Senior HR & Admin Manager at School Recruitment Network

School Recruitment Network is a forward-thinking international organisation committed to delivering innovative solutions across diverse sectors. Our work is driven by a strong culture of excellence, creativity, and strategic collaboration. By combining global expertise with fresh ideas, we empower organisations and communities to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to progress, integrity, and impactful service. We continuously explore new approaches, technologies, and partnerships that enable us to remain adaptable, responsive, and ahead of industry trends.

School Recruitment Network has been bridging the gap between talent and opportunity in the nation's capital, establishing itself as the gateway to educational careers. Dedicated to connecting qualified educators with top-tier schools, the network ensures that academic institutions have access to the best professionals. As the demand for quality education grows, School Recruitment Network is building the workforce of tomorrow's leaders.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior HR & Admin Manager

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

Description

• Are you an exceptionally talented, driven HR person looking to join an organization that is making a difference in our global societies?
• The pioneering school seeks a skilled and versatile HR & Administration Manager to provide day-to-day HR support in the implementation of human resource policies and procedures, and ensure smooth office operations in the office.
• You will provide a full HR employee life-cycle service to all employees/contractors as the first point of contact for all HR inquiries.
• This position reports to the Director.

What You’ll Do
Human Resources:

• Develop the key HR strategy for the school to help it with its journey of continued growth.
• Work with the school team members to establish and maintain the Employee Handbook per labour standards and HR standards.
• Full responsibility to ensure contracts for our consultants are renewed on a timely basis, and all required paperwork is maintained.
• Respond to general queries from managers and employees, signposting them to the appropriate policies and procedures.
• Work closely with staff to ensure HR policies are adhered to
• Train department Heads and team members on the performance management system and ensure annual performance appraisals are completed in line with the Global performance appraisal schedule.
• Support the Director with the development and implementation of projects as required.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to the school and its staff, and maintain compliance.
• Set up and maintain the Learning and Development department to organize training for the team members per their training needs.
• Maintain and implement the Company Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy at all times.
• Recruitment:
• Develop a strong recruitment brand to attract the brightest talent to the organisation.
• Assist in the recruitment efforts across the region and strengthen the school's career opportunities exposure in the local markets.
• Ensure a consistent onboarding and orientation experience for new hires, including development of the training center.

Administrative:

• Ensure timely payroll processing, attendance, and leave management.
• Ensure insurance coverage of staff and settlement of insurance claims.
• Manage all staff documentation and entry and exit formalities.
• Implement processes for compliance with local regulations and the school's policies, and ensure that all HR-related compliances are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure regular updating of existing policies and processes and the introduction of new ones.
• Be responsible for the upkeep and updating of the HRMS.
• Manage day-to-day administration, upkeep, and management of the organisation’s facilities and ensure all the needs of the staff are promptly met.
• Oversee all administrative responsibilities in the office, compliance, the school's policies and procedures, and other legal and statutory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources and Administration.
• A Master's Degree is preferred.
• 3 - 8 years of relevant work experience.
• Previous HR management experience is a must.
• Have experience with HR budgets.
• Thorough understanding of the labor and employment laws where we have presence.
• Good computer skills in spreadsheets and word processing.
• Good organization and interpersonal skills with the ability to function in a multi-cultural environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Flexible, resourceful, and able to perform despite tight schedules.
• Has a strong stakeholder focus and service-oriented attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork abilities, and ability to work in high-pressure situations.
• Experience in analyzing, collecting, and managing data.
• Must be self-reliant, resourceful, a good problem-solver, good-humored, and flexible.
• Ability to work independently, efficiently, and reliably, to a high standard and to deadlines.
• Compensation
• Salary is based on experience and education.
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Jewels Leading Lights offers competitive benefits.

About You:

• You know how to include people and make them feel a part of a broader purpose. You are instinctively drawn to people with diverse experiences and skills and recognize the attributes that come together to form a powerful team.
• You are convinced about the power of culture and believe that culture eats strategy for breakfast.
• You have a vivid vision for organisational structure. In a high-growth environment, you are planning talent acquisition, team and career development, and training at least a year ahead.
• You are fueled by helping people learn, stretch, and excel. You are a leader who brings out the best in others by creating leadership and opportunities at all levels.
• You are passionate about diversity and inclusion in the organisation and are a stickler for ethics and values.
• Staff well-being, welfare, and engagement come naturally to you.
• You have experience with global best practices and understand how matrix structures come to life.
• You will have managed a change management process and demonstrated effective ways to enable your workforce to adapt to new ways of working.
• You have strong knowledge of payroll and HR-related statutory compliance.
• You believe that technology and processes are great enablers to create efficiencies and improve productivity.
• You are a master administrator.

Skills:

• Professional qualification in HR Management e.g Global Professional in HR ( GPHR), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM
• HRIS Systems Experience a plus (Taleo, PeopleSoft), Oracle Enterprise BI suite a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, creativity, a proven work ethic, and good communication skills.
• Hyperion/EPM, SQL, Tableau, and OBIEE.
• MS SharePoint.

Salary
N250,000 - N400,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th April, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online