HR Assistant

About the role

Kenex Konsults International is hiring an HR Assistant in Lagos (Marina) to support its human resources functions. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, employee records, attendance and leave monitoring, payroll support, HR documentation and liaison with operations, fleet, warehouse and other departments.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with recruitment and selection: job postings, CV screening, interview scheduling and candidate communication.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation of new employees.
• Maintain accurate employee records, personnel files and HR databases.
• Monitor attendance, punctuality, leave requests and shift schedules.
• Support payroll preparation by compiling attendance, overtime, allowances and other employee data.
• Prepare employment letters, appointment letters, confirmation letters, warning letters and other HR documents.
• Respond to employee enquiries and support the resolution of basic employee relations and workplace issues.
• Assist with staff training, performance reviews and employee development programmes.
• Liaise with operations, fleet, warehouse and other departments on staffing matters and maintain records of drivers, fleet personnel, warehouse staff and operations officers.
• Monitor compliance with company policies, safety procedures and operational standards.
• Prepare periodic HR reports on headcount, recruitment, attendance, leave and staff movements.
• Ensure confidentiality of employee information.

Required profile

• HND in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations or a related field.
• Proven years of experience in an HR or administrative support role.
• Previous experience in shipping, logistics, transportation or a related industry is an added advantage.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and strong teamwork and professionalism.

Required skills

• Basic knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, payroll administration and HR documentation.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Familiarity with HR management systems or payroll software is an advantage.
• Strong organization, communication, record-keeping and problem-solving skills.