Administrative / HR Assistant at Creative Associates International

Project Summary

• The Northern Nigeria Education Initiative Plus (NEI+) project works to improve the quality of and access to education in Northern Nigeria, equitably and sustainably.

Position Summary

• Administrative / HR Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative and organizational support to the Operations unit of NEI+ project to ensure organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Reporting & Supervision

• This position is housed in Abuja, Nigeria, reporting to the Operations Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with logistics for conferences, local travel, workshops and other activities;
• Manage staff monthly call credit and internet payments;
• Support the team with basic asset/inventory management;
• Support the preparation of support documents for procurement
• Receive all correspondences and visitors to the office
• Support all internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
• Maintain digital and electronic records of employees.
• Serve as point of contact with benefit vendors and administrators.
• Assist with the recruitment process.
• Oversee the completion of compensation and benefit documentation.
• Assist with performance management procedures.
• Schedule meetings, interviews, HR events and maintain agendas.
• Perform orientations and update records of new staff
• Complete termination paperwork and exit interviews.
• Assist in Tracking staff leave and performance appraisal due dates
• Collate monthly time timesheet.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practice.
• Perform other secretarial and office duties as may be assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• University degree preferred
• 2 years of experience as an HRAssistant (essential).
• Exposure to Labor Law and employment equity regulations.
• Effective HR administration and people management skills. Significant office management experience
• Strong organizational skills, understanding the importance of paying attention to detail
• Computer skills, proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Significant experience in general office practice and secretarial duties
• Creativity, flexibility, sound judgment, ability to take initiative, and carry out work independently
• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with culturally diverse staff, and consultants