Senior Human Resources & Administration Officer at Dunn & Braxton

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive HR and administrative strategies aligned with corporate goals and long-term business sustainability. 
• Advise executive management on workforce planning, organizational structure, and talent optimization. 
• Lead HR transformation initiatives, policy development, and process improvement programs. 
• Establish HR metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators for decision making. 
• Design and execute strategic talent acquisition frameworks to attract high quality candidates across all levels. 
• Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes including workforce planning, job design, sourcing, interviews, selection, and onboarding. 
• Build strong employer branding and talent pipelines locally and internationally. 
• Partner with departmental heads to identify manpower needs and succession planning requirements. 
• Manage the full employee lifecycle from onboarding, probation management,
• confirmation, development, promotion, and exit management. 
• Develop employee engagement, retention, and performance management frameworks. 
• Oversee training and development programs, leadership development, and career progression initiatives. 
• Implement HRIS systems for efficient employee data and lifecycle tracking.  
• Oversee payroll administration ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with statutory requirements. 
• Design and manage compensation, benefits, and reward structures aligned with market benchmarks. 
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, pensions, statutory deductions, and employee benefits administration. 
• Collaborate with Finance on payroll budgeting, cost optimization, and audit readiness.   
• Lead expatriate management processes including work permits, visas, residency documentation, and immigration compliance. 
• Liaise with immigration authorities, government agencies, and regulatory bodies on expatriate quotas and approvals. 
• Manage expatriate onboarding, relocation, and welfare services. 
• Ensure full compliance with immigration laws and labor regulations. 
• Provide leadership in handling employee grievances, disciplinary procedures, and conflict resolution. 
• Develop crisis response frameworks for employee incidents, workplace disputes, and emergency HR situations. 
• Promote a positive workplace culture, ethics, and employee well-being. 
• Serve as a trusted advisor to management on sensitive HR matters and workforce risk mitigation. 
• Supervise all administrative functions including facilities management, office operations, travel logistics, and general services. 
• Ensure efficient asset management, vendor management, and administrative cost control. 
• Develop administrative policies, SOPs, and compliance frameworks. 
• Oversee health, safety, and workplace environment standards. 
• Develop and enforce HR policies, employee handbooks, and compliance procedures. 
• Ensure adherence to labor laws, corporate governance standards, and regulatory requirements. 
• Lead internal and external HR audits and compliance reviews. 
• Maintain confidentiality, data protection, and ethical HR practices. 
• Drive organizational culture, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. 
• Lead change management and workforce restructuring programs where required. 
• Design succession planning and leadership continuity frameworks (critical for long-term institutional stability). 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or related field (Master’s degree or MBA is highly preferred).
• Minimum of 10–15 years progressive HR and administrative experience, with at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership role. 
• Relevant professional certifications such as: CIPM (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management), SHRM-SCP / SHRM-CP, HRCI (SPHR/PHR), CIPD (UK) or equivalent recognized HR certification.
• Strong working knowledge of expatriate quota systems, immigration processes, and regulatory compliance (especially within multinational or regulated environments). 
• Strategic leadership and executive decision-making  
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, immigration regulations, and HR best practices 
• High-level negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Crisis management and conflict resolution expertise 
• Advanced payroll and HRIS systems proficiency 
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills 
• High integrity, discretion, and professionalism 

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Time-to-fill and quality of hire 
• Employee retention and engagement rates 
• Payroll accuracy and compliance levels 
• HR audit and regulatory compliance score 
• Efficiency of expatriate and immigration processing 
• Administrative cost optimization and service efficiency 
• Employee satisfaction and workplace culture index