Human Resources Assistant

About this role

A Lagos-based school, offering a blended Nigerian and Cambridge curriculum and backed by an education management company, is looking for an HR Assistant. The role involves supporting the HR function through data handling, recruitment tasks, onboarding, attendance and leave processing, records management, payroll support, and employee engagement activities. It targets individuals with early HR experience who can maintain confidential records and assist with payroll data. The employer operates in the education sector and emphasises a global approach to learning.

What you would do

• Manage HR databases and sort emails for the HR department
• Post online job advertisements, shortlist candidates, and schedule job interviews
• Coordinate orientation and training sessions for new employees
• Maintain accurate records of employee attendance and process leave requests
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, procedures, and labour laws
• Update and maintain personnel files and HR records accurately and confidentially
• Assist with payroll preparation by providing relevant employee information
• Participate in employee engagement activities and events

What they are asking for

• BSc or HND in a relevant field
• 1–2 years of work experience in an HR-related role
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills with keen attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel (other MS Office applications are an added advantage)

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