Human Resource & Administrative Officer

About the role

Dangote Industries Limited is looking for a Human Resource and Administrative Officer in Obajana. The role combines HR functions with administrative support, helping to run people processes, resolve employee issues and improve administrative systems in a fast-paced logistics environment. It also involves working with truck drivers, listening to their concerns and escalating them to the right departments so they are resolved promptly.

Key responsibilities

• Manage recruitment end to end: job postings, screening, interviews, onboarding and induction for operational and support roles.
• Maintain accurate HR records, including attendance, leave and employee data.
• Support training and development and coordinate performance appraisals.
• Ensure compliance with labour laws, company policies and safety regulations.
• Handle employee grievances and disciplinary matters professionally and confidentially.
• Work directly with truck drivers to document and escalate their concerns to fleet, maintenance, safety, payroll and other departments, and track resolution and feedback.
• Collaborate with operations, safety and transport units to improve driver welfare, motivation and performance.
• Manage general office operations and logistics support for field and transport teams.
• Handle correspondence, filing, document control and travel and accommodation coordination.
• Track company assets, utilities and office supplies, and maintain vendor relations and follow up on invoicing.
• Support management with meeting planning, reports and documentation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in HR or administrative roles within a logistics, transport or manufacturing environment.
• HR certification (e.g. CIPM, SHRM) is an advantage.
• Experience resolving frontline employee concerns, especially in a unionized or field-based workforce, is desirable.

Required skills

• Understanding of HR practices, grievance handling and conflict management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and coordination skills.
• Good organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.

What we offer

• Private health insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid time off
• Training and development