HR/ Admin Manager at Primestix Construction Limited

Job Summary

 As HR Manager at Primestix Construction, you will lead all human resources functions to build a high-performing, compliant, and safety-focused workforce that drives our construction projects to success. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you will act as a strategic partner, overseeing talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance & safety, compensation & benefits, development, and administration, ensuring seamless staffing and a positive culture across head office and dynamic project sites.

Key Responsibilities

1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
   • Lead full-cycle recruitment for diverse roles, including engineers, project managers, site supervisors, and temporary/site-based workers, to meet project timelines and staffing demands.
   • Develop proactive strategies for sourcing and managing a flexible workforce to address project peaks, skill shortages, and turnover common in construction.
   • Design and deliver structured onboarding programs that quickly integrate new hires into company policies, site-specific safety protocols, and operational expectations.
2. Employee Relations & Performance Management
   • Handle all employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, grievances, and terminations, while promoting fairness and maintaining positive morale.
   • Design and implement a robust performance management framework, including goal-setting, regular reviews, feedback mechanisms, and career progression support to drive accountability and growth.
   • Foster open communication, teamwork, and a respectful work culture across office teams and multiple project sites.
3. Compliance & Safety
   • Ensure full adherence to Nigerian labor laws (including the Labour Act), NSITF requirements, construction industry regulations, and any relevant trade union agreements.
   • Act as the primary HR lead for safety initiatives: coordinate mandatory safety training, track certifications, monitor compliance, support incident reporting/investigation, and promote a zero-harm culture.
   • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes and provide advisory support to management on compliance risks and best practices.
4. Compensation, Benefits & Payroll
   • Oversee the design and administration of competitive compensation structures.
   • Manage benefits programs (health insurance, pension, NHF, group life insurance, etc.) and ensure timely, accurate payroll processing with all statutory deductions (taxes, pension contributions, etc.).
   • Ensure transparency, equity, and full legal compliance in all rewards and payroll practices, while conducting periodic reviews to remain competitive in the construction sector.
5. Training, Development & Retention
   • Assess training needs and develop targeted programs to enhance technical skills, safety awareness, leadership, and cross-functional versatility among employees.
   • Create defined career paths and succession plans to improve retention of skilled talent in a high-turnover industry.
   • Drive employee engagement initiatives to build loyalty, reduce attrition, and reinforce a strong safety-first culture.
6.  Administrative Operations
   • Oversee the maintenance of the head office and site offices, ensuring all utilities, equipment, and physical assets are managed efficiently.
   • Manage relationships with external service providers and vendors to ensure the cost-effective procurement of office supplies and operational resources.
   • Coordinate company transportation and logistics to ensure staff and materials move efficiently between project sites.
   • Establish robust filing systems for corporate records, contracts, and personnel files, providing regular operational reports to the Chief Operating Officer.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor\'s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Psychology,      or a related field.
• Minimum of 4–7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial/senior HR role. 
•  Must hold at least one recognised professional HR certification (e.g., CIPM , PHRi, SPHRi, SHRM-CP/SCP).

Key Skills & Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of Nigerian labor laws, employment regulations, construction-specific compliance (safety, unions, payroll), and payroll administration.
• Proven expertise in high-volume recruitment, employee relations, and managing diverse/blue-collar workforces.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• High integrity, discretion, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and pension contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and certification support 
• Supportive leadership that values work-life balance and employee well-being.