HR and Administrative Manager

Locations: Bauchi and Illupeju - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Human Resources & Administration
Direct Reports: HR Intern, Admin Assistants, Logistics Coordinator
Reports To: Managing Director / CEO

Job Summary

• You will be the architect of a structured, 5-pillar onboarding framework built on Compliance, Clarity, Culture, Connection, and Check-Back—ensuring that every new hire transitions seamlessly from a candidate into a highly productive, engaged team member.
• ?A defining focus of this leadership role is the creation of a best-in-class onboarding experience.
• ?We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking HR & Administration Manager to architect our people strategy and lead our administrative functions.
• ?Are you a strategic HR leader who believes that an employee’s long-term success begins on day one? Do you have the vision to design a world-class employee lifecycle and the operational grit to oversee corporate administration?
• Reporting directly to the Managing Director/CEO, you will serve as a vital partner to the senior leadership team, aligning workforce planning, talent management, and office operations with our core business objectives.

?Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership & Lifecycle Management:

• ?Provide expert guidance to managers on employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and risk mitigation.
• ?Oversee end-to-end recruitment, performance management appraisal cycles, career development frameworks, and succession planning.
• ?Partner with executive leadership to design workforce planning frameworks, organizational structures, and change management strategies.
• ?Track and translate workforce data (turnover, cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, engagement) into actionable recommendations.

Orchestrating the 5-Pillar Onboarding Experience:

• ?Check-Back: Conduct formal touchpoints at the 7, 30, 60, and 90-day marks to proactively capture feedback, optimize the probation review process, and reduce early attrition.
• ?Culture: Design cultural immersion initiatives, bridging the gap between company values and real-world workplace etiquette.
• ?Clarity: Build structured, role-specific 90-day onboarding plans and supply line managers with clear objective-setting toolkits.
• ?Connection: Facilitate cross-functional stakeholder introductions and manage an effective "onboarding buddy" or mentorship program.
• ?Compliance: Manage the pre-boarding contract cycle, execute NDPR-compliant data collection, and coordinate with Finance for seamless, on-time payroll setup.

Administration & Office Operations:

• ?Manage corporate supplier relationships and assist directors with governance documentation when needed.
• ?Oversee daily office administration, facilities management, procurement, and document control systems.
• ?Implement and optimize an automated HRIS platform to act as a single source of truth for all people analytics.
• ?Supervise, mentor, and review the performance of the administrative and logistics support staff.

?What We Are Looking For (Person Specification)
?Qualifications:

• ?Desirable: Master’s degree in HRM, an MBA, or a specialized certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci).
• ?Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• ?Essential: Active professional HR certification (e.g., CIPM Nigeria, SHRM-CP/SCP, CIPD Level 5+).

?Experience & Skills:

• ?Strong numerical and data fluency, with experience using HRIS platforms and generating HR metrics.
• ?6–10 years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• ?Dual capability to act as a strategic advisor to the board while comfortably executing hands-on administrative and office operations.
• ?A proven track record of designing, delivering, and measuring the direct commercial impact of structured onboarding programs.
• ?Deep, practical command of Nigerian labor law, FIRS statutory deductions, and NDPR compliance.

?Working Conditions:

• ?Based primarily in our Lagos office with occasional local travel for corporate events or training.
• ?Standard office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with professional flexibility required during peak recruitment or organizational changes.

?Pre-Employment Requirements:

• ?A valid means of identification.
• ?Satisfactory background checks and a minimum of two professional references.
• ?Verification of all stated academic degrees and professional HR certifications (CIPM/SHRM/CIPD).