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Senior HR/Admin Manager

Reports to: Head of Finance & Administration; Managing Directors (Nigeria & Lebanon)
Maitama, Abuja

Gross Monthly Salary

₦700,000 – ₦850,000 net monthly

Work Mode

Full-Time/Onsite

Closing Date

6:00pm, 29th April, 2026

Posted

20th April, 2026

Probation Period

6 Months

About Organization

The company is a growing, project-driven organization operating within the construction and engineering space, delivering high-quality infrastructure and technical solutions across multiple locations. With a strong operational footprint and international leadership, the organization is focused on efficiency, compliance, and structured growth. As the business expands, there is a clear need to strengthen internal systems, particularly across people management, administration, and compliance.

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

Key Competencies

Strong administrative discipline and attention to detail
High level of confidentiality and integrity
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Firm, professional, and practical approach to employee management
Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work across multiple locations and teams

Additional Information

  • The role is based in Abuja (CBD), with occasional travel to other company locations
  • This is a foundational role, ideal for a professional who enjoys building structure and driving organization-wide improvements

How to Apply

Send applications to:

recruitment@vantage-management.com

Please use "Senior HR/Admin Manager – Abuja" as the subject of the email

Closing Date:

6:00pm, 29th April, 2026