People and Culture Assiocate at Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited (Sahel)

Sahel Consulting Agriculture and Nutrition Limited (Sahel) is a leading management consulting firm focused on the agricultural and nutrition sectors in Africa. We partner with government agencies, private sector companies and leading international development organizations to conduct research, analyze policies, develop strategies, and implement programs that promote sustainable food security and improved nutrition. We have worked on a variety of projects across West Africa, including in Benin, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Mali, Nigeria, and Senegal.

Job Title: People and Culture Assiocate

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Overview

• The People & Culture Associate plays a critical role in supporting Sahel Consulting’s people strategy by ensuring efficient HR operations, strong employee experience, and compliance with labour regulations.
• This role supports the full employee lifecycle—from talent acquisition and onboarding to performance management, learning & development, employee engagement, and exits.
• The role requires a highly organised, detail-oriented HR professional who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment while upholding confidentiality, professionalism, and strong people practices.

Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning:

• Support end-to-end recruitment processes including workforce planning, job postings, CV screening, interview coordination, reference checks, and offer documentation
• Maintain talent pipelines for consulting and project.
• Support employer branding and recruitment campaigns
• Coordinate onboarding processes to ensure a positive new-hire experience
• Manage internship, NYSC, and graduate recruitment programs.

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle Management:

• Coordinate onboarding sessions, orientation schedules, and induction materials
• Manage probation tracking and confirmation processes
• Coordinate exit interviews and offboarding processes.

HR Operations & Administration:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (digital and physical)
• Manage leave administration, attendance tracking, and employee data updates
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and Nigerian labour laws
• Support audits and respond to HR-related compliance requests.

Performance Management & Talent Development:

• Support performance management cycles including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual appraisals
• Track KPIs and performance timelines across teams
• Support learning and development initiatives, trainings, workshops, and capacity-building programs
• Assist in identifying skills gaps and development needs.

Employee Relations & Culture Management:

• Act as a first point of contact for employee HR inquiries
• Support employee engagement initiatives, surveys, and feedback mechanisms
• Assist in handling disciplinary issues, grievances, and conflict resolution under supervision
• Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Policy Implementation & Compliance:

• Support the development, review, and communication of HR policies and procedures
• Ensure consistent application of people policies across teams
• Educate employees on HR policies and workplace standards
• Uphold confidentiality and data protection requirements.

People and Culture Reporting, Analytics & Systems:

• Maintain and update HRIS and ATS platforms
• Prepare HR reports on headcount, recruitment, turnover, leave, performance, and engagement
• Analyse HR data to support management decision-making
• Support continuous improvement of HR systems and processes.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely recruitment and onboarding of staff
• Accuracy and completeness of employee records
• Adherence to performance management timelines
• Employee engagement and satisfaction indicators
• Compliance with HR policies and labour regulations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or a related field
• 3 – 5 years of progressive experience in HR, People Operations, or related roles
• Sound knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices
• Experience working in consulting, professional services, or project-based organisations is an advantage
• Hands-on experience with HRIS/ATS platforms (e.g., SeamlessHR, PeopleHum, etc.)
• CIPM certification is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Strong attention to detail and documentation
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.