HR Analyst

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.