Assistant Head, Human Resources & Administration

About this role

The role is for an experienced HR professional to oversee HR operations, payroll controls, employee relations and compliance across multiple locations. It involves managing HR operations, talent acquisition, learning and development, performance management, and site HR administration. The role requires coordinating payroll inputs, ensuring payroll accuracy, and monitoring appraisal cycles. The employer is Proten International, a multinational HR and management consulting firm with operations in Lagos and beyond. The position is based in Gbagada, Lagos and is offered as a full-time role.

What you would do

• Oversee HR operations, talent acquisition, learning and development, and site HR administration.
• Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and performance improvement plans.
• Monitor performance appraisal cycles and ensure timely completion.
• Review payroll inputs, compensation changes, and payroll accuracy.
• Ensure HR compliance with labour laws, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
• Consolidate HR metrics and prepare reports for management.
• Supervise HR teams, improve processes, and ensure effective service delivery.

What they are asking for

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7–9 years of broad HR generalist experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or team-lead role.
• Strong experience in HR operations, performance management, payroll controls, employee relations, and compliance.
• Good knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, HR analytics, and performance appraisal frameworks.
• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• CIPM, SHRM-CP, or PHRi certification is an added advantage.

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