Head of HR and Admin - Wellington College International Lagos. at Alaro City

Key Roles & Responsibilities -

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top-tier academic and non-academic talent.
• Ensure optimized time-to-hire, cost efficiency, and ≥ 85% offer-to-joining conversion.
• Build strong talent pipelines to meet current and future staffing needs in line with the school’s development plan.

Onboarding, Induction & Exit Formalities

• Deliver structured induction programs ensuring all new staff complete induction as scheduled.
• Provide onboarding packs, statutory training, and assign mentors to support integration.
• Manage exit processes including resignations, settlements, and exit interviews; analyse trends for retention strategies.

Compliance & Policy Management

• Ensure full compliance with labour laws, safeguarding, and statutory requirements in an international school context.
• Oversee work permits, visas, background checks, and police clearances.
• Review and update HR policies annually; ensure all staff are trained and compliant.

Performance Management & Appraisals

• Implement and manage performance appraisal systems ensuring 100% goal setting and timely reviews.
• Provide structured feedback, support professional growth, and manage performance improvement plans (PIPs).
• Partner with academic leadership to align staff performance with school standards and accreditation requirements.

 Employee Engagement & Retention

• Drive initiatives to foster a supportive, inclusive, and motivating work environment.
• Organize engagement programs, recognition events, and well-being initiatives tailored to school culture.

Training & Professional Development

• Ensure 100% completion of safeguarding, POSH, fire safety, and first aid training.
• Maintain comprehensive training records and encourage continuous learning opportunities.

HR Operations & Systems

• Ensure HRIS data accuracy (≥ 99%) and manage payroll with zero error.
• Address employee queries within defined timelines and issue HR documents promptly.
• Regularly update organizational charts, job descriptions, and reporting lines.

Budgeting & HR Analytics

• Prepare and manage the annual HR budget with efficient resource utilization.
• Use HR data and analytics to inform leadership decisions.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably within international schools or education sector.
• Strong understanding of global HR practices, safeguarding, and compliance frameworks.
• Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management.

Desirable Skills & Attributes

• Prior experience in an international or A Level/IGCSE school environment.
• Strategic thinker, problem solver, and collaborative leader.
• Integrity, transparency, and a commitment to the ethos and values of international education.