HR Assistant

HR Assistant at GUO Transport Company Limited

Location: Alafia, Coker - Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The HR Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Department in the effective management of staff across all units of GUO Transport & GUO Logistics, including drivers, operations staff, and administrative personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in job postings, candidate shortlisting, and interview scheduling

• Coordinate onboarding processes for new hires and ensure completion of documentation (CVs, credentials, guarantor forms, medicals, etc.)

• Prepare employment letters and onboarding materials

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records (both physical and digital)

• Manage staff database.

• Ensure proper filing and confidentiality of personnel records

• Support HR audits and compliance checks

• Assist in payroll preparation including collation of attendance, leave, overtime, and allowances

• Support administration of employee benefits such as HMO, pension, and insurance

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related issues

• Assist in handling staff complaints and escalate issues where necessary

• Support disciplinary processes and documentation

• Coordinate staff welfare initiatives and engagement activities

• Assist in organizing training programs.

• Maintain training records and track employee development needs

• Support performance appraisal and evaluation processes

• Ensure compliance with Nigerian labour laws and company HR policies

• Monitor validity of operational staff documentation (e.g., driver’s licenses, permits)

• Assist in preparing HR reports (weekly, monthly, and ad hoc)

• Schedule HR meetings and take minutes where required

• Provide general administrative support to the HR department

• Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

• 1 – 2 years’ experience in HR or administrative role (transport / logistics experience is an advantage)

• Basic knowledge of Nigerian Labour Law

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Key Competencies:

• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills

• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to multitask

• Problem-solving and conflict resolution ability

• Remuneration

• Competitive.

Application Closing Date

16th November, 2026.