Assistant Head, Human Resources & Administration
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Senior HR leadership role with a Proten International client in Gbagada, Lagos. The Assistant Head will oversee HR operations, performance management, payroll controls, employee relations, and compliance across multiple locations. Requires 7–9 years of broad HR generalist experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Full-time, on-site role based in Gbagada, Lagos
- Oversees HR operations, payroll, performance management, and employee relations
- Requires 7–9 years of broad HR generalist experience, including 3+ years supervising
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Senior HR leadership role with a Proten International client in Gbagada, Lagos. The Assistant Head will oversee HR operations, performance management, payroll controls, employee relations, and compliance across multiple locations. Requires 7–9 years of broad HR generalist experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Full-time, on-site role based in Gbagada, Lagos
- Oversees HR operations, payroll, performance management, and employee relations
- Requires 7–9 years of broad HR generalist experience, including 3+ years supervising
- Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field required
- CIPM, SHRM-CP, or PHRi certification is an added advantage
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and HR analytics needed
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Assistant Head, Human Resources & Administration at Proten International
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Oct 16, 2026, 5:05 AM
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Proten International is an award-winning and leading international Human Resource and Management Consulting firm that provides a range of Advisory and Transformation solutions. Our focus is to align every organisation’s activities relating to People, Process and Technology closely with its business strategy and vision. Founded in 2011 in the United Kingdom, we have since expanded across Europe and Africa, serving clients across the public and private sectors and various industries including Banking, Oil and Gas, Insurance, Information Technology, Real Estate, Energy, FMCG, Manufacturing and many more. In 2015, we launched our Africa office in Lagos, Nigeria and have since provided a range of tailored solutions to various organisations.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Assistant Head, Human Resources & Administration
Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
Our client seeks an experienced HR professional to oversee HR operations, performance management, payroll controls, employee relations, and compliance while driving efficient HR service delivery across its locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee HR operations, talent acquisition, learning and development, and site HR administration.
- Consolidate HR metrics and prepare reports for management.
- Ensure HR compliance with labour laws, statutory requirements, and internal policies.
- Review payroll inputs, compensation changes, and payroll accuracy.
- Supervise HR teams, improve processes, and ensure effective service delivery.
- Monitor performance appraisal cycles and ensure timely completion.
- Manage employee relations, grievances, disciplinary matters, and performance improvement plans.
- Requirements & Qualifications
- Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- 7–9 years of broad HR generalist experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or team-lead role.
- Good knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, HR analytics, and performance appraisal frameworks.
- CIPM, SHRM-CP, or PHRi certification is an added advantage.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Strong experience in HR operations, performance management, payroll controls, employee relations, and compliance.
Salary: N500,000 - N700,000 per month.
Benefits:
Housing Allowance, Annual Leave Allowance, HMO, Pension, and Communication Allowance.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to:
using ''Assistant Head, Human Resources & Administration'' as the subject of the email.
Note:
Only qualified candidates would be contacted.
Application Deadline:
6th November, 2026.
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