HR & ADMIN MANAGER AT REFINE CONCEPTS | HR & ADMIN JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

Refine Concepts - Our client in the Agro commodity business, is recruiting to fill the position above.

Job Description:

Our client, a major player in the Agro-commodity business, is seeking a high-energy, "boots-on-the-ground" HR & Admin Manager. Unlike traditional strategic HR roles, this is a ground-level execution position requiring a candidate who thrives on direct involvement. You will be responsible for building the workforce from the bottom up leading aggressive recruitment for blue-collar and mid-level roles while maintaining the discipline and operational structure of warehouses and fleet teams.

The ideal candidate is a "street-smart" professional who can navigate the complexities of managing warehouse staff and drivers while ensuring corporate compliance and expatriate support.

Requirements:

Recruitment & Talent Management (Primary Focus)

• End-to-End Hiring: Lead the full recruitment cycle for blue-collar, junior, and mid-level positions to ensure business operations are never understaffed.

• Sourcing: Leverage local networks, agencies, and referrals to find resilient talent suited for the agro-commodity sector.

• Pipeline Management: Proactively maintain a database of vetted candidates for critical, high-turnover roles.

HR Operations & Workforce Discipline

• People Management: Handle onboarding, attendance, leave records, and employee documentation with meticulous detail.

• Conflict & Discipline: Act as the first point of contact for grievances; manage disciplinary actions and conflict resolution among the field and warehouse workforce.

• Performance Monitoring: Ensure high productivity and strict discipline among drivers and warehouse staff, managing absenteeism and shift allocations.

• Compliance: Liaise with government bodies and ensure all HR practices strictly adhere to Nigerian labor laws and statutory requirements.

Administration & Operational Support

• Facility Oversight: Manage the daily administration of offices and warehouses, ensuring utilities, cleanliness, and maintenance are optimal.

• Logistics Coordination: Monitor driver discipline and attendance while ensuring all company vehicle documentation is current.

• Expat Support: Assist in the setup and coordination of expatriate accommodations, including utilities and basic facility management.

• Vendor Relations: Coordinate with service providers and vendors, focusing on cost control and effective negotiation.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience:

  • 7–10 years in HR, recruitment, or people operations.

  • Direct experience in Manufacturing, Warehousing, or Field-based environments is highly preferred.

• Technical Skills:

  • Strong command of Nigerian Labor Laws and HR best practices.

  • Solid understanding of basic administrative and facility operations.

• Core Competencies:

  • Execution Focus: A hands-on personality that prefers being on the floor/field rather than behind a desk.

  • "Street-Smart" Mindset: Ability to effectively communicate with and manage a blue-collar workforce.

  • Problem Solving: A proactive, solution-oriented approach to day-to-day operational challenges.

  • Ownership: A high degree of accountability for workforce stability and facility standards.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should their application to: refineconceptjobs@gmail.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.