Human Resources Officer

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Lagos
In-Office
Mid level
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The Role
The HR Officer will manage recruitment, employee relations, compliance, compensation, benefits, and learning initiatives while ensuring alignment with policies and local laws.
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Company Overview:

The Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) strengthens democracy around the world through private enterprise and market-oriented reform. CIPE is one of the four core institutes of the National Endowment for Democracy and is an affiliate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Since 1983, CIPE has worked with business leaders, policymakers, and civil society to build the institutions vital to a democratic society. CIPE’s key program areas include Enterprise Ecosystems, Democratic Governance, Business Advocacy, Anti-Corruption & Ethics and Trade.

Position:         Human Resources Officer
Reports to:     Deputy Director, Human Resources

Scope: The Human Resources (HR) Officer will play a key role in supporting the effective delivery of HR services within the Regional Hub Office, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and procedures as well as compliance with local labor laws. Serving as the primary HR focal point for the region, the HR Officer will partner closely with program leadership, local office staff, and the Washington, D.C. Headquarters (HQ) HR Team to provide operational HR support and contribute to the development of a consistent and compliant HR framework across the Regional Hub model.  The incumbent will report to the Deputy Director, Human Resources based in Washington, D.C. 

Key Responsibilities 

1. Recruitment & Onboarding 

  • Support full-cycle recruitment process in coordination with the Regional Team and D.C. HQ, including job postings, candidate screening, interviewing, and reference checks. 

  • Coordinate offer processes and ensure employment contracts and onboarding documentation comply with local labor laws and organizational policies and procedures. 

  • Facilitate smooth onboarding and orientation of new hires, ensuring they are well-integrated into the organization. 

2. Employee Relations & Performance Management 

  • Serve as a trusted HR partner to staff and management, addressing employee concerns and escalating issues when necessary. 

  • Support the implementation of performance management processes, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual evaluations. 

  • Provide guidance to supervisors on employee relations issues, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies. 

3. HR Operations & Compliance 

  • Maintain accurate and confidential HR records, including physical or virtual employee files, in compliance with organizational policies and applicable data protection regulations. 

  • Ensure adherence to local labor laws, organizational policies, and donor compliance requirements. 

  • Monitor changes in local employment legislation and advise the D.C. office on implications for HR policies and practices. 

4. Compensation & Benefits 

  • Coordinate payroll and benefits administration with local vendors and D.C. Office, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. 

  • Support the rollout of regional compensation initiatives, including benchmarking exercises, salary adjustments, and benefits reviews. 

  • Provide staff with guidance on compensation, benefits, and leave entitlements. 

5. Learning & Development 

  • Assist in identifying training needs across the Regional Hub Office and coordinate with the D.C. office to source appropriate learning and development opportunities. 

  • Support implementation of staff development initiatives, including compliance training, leadership development, and employee wellness programs. 

6. HR Systems & Reporting 

  • Maintain accurate data and generate routine HR metrics and reports for regional and DC Leadership. 

  • Support the rollout and adoption of new HR technologies and tools across the HUB. 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, or a related field;  

  • Minimum 4–6 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in an international nonprofit or multi-country organization. 

  • Solid knowledge of local labor laws and HR best practices within the assigned Region. 

  • Experience with HRIS platforms and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across diverse teams. 

  • Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion. 

  • Fluency in English required. 

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The Company
HQ: Washington, DC
16 Employees

What We Do

We work with regional partners in the private sector, civil society, and government to ensure citizens are informed, articulate reform priorities, advocate for meaningful change, to pass and implement new laws, and to monitor implementation of reforms.

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