HR and Operations Officer

International Alert is looking for an experienced Human Resources and Operations Officer to join their Nigeria office.

The role’s duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Human Resources management

• Support with induction and orientation of country staff with regards to Alert Nigeria’s HR and Operational systems.
• Provide guidance and ensure employees are using Alert’s performance management system.
• Monitor probation periods and reviews and ensure outcomes are communicated formally.
• Manage payroll preparation and statutory and internal deductions, maintain payroll records and issuing monthly payslips
• Monitor employee’s enrolment into local benefits and insurances.
• Tracking leave, eligibility and balances of all staff ensuring records are updated as per organizational requirements.
• Keep the Alert’s HR system (People HR) up to date
• Support the country office with the full life cycle of recruitment process
• Liaise closely with HQ HR Team on any issues arising and as required.

Office Operations and administration

• Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of all aspects of the country HR processes.
• Manage the office operations while ensuring operational requirements including utility bills are paid and up to date, operational needs are met, rental agreements are kept up-to-date and facilities such as water, electricity, etc are maintained
• Maintain relationships with vendors (General order supply, flights, car, hotels etc) all across Nigeria.
• Supervise Drivers and Janitors
• Make sure office vehicles are properly maintained and logbooks are compiled in an orderly fashion
• Ensure Alert is compliant with Alert global eco-friendly framework
• Contribute to developing and implementing project monitoring and evaluation plan

Contribution to Alert

• Ensure understanding of programme strategies and activities;
• Liaise closely with Alert’s London office, especially the Facilities and HR teams, ensuring streamlined operations management between Nigeria and London, and providing required information in appropriate formats;
• When delegated, represent Alert Nigeria and participate in workshops

Please note that the above are just some of the requirements of this role. For the full job description, please click here.