Hr Assistant

Founded in 1980, GUO Transport Company Limited is a division of G. U. Okeke & Sons Ltd. A household name in the transportation industry and one of the largest provider of intercity and interstate transportation, serving more than 200 destinations across Nigeria and West Africa with a modern, environmentally friendly fleet. The company has become an icon in the transportation industry, providing safe, enjoyable and affordable travel to millions of passengers annually. While GUO transport Co. is well known for its regularly scheduled passenger service, nationwide logistics solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Position: HR Assistant

Job Location: Alafia, Coker - Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Department in the effective management of staff across all units of GUO Transport & GUO Logistics, including drivers, operations staff, and administrative personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in job postings, candidate shortlisting, and interview scheduling
• Coordinate onboarding processes for new hires and ensure completion of documentation (CVs, credentials, guarantor forms, medicals, etc.)
• Prepare employment letters and onboarding materials
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (both physical and digital)
• Manage staff database.
• Ensure proper filing and confidentiality of personnel records
• Support HR audits and compliance checks
• Assist in payroll preparation including collation of attendance, leave, overtime, and allowances
• Support administration of employee benefits such as HMO, pension, and insurance
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related issues
• Assist in handling staff complaints and escalate issues where necessary
• Support disciplinary processes and documentation
• Coordinate staff welfare initiatives and engagement activities
• Assist in organizing training programs.
• Maintain training records and track employee development needs
• Support performance appraisal and evaluation processes
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and company HR policies
• Monitor validity of operational staff documentation (e.g., driver’s licenses, permits)
• Assist in preparing HR reports (weekly, monthly, and ad hoc)
• Schedule HR meetings and take minutes where required
• Provide general administrative support to the HR department

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 1 – 2 years of experience in HR or administrative role (transport / logistics experience is an advantage)
• Basic knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Key Competencies:

• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution ability

Remuneration

Competitive.