HR Supervisor

Job summary

The HR Supervisor will oversee the school’s human resources operations, ensuring effective workforce management, employee engagement, compliance, performance management, and a positive workplace culture. The role will support the school in attracting, developing, and retaining competent teaching and non-teaching staff while ensuring adherence to school policies and applicable employment regulations.

Min Qualification: HND Experience Level: Senior level Experience Length: 5 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Port Harcourt & Rivers State, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment, selection, onboarding, and employee documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and HR databases.
• Coordinate staff attendance, leave, payroll inputs, benefits, and welfare activities.
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and staff guidelines.
• Coordinate performance management, appraisals, probation reviews, and staff development.
• Handle employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution professionally.
• Monitor staff compliance with school policies, code of conduct, and professional standards.
• Support workforce planning and ensure appropriate staffing levels across teaching and non-teaching functions.
• Coordinate staff training, orientation, induction, and continuous professional development.
• Promote employee engagement, teamwork, accountability, and a positive school culture.
• Prepare HR reports, workforce analytics, and management updates.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Nigerian employment laws and relevant education-sector requirements.
• Work closely with school leadership to address people-related issues and improve organizational effectiveness.

Requirements:

• A minimum of an HND in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant HR experience, preferably within a school, education, or structured organization.
• Professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM, or HRCI is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, employee relations, recruitment, and performance management.
• Experience managing both teaching and non-teaching staff will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR information/record management systems. Must be based in or willing to work in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Key Competencies:

• Strong HR management and employee relations skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Performance management and people development
• Recruitment and talent management
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism
• Knowledge of Nigerian employment practices
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, administrators, support staff, and school leadership

Remuneration: NGN 700,000 Monthly