About the Role
LemFi (Formerly Lemonade Finance) is building a neobank for immigrants in North America and Europe, helping millions of Africans move money freely and affordably across borders. Operating globally with a remote-first mindset, our Lagos hub is a vibrant centre of over 250 talented team members driving our mission forward. We are seeking a dedicated People Advisor to join us on a hybrid basis, acting as the day-to-day HR point of contact and partnering closely with our People Lead, Africa to foster an engaging, compliant, and high-performance workplace culture in Nigeria.
Key Responsibilities- Manage end-to-end employee relations cases in Nigeria, including performance, conduct, and grievances, resolving them with empathy, fairness, and legal precision.
- Advise and coach senior Nigerian leaders on team dynamics, performance management, and key people decisions.
- Ensure local statutory compliance, supporting processes related to PAYE, HMO, Pension, NHF, and the Nigerian Labour Act.
- Facilitate training sessions for people managers on LemFi management standards and support the rollout of global people initiatives locally.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition for local hiring needs and oversee Lagos office management, including culture building and workspace experience.
- Champion the adoption of AI-driven HR tools to automate administrative tasks and enhance strategic employee engagement.
- 3 to 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist with robust employee relations exposure within the Nigerian market.
- Working knowledge of the Nigerian Labour Act and statutory requirements such as PAYE, HMO, Pension, and NHF.
- Demonstrated experience coaching and advising senior stakeholders and people managers.
- Familiarity with modern HRIS platforms, with experience using Rippling considered a strong advantage.
- Pragmatic mindset, comfortable thriving in the fast-paced, ambiguous environment of a scaling tech company.
- Competitive salary and compensation package.
- Hybrid working model with flexibility between home and our dynamic Lagos hub.
- Opportunity to work with a fast-growing global fintech expanding financial access for Africans worldwide.
- Continuous learning environment with exposure to AI integration and modern HR practices.