# Head of HR and Admin - Wellington College International Lagos.

> Alaro City · Epe, Nigeria · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-04

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Administration Department

## Description

### **Key Roles & Responsibilities -**

### **1\. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning**

### ·        Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract top-tier academic and non-academic talent.

### ·        Ensure optimized time-to-hire, cost efficiency, and ≥ 85% offer-to-joining conversion.

### ·        Build strong talent pipelines to meet current and future staffing needs in line with the school’s development plan.

### **2\. Onboarding, Induction & Exit Formalities**

### ·        Deliver structured induction programs ensuring all new staff complete induction as scheduled.

### ·        Provide onboarding packs, statutory training, and assign mentors to support integration.

### ·        Manage exit processes including resignations, settlements, and exit interviews; analyse trends for retention strategies.

### **3\. Compliance & Policy Management**

### ·        Ensure full compliance with labour laws, safeguarding, and statutory requirements in an international school context.

### ·        Oversee work permits, visas, background checks, and police clearances.

### ·        Review and update HR policies annually; ensure all staff are trained and compliant.

### **4\. Performance Management & Appraisals**

### ·        Implement and manage performance appraisal systems ensuring 100% goal setting and timely reviews.

### ·        Provide structured feedback, support professional growth, and manage performance improvement plans (PIPs).

### ·        Partner with academic leadership to align staff performance with school standards and accreditation requirements.

### **5\. Employee Engagement & Retention**

### ·        Drive initiatives to foster a supportive, inclusive, and motivating work environment.

### ·        Organize engagement programs, recognition events, and well-being initiatives tailored to school culture.

### **6\. Training & Professional Development**

### ·        Ensure 100% completion of safeguarding, POSH, fire safety, and first aid training.

### ·        Maintain comprehensive training records and encourage continuous learning opportunities.

### **7\. HR Operations & Systems**

### ·        Ensure HRIS data accuracy (≥ 99%) and manage payroll with zero error.

### ·        Address employee queries within defined timelines and issue HR documents promptly.

### ·        Regularly update organizational charts, job descriptions, and reporting lines.

### **8\. Budgeting & HR Analytics**

### ·        Prepare and manage the annual HR budget with efficient resource utilization.

Use HR data and analytics to inform leadership decisions.

## Requirements

### ·        Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

### ·        10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, preferably within international schools or education sector.

### ·        Strong understanding of global HR practices, safeguarding, and compliance frameworks.

### ·        Demonstrated expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, and performance management.

**Desirable Skills & Attributes**

·        Prior experience in an **international or A Level/IGCSE school environment**.

·        Strategic thinker, problem solver, and collaborative leader.

·        Integrity, transparency, and a commitment to the ethos and values of international education.

## Apply

[Apply at Alaro City](https://apply.workable.com/alaro-city/j/F137E9A1CD/apply)

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