Senior HR Executive
Job Summary
- We are seeking a technically strong and well-rounded HR professional to join our team as a Senior HR Specialist.
- This role is ideal for a candidate who combines solid HR operations experience with the ability to think systematically, work with data, and improve HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
- The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening HR frameworks, supporting performance management, enhancing recruitment processes, and using data-driven insights to support effective people decisions.
- The role requires a high level of ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:
- Support and improve end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and workforce plans.
- Track and analyze recruitment metrics to improve hiring efficiency and outcomes.
Performance Management & Organizational Effectiveness:
- Support the implementation of performance management processes including goal setting, KPIs, and appraisals.
- Monitor performance outcomes and identify trends across teams.
- Contribute to improving role clarity, team structures, and overall organizational productivity.
HR Data & Analytics:
- Maintain accurate HR data and generate regular reports including headcount, attrition, performance, and hiring metrics.
- Analyze HR data to identify trends, gaps, and actionable insights.
- Develop and maintain HR dashboards using Excel or similar tools.
Learning & Development:
- Coordinate training initiatives and maintain accurate learning records.
- Track training participation and measure training effectiveness.
- Identify capability gaps and support targeted employee development initiatives.
Employee Relations & Engagement:
- Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies and processes.
- Handle employee relations matters professionally and with sound judgment.
- Support employee engagement and culture-building initiatives.
HR Operations & Compliance:
- Maintain accurate employee records and ensure audit-ready documentation.
- Support payroll inputs and benefits administration processes.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and Nigerian labor laws.
- Identify and implement improvements to HR systems and operational processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 6–8 years of progressive HR experience across multiple HR functions.
- Strong understanding of performance management, HR operations, and employee relations.
- Experience working with HR data, reporting, and advanced Excel functions.
- Good knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR compliance requirements.
- CIPM certification or membership is an added advantage.
Key Skills & Attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Structured, process-oriented, and improvement-focused mindset.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: careers@mpiafrica.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
