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Job Category: Operations
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Lagos
Position:               Human Resource Assistant
Reporting to:        Human Resource Manager 
Position Type:      Full-Time 
Role Overview:    The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource department by providing administrative assistance, maintaining employee records, coordinating recruitment activities, and serving as a liaison between the department and employees to ensure effective communication and efficient HR service delivery.
 
Qualifications 
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Business Administration or any related field.
 
Experience
2–4 years’ experience as a Human Resource Assistant or in a similar administrative/support role within a corporate environment.
 
Skills & Competencies – Essential
Proficiency in using office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
Hands- on experience with an HRIS or HRMS.
Familiarity with ATS software and resume databases.
Basic knowledge of labour laws.
Excellent communication, organizational and time management skills.
Desirable
Knowledge of relevant regulations in the education sector.
Experience working with school administrators and faculty.
 
Personal Attributes – Essential
Integrity and trustworthiness in handling confidential employee information.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanour when dealing with sensitive matters or difficult customers.
Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Adaptability and willingness to take on new responsibilities.
Commitment to upholding the values and ethos of Charterhouse Lagos.
Ability to maintain a professional demeanour when dealing with staff.
 
 
Key Responsibilities
  1. Assist with day-to -day operations of the human resource function and duties.
  2. Provide clerical and administrative support in the department.
  3. Maintain and update employee records and HR databases, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with data protection requirements.
  4. Support recruitment activities, including advertising vacancies, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates and coordinating pre-employment background and reference checks.
  5. Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including the preparation of employment-related matters.
  6. Respond to employee enquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, and employment matters.
  7. Assist in payroll administration by providing accurate employee data, including overtime, and other payroll-related information.
  8. Liaise with external agencies, government bodies, and service providers as required.
  9. Support staff safeguarding, compliance, and personnel record requirements, ensuring all mandatory documentation is up to date.
 

Safeguarding

Charterhouse Lagos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices which are aligned with recommendations from the International Task Force on Child Protection. We aspire to the highest international standards of recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to interviews, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks and successful references.

 

Data Protection

The personal data relating to candidates, including personal data provided in, or along with the enquiry and application forms, is required to be collected by Charterhouse Lagos/The Huntington Education Group, for purposes of candidate evaluation, and facilitating the recruitment process. By providing us with your personal data, you give your consent to us for collecting, retaining, processing, transferring (including cross-border transfer) and disclosing personal data to any third parties (including intra-group) for achieving the above purpose.

 

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Charterhouse Lagos, we want everyone to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work, whilst remaining true to the culture and laws of Nigeria. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.

 

Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy.

 

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Safeguarding

Charterhouse Lagos is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices which are aligned with recommendations from the International Task Force on Child Protection. We aspire to the highest international standards of recruiting practices with specific attention to child protection. All appointments are subject to interviews, identity checks, criminal record checks, social media checks and successful references.

Data Protection

The personal data relating to candidates, including personal data provided in, or along with the enquiry and application forms, is required to be collected by Charterhouse Lagos/The Huntington Education Group, for purposes of candidate evaluation, and facilitating the recruitment process. By providing us with your personal data, you give your consent to us for collecting, retaining, processing, transferring (including cross-border transfer) and disclosing personal data to any third parties (including intra-group) for achieving the above purpose.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

At Charterhouse Lagos, we want everyone to feel valued, appreciated, and free to be who they are at work, whilst remaining true to the culture and laws of Nigeria. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. Click here to read our Safeguarding Policy.