Lagos, Ikeja, 04/07
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Office Assistant
Company Name
Avalon outsourcing
Job Type
Part-Time
Work Setup
Office
Application Deadline
July 20th 2026
Responsibilities
*office assistant with hr responsibilities* = you’re the “people + admin” hub of the office. You won’t do full hr manager stuff, but you handle the day-to-day people ops.
*core hr responsibilities for an office assistant:*
*1. Recruitment + onboarding*
- post job ads on jiji, jobberman, myjobmag, etc.
- collect + screen cvs/applications
- schedule interviews for managers, send invites
- prepare onboarding docs, id cards, company handbook for new hires
- first point of contact for new staff questions
*2. Records + documentation*
- keep updated staff files: contracts, cvs, id copies, emergency contacts
- track leave days, sick days, lateness/absenteeism
- maintain attendance register or biometric logs
- file hr letters: appointment letters, warning letters, resignation letters
*3. Payroll support*
- collect/update bank details + staff info for payroll
- track overtime, deductions, allowances
- liaise with accountant/payroll officer on staff changes.
Requirements & Skills
1. Education + basic requirements*
- *education*: ond/nce minimum. Hnd/b.Sc is a plus, especially if hr duties are involved
- *experience*: 0-2 years. Many companies accept fresh grads/nysc for entry-level
- *age*: usually 18-35, but not always strict
- *location*: must be in/around lagos + willing to resume physically
*2. Core skills - must have*
- *computer literacy*: ms word, excel, powerpoint, google sheets/docs. For hr: basic excel for attendance/leave tracking
- *typing + filing*: 30-40 wpm typing. Good with physical + digital filing systems
- *communication*: clear written + spoken english. You’ll email staff, answer phones, talk to visitors
- *organization*: multitasking, calendar management, keeping records tidy
- *attention to detail*: hr docs/contracts can’t have errors
*3. Hr-specific skills - if the role has hr duties*
- *confidentiality/discretion*: staff salary, complaints, personal info must stay private
Minimum Qualification Requirements
1. Education - minimum*
- *ssce/waec/neco* with 5 credits including english + math. That’s the absolute minimum for small businesses/smes
- *ond/nce* - standard minimum for most corporate offices, banks, ngos, schools. This is what 80% of job posts ask for
- *hnd/b.Sc* - only required if the role has heavy hr/admin duties or at big companies/multinationals
*2. Experience - minimum*
- *0-1 year*: tons of roles accept fresh grads/nysc/corpers. "nysc certificate not compulsory but an advantage"
- *1-2 years*: if they want someone who can hit the ground running with filing, typing, phones
- experience with jiji, jobberman posting + basic hr is a plus but not required
*3. Age*
- *18-35 years* is the common range. Some smes don’t care as long as you can work
- nysc completion/exemption letter sometimes asked for
*4. Skills - non-negotiable minimums*
- *literacy*: read, write, speak english clearly. You’ll take calls + write emails
- *basic computer*: ms word + excel basic.
Minimum Experience
less than 1 year
We are searching for a reliable and organized Office Assistant to join our team and support our daily administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be efficient in handling clerical duties, providing administrative support, and ensuring smooth office operations. If you have excellent organizational skills and a proactive attitude, we encourage you to apply.
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