Human Resource Officer
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The HR manager will be responsible for developing and executing human resource strategies that support business objectives within a fintech environment.
- This role requires managing talent, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a high-performance, innovation-driven culture aligned with the fast-evolving financial technology landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment for technical roles (software engineers, data analysts, cybersecurity experts) and business roles.
- Partner with department heads to plan workforce needs in line with business growth.
- Develop talent pipelines for critical fintech roles.
- Implement HR policies and procedures in line with labor laws and fintech regulatory expectations.
- Ensure proper documentation and employee record management.
- Liaise with compliance teams to align HR practices with financial industry regulations.
- Develop and manage performance appraisal systems (KPIs, OKRs).
- Monitor employee productivity and support continuous performance improvement.
- Guide managers on goal setting, performance reviews, and disciplinary processes.
- Identify skill gaps, especially in digital and financial technology competencies.
- Design and implement training programs for continuous employee development.
- Promote a culture of innovation, agility, and continuous learning.
- Drive initiatives that enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, ethics, and innovation.
- Handle employee relations issues, grievances, and conflict resolution.
- Manage compensation structures aligned with industry benchmarks.
- Administer payroll processes and employee benefits.
- Support incentive schemes, bonuses, and equity-based rewards where applicable.
- Support organizational design and restructuring initiatives.
- Lead change management efforts during digital transformation or scaling.
- Advise leadership on HR strategies to improve organizational effectiveness.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- 4 years of progressive HR experience (experience in fintech, banking, or tech is highly preferred).
- Professional certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, HRCI) is an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of HR best practices and labor laws
- Knowledge of fintech or financial services operations
- Proficiency in HRIS and data analytics tools
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- High level of integrity and confidentiality
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
Application Closing Date
14th April, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@paysys.ng using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.