HR & Admin Manager

A leading West African construction company is seeking an experienced HR & Admin Manager to lead its human resources and administrative functions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the construction or heavy industry sector, with a strong background in labour relations, union management, and overseeing HR and administrative operations across multiple project sites.

• Serve as the primary liaison with labour unions, leading collective bargaining, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
• Oversee the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and career development.
• Recruit technical, M&E, and site-based personnel.
• Manage office facilities, procurement, company assets, and fleet operations, including vehicle maintenance and driver management.
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian Labour Laws and industry-specific safety and engineering regulations.
• Prepare HR metrics, administrative reports, and cost analysis for senior management.
• Drive employee engagement and maintain industrial harmony across project sites.
• Coordinate HR and administrative operations to support business objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CIPM or PHRi are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 8 years' HR experience within the construction or related heavy-industry sector.
• At least 5 years' experience managing labour relations in a unionized environment.
• Proven experience leading both HR and Administrative departments in a multinational or regional organization.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• High emotional intelligence and the ability to manage complex logistics across multiple project sites.

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