HR Manager - Trainee at AVATAR New Energy Materials Company

Avatar New Energy Materials Co. Limited is a pioneering Chinese Company in Nigeria's mining sector, specializing in the exploration, mining, and processing of lithium. We arej committed to sustainable practices, innovative technologies, and community development. Our mission is to become a leading supplier of high-quality lithium products, driving the global transition to renewable energy. The company's business scope includes mining investment, project operations, mining, spodumene acquisition/processing/sales, geological exploration drilling, Technical consultation, metal (non-metal) laboratory analysis, etc.we are located in Nasarawa State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Manager - Trainee

Location: Nasarawa LG, Nasarawa
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• We are looking for a motivated and experienced HR professional ready to transition into a managerial role.
• The HR Manager Trainee position is designed for individuals with solid HR experience, strong leadership potential, and a desire to take on greater responsibility in managing people and processes.
• This role offers the opportunity to develop managerial capacity while actively supporting and overseeing key HR functions within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and gradually take on oversight of daily HR operations
• Assist in Payroll, recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes
• Supervise HR and administrative staff, ensuring efficiency and accountability
• Implement and enforce HR policies, procedures, and best practices
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, and discipline
• Handle employee relations matters and support conflict resolution
• Coordinate staff welfare and engagement initiatives
• Work closely with management to align HR strategies with organizational goals
• Prepare HR reports and support decision-making processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (Master`s preferred)
• 4 - 5 years of relevant HR experience
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of HR processes and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team management
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Emotional intelligence
• Accountability and initiative
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Salary
Competitive and negotiable based on experience.

Application Closing Date
10th May, 2026.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and Cover letter to: hr@avtne.com using “HR Manager Trainee Application”as the subject of the email.