HR & Administrative Specialist

Proten | Kano, Nigeria

Full-Time Posted today 1 view

About the Role

Proten International is recruiting an HR & Administrative Specialist on behalf of our client operating in the dynamic Food & Beverages and Export industry. In this critical role, you will lead human resources and administrative functions, ensuring seamless daily operations, compliance, and workplace safety in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee comprehensive HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance management, payroll processing, and employee relations.
  • Manage core administrative functions such as procurement, office supplies, vendor payments, record keeping, and company asset tracking.
  • Ensure strict adherence to Nigerian labour laws, company policies, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and QHSE standards.
  • Supervise support personnel including security teams, warehouse staff, and sanitation personnel.
  • Monitor workplace safety protocols, PPE compliance, staff hygiene standards, and overall conduct.
  • Maintain a secure work environment by proactively identifying, preventing, and reporting safety incidents or security risks.
  • Coordinate administrative projects, track deliverables, and optimize resource allocation.
Qualifications
  • Degree or Diploma in Management, Economics, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a supervisory or management capacity.
  • Mandatory prior experience working in the Food & Beverages, Export, or Herbs & Spices industry (hibiscus export experience is a strong advantage).
  • Professional HR certification such as CIPM or HRCI is highly advantageous.
  • Background in Industrial Security coupled with certifications in Food Defense, NEBOSH, HACCP, ISPON Level 3, QHSE, or QMS.
  • Bilingual fluency in both English and Hausa is strictly required.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary package commensurate with experience.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a reputable international human capital firm.
  • Dynamic work environment with exposure to the thriving export and agricultural supply chain sectors.

Skills

Human Resources Administrative Management Payroll QHSE Compliance Food Safety Supply Chain Administration Industrial Security Hausa Language
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