Retail

Secretary

Elevare Human Solutions Limited·Lagos, Nigeria·Full Time·Onsite
Retailentry-levelFull TimeOnsite
-Closes Dec 16, 2026

Elevare Human Solutions Limited is a Human Resource Consulting and Workforce Solutions company dedicated to helping organizations attract, manage, and retain top talent. We provide recruitment, HR advisory, employer branding, and workforce management solutions that drive business growth and organizational success.

We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: Secretary Location: Chavret Group, Lagos Employment Type: Full-time Resumption: Immediate

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized, professional, and proactive Secretary to provide comprehensive administrative and clerical support at our corporate office.

The ideal candidate will act as the central point of contact for office communications, managing daily scheduling, managing records, and maintaining an efficient work environment to optimize the workflow of our operations.

Key Responsibilities

Front Desk & Client Relations: Greet clients and visitors warmly upon arrival; address inquiries professionally or direct them to the appropriate personnel.

Calendar & Meeting Management: Schedule appointments, maintain the company’s corporate calendar, coordinate meeting rooms, and assist in arranging business itineraries.

Correspondence & Documentation: Draft, format, proofread, and dispatch official letters, memos, emails, and reports on behalf of the management team.

Filing & Record Keeping: Establish and maintain an organized, highly secure physical and electronic filing system for ease of retrieval.

Communication Management: Handle incoming/outgoing phone calls, route messages efficiently, and manage daily dispatch or postage logistics.

Office Logistics & Supplies: Frequently monitor the levels of office stationeries and supplies, and handle procurement or order tracking.

Expense Tracking: Record daily office expenses, handle minor petty cash transactions, and hand in accurate financial reports to management.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: Minimum of an Ordinary National Diploma (OND), Higher National Diploma (HND), or Bachelor’s Degree in Secretarial Studies, Business Administration, Office Management, or any related discipline.

Experience: 2–3 years of proven work experience in a professional secretarial, administrative assistant, or customer relations role.

Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and an excellent command of email applications.

Soft Skills: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, high level of confidentiality, exceptional multitasking capability, and strict time management.

Proximity: Candidates residing around Oshodi, Mafoluku, Ikeja, Airport Road, or immediate environs will be highly preferred due to commuting proximity.

Salary N200,000 monthly.

At a glance

Company

Elevare Human Solutions Limited

Location

Lagos, Nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Work style

Onsite

Experience

entry-level

Valid until

December 16, 2026

Created

October 16, 2026

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