HR Operations & Compliance Executive at a Full-Service Construction Firm - First Excelsia Professional Services

First Excelsia Professional services - Our client, a full-service Construction firm, is seeking to hire a competent and dedicated professional to join its team as detailed below:

Job Title: HR Operations & Compliance Executive

Location: Yaba, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Industry: Construction / Engineering

Job Summary

• We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive HR Operations & Compliance Executive to support day-to-day HR operations, ensure compliance with labour laws and internal policies, manage employee relations, and strengthen onboarding and workplace culture.
• The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in HR operations, compliance management, and employee lifecycle support.

Key Responsibilities

• Support recruitment coordination, onboarding, confirmation, and exit processes to ensure smooth employee integration.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, contracts, and HR documentation.
• Track employee attendance, punctuality, leave records, and HR task execution.
• Provide day-to-day HR operational support and guidance to employees and line managers.
• Support payroll processing, leave administration, and HR data reporting with accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in drafting, implementing, reviewing, and enforcing HR policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Ensure adherence to labour laws, statutory requirements, and internal company policies.
• Serve as a first point of contact for routine employee relations matters, grievances, and workplace issues.
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives, onboarding experience, training sessions, and internal HR communications.
• Prepare HR operational and compliance reports and support internal audits as required.
• Liaise with Finance, vendors, and service providers to ensure effective HR service delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in HR operations, compliance, or employee relations.
• Strong knowledge of labour laws, HR policies, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and HRIS tools.

Salary
N350,000 – N400,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
17th February, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: talentsearch@firstexcelsia.com using “HR Operations & Compliance Executive - Yaba" as the subject of the email.