Head of HR & Administration

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with the school’s vision and growth plans
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, confirmation, and exit processes for academic and non-academic staff
• Manage performance appraisal systems, staff development, and training programs
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws, education sector regulations, and best HR practices
• Handle employee relations, disciplinary processes, grievance management, and conflict resolution
• Manage payroll coordination, leave administration, benefits, and staff records
• Foster a positive school culture focused on professionalism, accountability, and child-centred values
• Oversee day-to-day administrative operations of the school
• Supervise administrative staff, security, cleaners, drivers, and support teams
• Manage facilities, assets, inventory, and vendors (security, cleaning, maintenance, transport, etc.)
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare standards for staff and pupils are consistently met
• Support school leadership with policy development, documentation, and reporting
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, consultants, and external service providers
• Support budgeting, cost control, and operational efficiency initiatives
• Serve as a key member of the school’s management team
• Advise management on people-related risks, workforce planning, and organizational development
• Drive continuous improvement of HR and administrative systems and processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Humanities, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field
• Minimum of 5–7 years’ relevant experience in HR and administration
• Prior experience in a school or education environment is a strong advantage
• Proven experience managing both professional and support staff
• Professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, HRCI, or equivalent) is an added advantage
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and HR best practices
• Excellent leadership, people management, and communication skills High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism
• Strong organizational and administrative skills Ability to work in a structured, child-focused environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems Calm, firm, and fair leadership style
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability
• Ability to balance empathy with policy enforcement