Job Description
JOB TITLE: HUMAN RESOURCES/ADMIN GENERALIST (MANAGER) - LAGOS.
Location: Lagos, Nigeria.
Job Type: Full time, On site.
Direct Report: Senior HR Manager / HR Director
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
Carloha Nigeria is a leading world sales-provider of high-quality vehicles and the exclusive distributor of Chery vehicles in Nigeria, committed to excellence in customer service, satisfaction and innovation in the automobile sector. Our dedication to sustainability and growth drives our success in the industry.
Carloha Nigeria is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
JOB SUMMARY:
We are looking for a proactive and versatile HR Generalist to join our growing HR and Administration team. Our HR and Admin team is still being established and iteratively improved, making this a great opportunity for an HR professional who is excited to build, improve and strengthen people-management practices from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
• Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
• Execute full cycle recruitment: manpower demand intake, draft job descriptions, publish vacancies, source candidates, screen CVs, coordinate interviews, conduct reference & background checks, prepare offer letters and employment contracts.
• Collaborate with department heads for workforce planning, headcount budgeting, succession planning and talent pipeline building.
• Manage candidate experience, coordinate recruitment agencies when required.
• On boarding, Probation & Off boarding
• Deliver structured new hire onboarding & induction; prepare employment contracts, appointment letters, confidentiality agreements, system access and all joining documentation.
• Monitor probation period, organize probation review and confirmation process.
• Manage end to end off boarding: resignation / termination documentation, exit interviews, asset recovery, final settlement calculation, termination of benefits and statutory contributions; analyse exit interview feedback for retention improvement.
• Compensation, Benefits & Payroll Support
• Prepare accurate payroll input data (attendance, leave, overtime, bonus, allowances) for finance / payroll vendor; reconcile payroll discrepancies.
• Administer statutory compliance: PAYE tax, NSITF, PENCOM pension contributions in compliance with Nigeria Pension Reform Act.
• Manage employee benefits administration: health insurance, HMO, pension, other welfare schemes; respond to employee benefit enquiries.
• Leave & Attendance Administration
• Manage all leave types: annual leave, sick leave, maternity / paternity leave, study leave, compassionate leave; track attendance, absenteeism and tardiness records.
• Enforce leave policy, maintain leave balances, approve / escalate leave applications.
• Performance Management
• Own the full performance appraisal cycle: roll out appraisal calendar, distribute evaluation forms, follow up completion from managers & staff, consolidate appraisal results.
• Coach line managers on performance feedback, performance improvement plans (PIP), handle under performance cases.
• Support merit increase, bonus and promotion exercises based on appraisal outcomes.
• Learning & Development / Training
• Identify competency gaps together with department leads; design and coordinate internal & external training programs.
• Manage training logistics, training budgets, track training attendance and maintain training records.
• Support talent development, internal mobility and career development initiatives.
• Employee Relations & Welfare
• Serve as first point of contact for all employee HR queries, grievances and workplace conflicts.
• Conduct fact finding investigations, mediate workplace disputes, handle disciplinary proceedings in strict alignment with Nigerian Labour Act; issue warning, query and disciplinary letters as appropriate.
• Organize employee engagement, welfare and culture building activities; promote positive workplace culture.
• Policy & Compliance
• Draft, update, communicate and implement HR policies, employee handbook aligned with Nigerian Labour Act and local statutory regulations.
• Maintain personnel files (hard copy & HRIS), ensure document confidentiality, data privacy and audit readiness.
• Monitor regulatory changes of Nigeria employment law and update internal processes accordingly.
• HRIS, Records & People Reporting
• Maintain employee master data in HR Information System (HRIS); ensure high quality, real time employee records.
• Generate regular & ad hoc HR reports: headcount, turnover / attrition rate, absenteeism, manpower cost, recruitment KPIs, training metrics for management review.
• Expatriate HR Support
• Support expatriate staff documentation: work permit, visa, residence permit immigration related HR paperwork, liaise with relevant agencies for expatriate compliance.
• Full-cycle service management for Chinese expatriates and local foreign employees including living & transportation Support
• Daily Office Administration and Operation and Corporate Activities
Required Qualifications & Competencies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Engineering/Human Resource Management, Business Administration, etc.
• Minimum 3 5 years hands on HR Generalist working experience in Nigeria covering full HR scope or expertise in one of HR and Admin fields.
• Practical knowledge of Nigerian Labour Act, PENCOM Pension Reform Act, NSITF, PAYE tax rules.
• Result and efficiency-oriented, self-motived, willing to learn and solve problems, strong organizational and communication skills.
• Customer-centric mindset with professional service and quality awareness.
• High confidentiality, discretion for sensitive employee information.
• CIPM (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Nigeria) certification preferred.
• Experience supporting expatriate workforce preferred.
• Experience working with multinational / foreign owned companies operating in Nigeria preferred.
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified candidates who meet the aforementioned criteria should apply here.
https://forms.gle/2U8VnRfySrhkpQVy6
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 5, 2026
