HR and Administrative Manager at Marvel Advisory - 2 Openings

Marvel Advisory - We are a recruitment agency that was founded in 2018 by a team of Human Resources and Business Consultants with the aim of transforming the workforce by inspiring productivity, effectiveness, value driven and innovative teams across businesses in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR and Administrative Manager

Locations: Bauchi and Illupeju - Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Human Resources & Administration
Direct Reports: HR Intern, Admin Assistants, Logistics Coordinator
Reports To: Managing Director / CEO

Job Summary

• ​Are you a strategic HR leader who believes that an employee’s long-term success begins on day one? Do you have the vision to design a world-class employee lifecycle and the operational grit to oversee corporate administration?
• ​We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking HR & Administration Manager to architect our people strategy and lead our administrative functions.
• Reporting directly to the Managing Director/CEO, you will serve as a vital partner to the senior leadership team, aligning workforce planning, talent management, and office operations with our core business objectives.
• ​A defining focus of this leadership role is the creation of a best-in-class onboarding experience.
• You will be the architect of a structured, 5-pillar onboarding framework built on Compliance, Clarity, Culture, Connection, and Check-Back—ensuring that every new hire transitions seamlessly from a candidate into a highly productive, engaged team member.

​Key Responsibilities
Strategic HR Leadership & Lifecycle Management:

• ​Partner with executive leadership to design workforce planning frameworks, organizational structures, and change management strategies.
• ​Track and translate workforce data (turnover, cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, engagement) into actionable recommendations.
• ​Oversee end-to-end recruitment, performance management appraisal cycles, career development frameworks, and succession planning.
• ​Provide expert guidance to managers on employee relations, disciplinary procedures, and risk mitigation.

Orchestrating the 5-Pillar Onboarding Experience:

• ​Compliance: Manage the pre-boarding contract cycle, execute NDPR-compliant data collection, and coordinate with Finance for seamless, on-time payroll setup.
• ​Clarity: Build structured, role-specific 90-day onboarding plans and supply line managers with clear objective-setting toolkits.
• ​Culture: Design cultural immersion initiatives, bridging the gap between company values and real-world workplace etiquette.
• ​Connection: Facilitate cross-functional stakeholder introductions and manage an effective "onboarding buddy" or mentorship program.
• ​Check-Back: Conduct formal touchpoints at the 7, 30, 60, and 90-day marks to proactively capture feedback, optimize the probation review process, and reduce early attrition.

Administration & Office Operations:

• ​Oversee daily office administration, facilities management, procurement, and document control systems.
• ​Supervise, mentor, and review the performance of the administrative and logistics support staff.
• ​Manage corporate supplier relationships and assist directors with governance documentation when needed.
• ​Implement and optimize an automated HRIS platform to act as a single source of truth for all people analytics.

​What We Are Looking For (Person Specification)
​Qualifications:

• ​Essential: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• ​Essential: Active professional HR certification (e.g., CIPM Nigeria, SHRM-CP/SCP, CIPD Level 5+).
• ​Desirable: Master’s degree in HRM, an MBA, or a specialized certification in Change Management (e.g., Prosci).

​Experience & Skills:

• ​6–10 years of progressive HR experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial or leadership capacity.
• ​A proven track record of designing, delivering, and measuring the direct commercial impact of structured onboarding programs.
• ​Deep, practical command of Nigerian labor law, FIRS statutory deductions, and NDPR compliance.
• ​Dual capability to act as a strategic advisor to the board while comfortably executing hands-on administrative and office operations.
• ​Strong numerical and data fluency, with experience using HRIS platforms and generating HR metrics.

​Working Conditions:

• ​Standard office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with professional flexibility required during peak recruitment or organizational changes.
• ​Based primarily in our Lagos office with occasional local travel for corporate events or training.

​Pre-Employment Requirements:

• ​Satisfactory background checks and a minimum of two professional references.
• ​Verification of all stated academic degrees and professional HR certifications (CIPM/SHRM/CIPD).
• ​A valid means of identification.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 monthly. 

Application Closing Date
23rd July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: marvelrecruitment7@gmail.com using "HR Manager" as the subject of the email.