HR / Legal Officer at Updeal Resources

About the Role

An established company is recruiting for an HR and Legal Officer to manage human resources operations and provide legal support across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, selection, and onboarding to attract and retain top talent
• Maintain employee records, oversee staff deployment, and ensure optimal workforce utilization
• Design and implement initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction, collaboration, and workplace culture
• Develop and monitor training programs to support professional growth and organizational capability
• Coordinate the appraisal process, ensuring fairness, transparency, and alignment with business goals
• Draft, review, and update employment contracts, HR policies, and legal documents
• Provide legal guidance on employee relations, disciplinary processes, and dispute resolution
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, employment regulations, and company policies
• Conduct compliance checks and support internal investigations when necessary
• Handle corporate filings, company secretarial duties, board resolutions, and statutory returns
• Support corporate governance by maintaining statutory records and ensuring timely submission of regulatory filings
• Manage CAC-related documentation and liaison with CAC

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 2 years experience in HR/Administrative roles within a logistics, transport, or manufacturing environment
• Experience liaising with CAC

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on employee engagement and issue resolution
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multiple departments
• Good organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure operational environments

Location

Lagos, Nigeria