HR / Admin Manager at a Manufacturing Company (Water Factory) - Santus Consulting

Santus Consulting - Our client in the manufacturing industry (water factory) is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR / Admin Manager

Location: Mbaise, Imo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The organization is seeking an experienced and proactive HR/Admin Manager to oversee human resources and administrative functions.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a proven track record in HR and administration, with the ability to manage workforce operations, ensure compliance, and drive organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations activities.
• Develop and implement organizational policies, procedures, and structures.
• Manage employee records, attendance, leave, and performance documentation.
• Handle disciplinary matters, grievance management, and conflict resolution.
• Coordinate training, learning, and staff development initiatives.
• Supervise administrative operations and office management activities.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, statutory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Prepare HR and administrative reports for management review.
• Support workforce planning and organizational development initiatives.
• Lead performance management processes, including appraisals and employee development plans.
• Drive employee engagement and workplace culture initiatives.
• Monitor staff productivity and recommend improvement strategies.
• Manage employee confirmation, promotion, transfer, and exit processes.
• Coordinate payroll inputs and ensure the accuracy of employee records.
• Oversee procurement and management of office supplies and administrative resources.
• Liaise with external vendors, regulatory agencies, and service providers when required.
• Support management in implementing strategic HR initiatives and organizational goals.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive employee information.
• Develop and maintain HR metrics and dashboards to support decision-making.

Requirements

• Minimum Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related discipline.
• Experience Baseline: Minimum of 3 years' experience in Human Resources and Administration, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Core HR Knowledge: Strong knowledge of HR practices, labor laws, and employee relations, alongside experience developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HR documentation. Experience using HR software, HRIS platforms, or employee management systems is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and report-writing abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and a strict ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work effectively under pressure, work independently, and make sound decisions.

Remuneration

• Salary: N300,000 – N400,000
• Accommodation: Provided.

Application Closing Date
18th June, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send an updated copy of their CV to: recruitment@santusconsulting.com using the job title as the subject of the mail. 

Note
Please endeavour to respond to the following questions in the body of your email:

• What is your current location? (e.g., Emekuku, Imo State)?
• How many years of experience do you have in HR and administrative management?
• Have you previously managed recruitment, employee relations, and administrative operations?
• Are you willing to relocate to Mbaise if accommodation is provided?
• All our recruitment exercises are conducted in stages, including written assessments.
• Please note that all communication will be done exclusively via the messaging system on our recruitment portal.
• We advise applicants to check the portal regularly for updates.