HR Generalist

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and proactive HR Generalist to join HR team, to manage the full spectrum of Human Resources functions within our Cashew operations.
• The ideal candidate will have strong experience in HR administration, employee relations, recruitment, and workforce management, with hands-on expertise in Virdi Biometric Attendance Software for managing staff and factory workers' attendance records.
• The successful candidate must be resident in or around Ibafo and possess the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Attendance & Workforce Management:

• Manage and administer the Virdi Biometric Attendance System for all employees and contract workers.
• Monitor daily attendance, lateness, absenteeism, overtime, and shift schedules.
• Generate and reconcile attendance reports for payroll processing.
• Ensure biometric data accuracy and maintain attendance records.
• Coordinate attendance-related issues and resolve discrepancies promptly.
HR Operations:
• Handle recruitment, onboarding, induction, and exit processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
• Support payroll preparation through accurate attendance and leave management.
• Administer employee leave, welfare, disciplinary procedures, and grievance management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and labor regulations.
Employee Relations:
• Foster positive employee relations and workplace harmony.
• Support performance management processes and employee development initiatives.
• Conduct employee engagement and welfare programs.
• Provide HR guidance and support to management and employees.
Compliance & Reporting:
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Prepare periodic HR and workforce reports for management review.
• Monitor manpower utilization and support workforce planning.
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of HR Generalist experience in an FMCG or Manufacturing company.
• Proven experience using Virdi Biometric Attendance Software and managing workforce attendance.
• Strong understanding of payroll inputs, attendance reconciliation, and shift management.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian labor laws and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage a large workforce of staff and factory workers.
Preferred Candidate:
• Must reside within Ibafo or its immediate environs.
• Experience managing attendance for a large manufacturing workforce.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure.
• CIPM Professional certification will be considered first.