Company: Bet9ja
Job Title: Human Resources Business Partner
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Lagos
About Bet9ja
Bet9ja is one of Nigeria’s leading sports betting and gaming companies, operating an extensive network of retail outlets alongside online and mobile platforms across the country. Known for its strong retail footprint, Bet9ja combines a fast-paced, performance-driven culture with a large, geographically spread workforce — creating a need for HR professionals who can deliver hands-on, on-the-ground support across the business, including at its Corporate HQ.
Role Summary
The Junior HR Business Partner (Junior HRBP) is a field-oriented role focused on providing essential operational HR support to the Corporate HQ, in a specific region. Reporting to the Regional HRBP, the postholder serves as the primary “on-the-ground” HR contact for Corporate HQ staff. This role balances high-visibility site visits with administrative excellence, ensuring that the employee lifecycle is managed effectively, policies are adhered to, and people data is accurately maintained to drive retail performance.
Frontline Advisory
- Act as the initial point of contact for HQ staff regarding HR policies, HMO benefits, and workplace issues.
- Build strong working relationships with relevant stakeholders across the corporate HQ to support day-to-day operations.
- Provide first-level advice on employment terms, conditions, and company procedures, escalating complex or high-risk cases to the Regional HRBP or Senior HRBP.
Employee Lifecycle Management
- Support end-to-end recruitment for the HQ, including candidate sourcing, shortlisting, and interview coordination.
- Provide administrative support to other induction processes for new hires to ensure a seamless entry into the business.
- Manage the administration of employment letters, probation confirmations, transfers, promotions, and exit processes.
- Prepare warnings, confirmation letters, and other formal employee correspondence in line with company standards.
Employee Relations & Engagement
- Assist in coordinating disciplinary and grievance processes, including investigations, hearings, and the maintenance of comprehensive case documentation.
- Support the prompt resolution of retail-level conflicts in accordance with labor laws and company policy.
- Help coordinate regional “Employee of the Month” programs and other morale-boosting activities to drive a positive culture.
Performance Management & Training
- Monitor probation periods and track performance documentation, ensuring that retail teams consistently meet operational standards.
- Provide administrative support for Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and identify performance gaps.
- Support the delivery of mandatory and LMS-based training sessions; track participation and completion rates in the Corporate HQ.
Data Integrity, HRIS & Reporting
- Maintain up-to-date employee records in the HRIS and ensure personnel files are accurate and audit-ready.
- Prepare and submit weekly activity reports to the Senior HRBP, covering headcount, turnover stats, and relevant and vital people information.
- Collate and submit all regional payroll changes (new hires, leavers, and benefit enrollments) to the Head Office team accurately and on time.
HR Projects & Process Adherence
- Assist the HR team in the rollout of new HR initiatives, policy changes, and organizational restructuring (e.g., new outlet openings).
- Ensure strict adherence to HR processes and maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding all sensitive business and employee information.
The list is not exhaustive.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- A minimum of BSc/HND from a reputable accredited university — ideally with HR modules included in the degree.
- An experienced HR Assistant background is an advantage.
- A keen interest in developing an HR career is important.
- Must have completed NYSC and have good HR experience to date.
- Professionally qualified with a related HR body, or studying towards one.
- Good and clear communication and written skills in the English language.
- Good numeracy and literacy skills.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Ability to prioritize workload and manage conflicting priorities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, empathy, and discretion at all times.
- Good administrative and organizational skills.
- An interest in working with people.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently as applicable.
- Working knowledge of Labour Law and trends.
- Ability to work accurately, with good diligence.
Closing Date: September 4, 2026
Apply: https://bet9jacareers.com/JobApplications/Apply/15