Human Resources Assistant at Sinomart Nigeria Limited – Surulere, Lagos

Sinomart Nigeria Limited is recruiting a Human Resources Assistant in Surulere, Lagos, to provide administrative and operational support to its HR department. Working with the HR Manager and departmental supervisors, the successful candidate will help coordinate employee processes in a busy retail environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support recruitment, CV screening, interview scheduling, candidate communication and employee onboarding.
• Prepare employment documentation and maintain accurate, secure personnel files and HR databases.
• Track attendance, lateness, absenteeism and leave records, and assist with attendance checks for payroll preparation.
• Follow up on staffing and attendance discrepancies with departmental supervisors.
• Document employee enquiries, grievances and disciplinary matters, escalating concerns to the HR Manager.
• Coordinate staff welfare, engagement and internal communications activities.
• Help implement HR policies, maintain employment contracts and support compliance with Nigerian labour requirements.
• Prepare staff lists, headcount records and periodic HR reports.
• Assist with staff meetings, training sessions and documentation of transfers, promotions and exits.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Management or a related subject.
• One to three years of relevant human resources or administrative experience.
• Basic knowledge of Nigerian labour laws, recruitment, onboarding and employee-record management.
• Good written and spoken communication and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Integrity, discretion, careful record-keeping and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Previous experience in retail, FMCG, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing or a similar fast-paced setting is an advantage.
• CIPM membership or certification, or another relevant professional credential, is an advantage.