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Job Description
Job Descriptions
- Maintain accurate and confidential physical and digital HR files for all staff (farm workers, processing staff, and management).
- Assist the outsourced HR Manager and GM in scheduling interviews, conducting background checks, and facilitating the onboarding process for new hires.
- Track daily staff attendance (especially critical for shift-based farm and processing workers) and manage the leave application process.
- Work with the Finance team to ensure payroll is processed accurately, factoring in overtime, leave, and statutory deductions.
- Act as the first point of contact for staff inquiries and grievances, escalating complex issues to the Outsourced HR Manager or GM.
- Ensure staff understand and comply with the company’s Employee Handbook and Health & Safety policies.
- Draft, review, and manage all commercial contracts, including vendor agreements (feed suppliers, equipment), client sales contracts, and employment contracts.
- Ensure the company complies with all statutory regulations. This includes liaising with government agencies regarding taxes (FIRS), pensions (PenCom), and specific agro-allied health/safety standards (e.g., NAFDAC, SON).
- Maintain official company records, board resolutions, and ensure the company meets its reporting obligations to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
- Assist management in handling employee disputes, and manage relationships with external legal counsel if litigation arises.
- Review company operations to identify potential legal or compliance risks and advise the GM on mitigation strategies.
Requirements
Requirements
- LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) and a B.L (Barrister at Law) from a recognized institution.
- 0–1 year of experience.
- Knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, HR best practices, and corporate law.
- Proficiency in usingMicrosoft Office Suite and a general understanding of data privacy (NDPA).
- Must be highly discreet with employee records and sensitive legal matters.
- Ability to review and negotiate contracts in the best interest of the company.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills for drafting policies and addressing staff.
- Ability to balance legal risks with the fast-paced, practical needs of a startup.
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