Human Resources Officer at Above Lifestyle

About the Role

Above Lifestyle is seeking a qualified Human Resources Officer to join our team in Lagos, Nigeria. This position provides comprehensive HR support across recruitment, administration, employee relations, and hospitality operations.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding Support

• Assist in sourcing, screening, and interviewing junior and mid-level roles (waiters, bartenders, janitors, bouncers, cooks, cashiers)
• Coordinate background checks, guarantor forms, contracts, and induction sessions
• Maintain recruitment trackers and onboarding reports

HR Administration & Record Keeping

• Keep updated employee files (digital and physical)
• Track attendance, timesheets, resumption logs, and staff movements
• Prepare HR documents—letters, memos, queries, contracts, and notices
• Support payroll processing with accurate monthly inputs

Employee Relations & Welfare

• Monitor staff accommodation (hostel), welfare issues, and daily concerns
• Support investigations, queries, and disciplinary documentation
• Respond to staff questions and escalate issues as needed

Performance & Training Support

• Track performance KPIs, probation reviews, and appraisal documentation
• Assist with coordinating customer service and hospitality training sessions
• Monitor compliance with SOPs across front-house and back-house teams

Hospitality Operations Support

• Work with outlet managers to ensure adequate staffing per shift
• Monitor employee grooming standards, punctuality, and code of conduct adherence
• Assist in coordinating HMO registration, safety compliance, and statutory reporting

Required Qualifications

• Degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field
• 2–4 years of HR experience (hospitality experience is an advantage)

Required Skills

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Working knowledge of Nigerian labour laws
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment