HR / Admin Specialist Job at HMD Global

HMD Nigeria (Heavy Machinery Dealership Limited) is a leading machinery and equipment supplier that belongs to the powerful network of HMD Africa spread across several Western African countries including Ghana, Guinea, Sierra Leone and Liberia. It was incorporated in August 2003 and is now managed by AIG (Africa International Group). HMD Nigeria has built a strong reputation as a specialized distributor of world-class brands of heavy machinery and equipment used in the mining, construction, earthmoving, asphalt, roadwork, recycling, transportation, and agricultural industries; in addition to building materials and spare parts.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: HR / Admin Specialist

Job Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The HR / Admin Specialist will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resource department.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, holiday parties, and retirement celebrations.
• Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provides clerical support to the HR department.
• May assist with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions, fixing processing errors, and distributing checks.
• Acts as a liaison between the organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which may include health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in HR or Business Administration
• 2-4 years of experience in a similar role
• Heavy Equipment Industry experience is a major plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.