Human Resource Officer at Premiere Academy

Premiere Academy is a leading coeducational boarding secondary school located in Lugbe, Abuja, Nigeria. Founded in 2005, the school combines the Nigerian curriculum with global educational standards to provide a well-rounded, high-quality education. At Premiere Academy, students benefit from small class sizes, personalised attention, and a supportive learning environment that nurtures academic excellence, creativity, and character development. The school offers a wide range of subjects and prepares students for examinations such as WAEC, NECO, IGCSE, and SAT. Beyond academics, Premiere Academy places strong emphasis on co-curricular activities, including sports, music and drama, ICT and coding, fine arts, clubs, and community service. The modern campus provides excellent boarding facilities, fostering independence, discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills. Guided by its mission to develop future world leaders, Premiere Academy balances academic rigor with personal growth, ethical values, and career guidance, ensuring that each student is equipped to excel in life and contribute meaningfully to society.Job description:

Recruitment effectiveness: Timely filling of approved vacancies with qualified candidates.
Personnel records accuracy: Completeness, accuracy, confidentiality, and timely updating of staff records.
HR documentation: Timely preparation and processing of employment letters, confirmation letters, and other HR documents.
Attendance management: Accuracy of attendance and leave records and timely reporting of irregularities.
Performance appraisal: Timely coordination and completion of staff appraisal exercises.
Training coordination: Effective implementation and documentation of approved staff development programmes.
Policy compliance: Consistent application of HR policies and timely escalation of compliance concerns.
Payroll support: Accuracy and timely submission of payroll inputs to Finance.
Employee relations: Timely documentation, response, and escalation of staff concerns and disciplinary cases.
HR reporting: Timely submission of accurate and useful HR reports to Management.
Staff retention and engagement: Effective coordination of staff welfare, recognition, and engagement initiatives.
Exit management: Timely completion of staff clearance and separation documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

A Bachelor's degree or HND in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Professional certification or membership of a recognised HR body, such as CIPM Nigeria, is an added advantage.
A minimum of two to three years of relevant HR experience; experience in a school or educational institution is desirable.
Working knowledge of Nigerian labour and employment regulations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, HR databases, and spreadsheet-based reporting.
Experience in recruitment, personnel administration, employee relations, and performance management.

Required Competencies and Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organisational, planning, and record-keeping abilities.
High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive staff matters objectively.
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data management.
Sound judgement, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively with academic and non-academic personnel.
Proficiency in HR reporting, data analysis, and documentation.
A proactive approach to process improvement and service delivery.