Role Purpose
The Senior HR/Admin Manager will play a critical role in building systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing workforce administration across multiple locations, and supporting leadership with practical, business-focused HR solutions. The role requires a hands-on professional who can operate both strategically and operationally in a fast-paced, project-based environment.
Key Responsibilities
HR & People Management
Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with business needs
Oversee employee lifecycle management (recruitment, onboarding, performance, exits)
Manage employee records, documentation, and HR data systems
Handle disciplinary processes, employee relations, and conflict resolution
Provide guidance to management on labour laws, employee relations, and HR best practices
Payroll, Compliance & Administration
Coordinate payroll processes in collaboration with Finance
Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and statutory obligations (PAYE, Pension, NHF, NSITF, etc.)
Manage leave administration, staff documentation, and personnel records
Oversee expatriate documentation and immigration processes where applicable
Ensure accurate and up-to-date HR reporting and documentation
Administrative & Operational Oversight
Supervise administrative functions across head office and other locations
Coordinate office operations, facilities, and support services
Ensure consistency of HR and administrative practices across multiple sites
Support project teams with HR and administrative needs
Leadership & Coordination
Serve as a key liaison between management and employees
Coordinate with leadership across Nigeria and international offices
Provide regular HR and administrative reports to senior management
Support organizational structuring and workforce planning initiatives
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Law, or a related field
Minimum of 7 - 10 years' relevant HR/Admin experience
At least 3 - 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role
Strong experience in construction, engineering, project-based, or multi-site environments will be added advantage
Practical experience in employee records management, payroll coordination, leave administration, and disciplinary procedures
Sound knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and statutory compliance (PAYE, Pension, NHF, NSITF, etc.)
Experience handling expatriate documentation and immigration processes is a MUST have
Strong report writing, communication, and organizational skills