HR & Admin Lead at EmDam Strategies Limited

EmDam Strategies Limited is a distinguished business management consultancy firm empowering organizations to unlock their full potential. Our team of experts delivers data-driven solutions in business modelling, training and development, talent acquisition, and management, driving sustainable growth and business excellence.

With a passion for fostering success, we partner with clients to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve their goals.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR & Admin Lead

Location: Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The HR & Admin Lead is responsible for managing people operations and administrative systems across multiple restaurant branches.
• The role focuses on recruitment, staff welfare, compliance, attendance discipline, and reducing employee turnover by strengthening performance management and employee engagement.

Job Description (What you will do)
Core HR Functions:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment: job postings, interviews, selection, onboarding, and confirmations
• Create and enforce staff policies (attendance, discipline, dress code, conduct, etc.)
• Lead employee relations: conflict resolution, warnings, and disciplinary processes
• Develop and implement strategies to reduce staff turnover across branches
• Coordinate staff scheduling support with branch supervisors and operations
• Maintain accurate employee records, contracts, and HR documentation
• Conduct periodic staff performance evaluations with branch leadership
• Support training plans (customer service, hygiene, SOPs, safety)

Core Admin Functions:

• Oversee office/branch administrative systems and documentation
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standards
• Handle staff welfare activities (ID cards, uniforms, basic needs coordination)
• Manage HR supplies and admin logistics (forms, stationery, approvals)

Multi-Branch Support:

• Visit branches regularly to audit HR practices, attendance, and discipline
• Support branch managers in addressing staffing gaps quickly
• Track manpower needs and shares monthly HR reports with leadership

Requirements (Who You Are)

• BSc / HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 2 -4 years of HR / Admin experience in a restaurant or hospitality business (multi-branch experience is a plus)
• Proven people management and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of recruitment, employee relations, and HR compliance in Nigeria
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and reporting skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple locations/branches
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice to Have:

• Certification in HR (CIPM, PHRi) is an advantage
• Experience with HR metrics and analytics
• Knowledge of Nigerian labour laws and regulations
• Experience with employee engagement and culture development.

Salary
N200,000 - N250,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
24th January, 2026.