HR Executive

Job title : HR Executive

Job Location : Lagos Deadline : October 31, 2026 Quick Recommended Links

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Role Overview

• The HR Executive will be responsible for supporting recruitment, employee onboarding, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, HR administration, and employee engagement.

Qualifications

Regulatory Compliance:

• Monitor and ensure VendorCredit’s adherence to applicable Nigerian and international laws, regulations, and guidelines, including AML/CFT, data protection, consumer protection, and fintech-specific regulations.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of regulatory changes and advise the Head, Legal & Compliance and relevant business units on implications.
• Prepare periodic regulatory compliance reports for management and regulatory submissions as required.

KYC/KYB and Onboarding Oversight:

• Support the implementation and enforcement of VendorCredit’s KYC/KYB policies and procedures.
• Review client and counterparty onboarding documentation to ensure compliance with internal standards and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor ongoing due diligence, transaction patterns, and risk indicators to detect suspicious activity.
• Collaborate with Operations, Risk, and Legal teams to strengthen controls over onboarding, verification, and periodic refresh of client information.

Internal Controls:

• Assess and test internal control processes across VendorCredit’s operations to ensure efficiency, reliability, and compliance with company policies.
• Identify gaps in control frameworks and recommend corrective actions.
• Track completion of performance reviews and follow up with managers and employees.
• Maintain performance records and support the preparation of performance reports.
• Assist managers with performance-related documentation and processes.

Learning & Development

• Support the identification of employee training and development needs.
• Coordinate internal and external training programmes.
• Maintain the annual learning and development calendar.
• Track employee participation and completion of assigned courses.
• Collect training feedback and prepare training reports.
• Track completion of performance reviews and follow up with managers and employees.
• Maintain performance records and support the preparation of performance reports.
• Assist managers with performance-related documentation and processes.

Learning & Development

• Support the identification of employee training and development needs.
• Coordinate internal and external training programmes.
• Maintain the annual learning and development calendar.
• Track employee participation and completion of assigned courses.
• Collect training feedback and prepare training reports.

Employee Relations & Engagement

• Serve as a point of contact for employees on HR-related matters.
• Support the resolution of employee concerns and workplace issues.
• Assist with disciplinary and grievance processes in line with company policies and applicable labour regulations.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, including team activities, quarterly hangouts, recognition programmes, and other HR initiatives.
• Promote a positive employee experience and healthy workplace culture.

HR Policies & Compliance

• Support the implementation and communication of HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure HR processes comply with applicable Nigerian employment laws and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for HR processes and employee records.
• Support periodic reviews and updates of the employee handbook and HR policies.

Payroll, Benefits & HR Operations

• Provide accurate employee information and changes required for monthly payroll processing.
• Support administration of employee benefits, including HMO and other company-provided benefits.
• Coordinate employee enrolment, updates, and exits with relevant benefit providers.
• Support leave, attendance, and employee movement tracking.
• Prepare HR reports and provide relevant workforce data for management decision-making.

HR Reporting & Data Management

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HR records and databases.
• Prepare periodic HR reports on recruitment, headcount, turnover, leave, training, performance, and other HR metrics.
• Use HR data to identify trends and support improvements in HR processes.
• Ensure timely updates of the HRIS and other HR trackers.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Recruitment turnaround time and quality of hires.
• Timely completion of onboarding and employee documentation.
• Accuracy and completeness of HR records.
• Performance appraisal completion rate.
• Training completion and employee participation rates.
• Employee engagement and HR initiative participation.
• Timely resolution of employee queries and HR issues.
• Compliance with HR policies and statutory requirements.
• Accuracy and timeliness of HR reports.
• HRIS data accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• 2–4 years of relevant HR experience, preferably within a fast-paced, technology, fintech, or financial services environment.
• Professional certification such as CIPM, SHRM, or CIPD is an added advantage.
• Good knowledge of HR operations, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and Nigerian employment practices.
• Experience using HRIS and other HR technology platforms.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.