About this role
HR Analyst
Job Summary
The HR Analyst will provide administrative and analytical support to the Group Head, HR/Admin, by consolidating human resource performance reports, analysing HR metrics and coordinating reporting activities across the three Strategic Business Units (SBUs): Apapa, Numan and Fleet. The role supports effective HR operations through accurate reporting, workforce data analysis, vacancy tracking and timely payroll-related data consolidation.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and coordination support to the Group Head, HR & Admin.
- Consolidate weekly Heads of Department (HODs) management performance reports from HR Managers, Administrative Managers and CSOs across the three SBUs.
- Prepare and consolidate monthly HR management performance reports for the three SBUs.
- Gather, analyse and interpret monthly HR metrics and workforce data to support management decision-making.
- Track and report key HR indicators, including headcount, staff movement, attrition, absenteeism, vacancies and time-to-fill.
- Coordinate the preparation of materials for HOD meetings, follow up on action points and support timely completion of agreed tasks.
- Maintain and update the Vacancy Tracker on a bi-monthly basis and the Critical Roles document monthly.
- Consolidate and compute call-duty data accurately for payroll processing and ensure timely submission before payroll deadlines.
- Identify and escalate discrepancies in HR data, reporting delays and payroll-related exceptions to the Group Head, HR/Admin.
- Support the planning, scheduling and coordination of meetings and other HR administrative activities.
- Ensure HR reports and documentation are accurate, complete and submitted within agreed timelines.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned by management.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (BSc.) in Social Sciences or a related discipline.
- Membership of a recognised professional human resource institution, such as the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM), or a relevant professional body, is required.
- Minimum of four (4) years' relevant experience in Human Resource Administration.
Competencies
- Good knowledge of human resource management principles and administrative practices.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret HR data and identify trends.
- Good people management, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to prepare accurate management reports and meet strict deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work collaboratively with HR teams and stakeholders across multiple business units.
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential employee information responsibly.
Skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, charts and data validation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint for preparing management reports and presentations.
- Working knowledge of Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and payroll systems, such as SAP HCM.
- Experience with data visualisation and dashboard tools, such as Power BI, will be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication skills.
- Resourcefulness and initiative.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Good IT and data management skills.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration.
- High level of confidentiality, accuracy and attention to detail.