Human Resources & Administration Officer

Summary: The Human Resources & Administration Officer plays a vital role in supporting Elela-Care’s mission to attract, develop, and retain skilled staff and volunteers through effective, compliant, and compassionate HR practices. This entry-level position is designed for a proactive and detail-oriented professional eager to grow within a dynamic, people-centered organization. You will contribute directly to building strong HR systems that uphold Nigerian labor standards, donor compliance, and safeguarding principles, while fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture. Your work will help ensure operational efficiency, staff wellbeing, and sustainable program delivery across all organizational units. Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end recruitment processes including job advertising, shortlisting, interview coordination, and onboarding for staff and volunteers. Maintain accurate and up-to-date staff and volunteer databases, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Support contract management, renewals, and exit processes in alignment with HR policies and legal requirements. Assist in the implementation and periodic review of HR policies, staff handbooks, and code of conduct. Ensure compliance with Nigerian labor laws, donor regulations, and internal safeguarding standards. Support staff induction, orientation, and integration into the organization. Coordinate performance appraisal cycles, including documentation, feedback collection, and follow-up actions. Identify training needs and assist in organizing capacity-building initiatives to support staff development. Manage leave requests, benefits administration, and staff welfare activities. Promote a healthy work environment by supporting psychosocial wellbeing and addressing grievances fairly and confidentially. Assist in conflict resolution and disciplinary processes in line with organizational policies. Support office administration, including asset tracking, meeting coordination, internal communications, and travel documentation. Provide HR inputs for proposals, reports, audits, and donor reviews. Contribute to succession planning and talent development initiatives within a growing organization.