Job Overview

Recruitmentbod Africa is hiring a Human Resources Executive in Ikeja, Lagos, for an Oil & Gas client. Requires 5–7 years’ experience and active CIPM certification.

Human Resources Executive at Recruitmentbod Africa

Senior HR Role Supporting an Oil & Gas Business in Lagos

Recruitmentbod Africa is recruiting a Human Resources Executive for a client operating in the Oil & Gas industry. Based in Ikeja, Lagos, the role is designed for an experienced HR professional who can take ownership of core people operations while helping management build effective structures for a growing organization.

The position requires 5–7 years of relevant HR experience and an active CIPM professional certification, which is listed as a minimum requirement. The successful candidate will work across recruitment, performance management, employee relations, payroll, compliance, training, HR data and workplace administration.

The advertised salary is ₦500,000–₦750,000 per month.

Job Details

Job Information	Details
Position	Human Resources Executive
Recruitment Company	Recruitmentbod Africa
Client Industry	Oil & Gas
Location	Ikeja, Lagos
Job Type	Full-Time, Onsite
Experience	5–7 years
Salary	₦500,000 – ₦750,000/month
Qualification	BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA,
Professional Certification	Active CIPM required
Job Field	Human Resources / HR
Posted	August 7, 2026
Application Deadline	August 14, 2026

What the Role Involves

This is a broad HR position rather than a role focused on one area of human resources. The successful candidate will be expected to manage several stages of the employee lifecycle and work closely with management on people-related decisions.

Recruitment and Onboarding

The HR Executive will oversee recruitment activities from identifying suitable candidates through selection and onboarding.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading talent sourcing and recruitment processes.
• Coordinating candidate interviews and selection.
• Supporting effective onboarding for new employees.
• Helping ensure recruitment activities meet the organization’s workforce requirements.

Performance and Employee Development

The role will also involve helping employees and teams perform effectively.

Key duties include:

• Managing employee appraisal processes.
• Establishing and monitoring performance KPIs.
• Coordinating performance evaluation cycles.
• Identifying skills and capability gaps.
• Organizing relevant training and development programmes.
• Supporting continuous learning across the organization.

Employee Relations and Retention

A major part of the position involves maintaining a healthy working environment and responding appropriately to employee concerns.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Support employee engagement initiatives.
• Address workplace issues professionally.
• Help resolve employee relations matters.
• Develop and support strategies aimed at retaining valuable employees.
• Encourage a positive and productive workplace culture.

Payroll, Benefits and HR Administration

The HR Executive will oversee important administrative aspects of the employee lifecycle.

This includes:

• Coordinating accurate monthly payroll processing.
• Supporting benefits administration.
• Managing compensation-related processes.
• Maintaining employee records and HR databases.
• Preparing HR reports and workforce metrics for management.
• Overseeing day-to-day HR documentation and administrative support.

Because these responsibilities involve sensitive employee information, accuracy, confidentiality and good record-keeping will be particularly important.

Labour Compliance and Workplace Safety

The position carries responsibility for ensuring that HR practices are consistent with applicable Nigerian labour requirements and internal company policies.

The role also includes overseeing workplace health and safety protocols and supporting an appropriate occupational environment.

Candidates with practical experience handling HR compliance, employee documentation, workplace policies or occupational health and safety processes should make that experience clear in their CV.

HR Technology and Data

The employer is also looking for someone comfortable using technology to improve HR operations.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Maintain reliable HR databases.
• Use employee data to produce useful management reports.
• Monitor relevant HR metrics.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes through technology.
• Support the adoption of modern HR systems and digital tools.

Experience with HR information systems, payroll platforms or other workplace management software can therefore strengthen an application.

What the Employer Requires

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Human Relations, Labour Law or a related field.
• A Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Active CIPM professional certification — minimum requirement.
• 5–7 years of hands-on experience across core HR functions.
• Experience managing HR activities across multiple locations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Sound decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Strong attention to detail.

The combination of professional certification and practical HR experience is particularly important for this position. Candidates should therefore make both easy to identify on their CV.

How to Present Your Experience

For a senior HR position such as this, simply listing previous responsibilities may not be enough. Where possible, show what you actually achieved.

For example, your CV can highlight experience involving:

• Recruitment volumes or successful hiring campaigns.
• Employee retention or engagement initiatives.
• Performance appraisal systems.
• Payroll coordination.
• HR policy implementation.
• Labour-law compliance.
• Multi-location workforce management.
• HR technology implementation.
• Training programmes and employee development.
• HR reports and workforce analytics.

If you have worked in Oil & Gas or another highly regulated industry, that experience is also worth highlighting where it is relevant to the position.

Salary and Work Arrangement

The advertised salary is ₦500,000 to ₦750,000 per month.

The role is full-time and onsite in Ikeja, Lagos, and the recruitment is being handled by Recruitmentbod Africa on behalf of a client in the Oil & Gas industry.

Application Deadline

The application deadline is August 14, 2026.

Candidates should avoid waiting until the final day to submit their CV, particularly because recruitment agencies may review applications as they are received.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:

recruitmentbodafrica@gmail.com

Use the following subject line:

HR Executive – Ikeja

Before sending your application, check that your CV clearly shows your HR experience, active CIPM certification, educational qualifications and experience with the responsibilities listed above.

Final Advice for Applicants

This is a senior HR opportunity with a broad operational remit, so applicants should focus on demonstrating practical experience rather than relying only on academic qualifications.

The active CIPM certification is a stated minimum requirement, while experience across recruitment, employee relations, performance management, payroll, compliance and HR systems will help demonstrate alignment with the role.

Review the requirements carefully, tailor your CV to the position and make your most relevant HR achievements easy for the recruiter to identify.