidentiality and Professional Judgement
• Employee Relations and People Management
• Writing, Reporting and Communication
• Working with People and Stakeholder Management
• Initiative and Continuous Improvement.

Application Closing Date

31st October, 2026.