This is a full-time role for an Executive Assistant supporting the CEO and COO, based in Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. We're scaling fast ahead of launch, and this role owns the people function end to end recruitment coordination, onboarding, contracts, payroll inputs, policies, performance frameworks, and culture. You'll working directly with the founders as their eyes and ears within the staff. You will be building the HR function rather than inheriting one. This is a hands-on role for someone who is organised, discreet, commercially minded, and comfortable operating with limited supervision in a business moving at startup speed.
What You'll Do
Own end-to-end recruitment operations: role scoping with hiring managers, posting, pipeline management, interview scheduling, offers, and reference checks
Run onboarding and offboarding, including contracts, equipment, access, and probation reviews
Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation, and prepare monthly payroll inputs for finance
Draft, implement, and maintain HR policies compliant with Nigerian labour law
Build and administer performance review cycles, KPI documentation, and promotion processes
Manage employee relations matters grievances, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution fairly and confidentially
Administer leave, benefits, HMO enrolment, and statutory contributions
Support engagement and culture initiatives as the team grows
Manage relationships with recruiters, HMO providers, and other people-related vendors
Report headcount, attrition, and hiring metrics to leadership monthly
What We're Looking For
4+ years of HR generalist experience, with at least 2 years in a fast-growing company
Strong working knowledge of Nigerian labour law and statutory compliance
Proven experience running recruitment at volume across both technical and non-technical roles
Experience drafting contracts, policies, and handbooks from scratch
High discretion and sound judgement you'll handle sensitive information daily
Strong organisational skills and the ability to run multiple open processes in parallel
Excellent written and verbal communication
Comfort with HRIS tools and spreadsheets (especially excel)
A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; CIPM certification is an advantage
Nice to Have
Experience in betting, gaming, fintech, or another regulated industry
Experience hiring software engineers and working alongside technical leaders