HR Assistant – NGO/Healthcare

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented HR Assistant to support the Human Resources function of a reputable NGO/Healthcare organization in Lekki, Lagos. The role involves providing administrative and operational assistance across recruitment, employee records, onboarding, and day‑to‑day HR activities.

Key responsibilities

• Support recruitment and onboarding processes for new staff.
• Maintain and update employee records, HR databases, and personnel files.
• Prepare employment letters, contracts, and other HR documentation.
• Coordinate staff orientation, onboarding, and exit procedures.
• Monitor attendance, leave records, and other HR administrative functions.
• Assist with payroll documentation and staff benefit administration.
• Support employee engagement and welfare initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies, labour laws, and organisational procedures.
• Help organise trainings, meetings, and HR‑related events.
• Handle confidential employee information with discretion.
• Support disciplinary and performance management processes as needed.
• Prepare HR reports and provide general administrative support to the HR department.
• Liaise with other departments to aid workforce planning and operational needs.
• Perform other HR and administrative duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant HR experience, preferably in an NGO or healthcare setting.
• Good understanding of HR operations, labour laws and employee relations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational abilities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Membership or certification with CIPM or any recognised HR professional body is an advantage.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

What we offer

• Competitive monthly salary of ₦200,000.
• Full‑time permanent position in a dynamic NGO/Healthcare environment.