Human Resources Officer at James Hope University

James Hope University, located in Lekki, Lagos, is committed to the highest standards of international education. We aspire to integrate global models of academic excellence to advance the knowledge economy, further innovations and breakthroughs, and rapidly propel the economic and sociocultural lives of humanity. Through strategic partnerships with leading global academic institutions and crucial enablers, JHU is launching its School of Business, one distinguished by academic excellence and cutting-edge formation of future professionals. Funding of JHU is robust. The University is being built by Mr. Jim Ovia, Founder of Zenith Bank, through his nonprofit foundation. The university will pilot its MBA programs in September 2023.

We seek a highly motivated and accomplished professional to fill the position below:

Job Title: Human Resources Officer

Location: Lagos
Reports to: Registrar

Overview

• Responsible for recruiting, supporting, and promoting talent through developing, enforcing, and evaluating HR policies and managing procedures and best practices, and fostering a diverse and rewarding workplace that enables all employees to contribute to the organization at their full potential.

Qualifications

• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree, in Social Sciences or Humanities. The candidate should in addition hold a Master’s degree, i.e., M.B.A., M.Sc. or M.A. in a related field of study.
• A minimum of 8 years working experience with top management staff 
• Outstanding organizational and time-management abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience as HR officer, administrator, or other HR position
• Knowledge of HR functions (pay & benefits, recruitment, training & development etc.)
• Understanding of labour laws and disciplinary procedures
• Proficient in MS Office Suite

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send a Letter of Application and detailed Curriculum Vitae showing their Full Names, position applied for, Postal Address, Email Address, Telephone Numbers, Academic Qualifications with dates and the awarding Institutions, Working Experience, Certificates and prizes (if applicable) to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Review of applications shall commence on June 9, 2023 and only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview.