HR & Admin Officer

Company Overview

Okra Solar is dedicated to providing universal energy access by delivering cost-effective, reliable electricity through its Mesh Grid technology to off-grid households, partnering with local energy providers to empower communities and foster growth.

Role Summary

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-focused HR & Admin Officer to manage people operations, office administration, and streamline internal processes in Nigeria. This role supports recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and employee engagement to facilitate the company’s mission toward 100% energy access.

Human Resources Administration

• Manage employee documentation securely following company procedures.
• Provide HR-related documents and support daily HR tasks.
• Assist with onboarding activities including equipment procurement, workspace allocation, and welcome kits.
• Organize internal and external training sessions in Nigeria to support learning and development.
• Ensure adherence to Nigerian labor laws and stay updated on employment legislation.
• Collaborate with legal advisors or external consultants to maintain compliance.
• Support implementation of payroll and employee benefits such as health insurance.

Recruitment

• Oversee full recruitment cycles for junior and mid-level roles within Nigeria.
• Create, review, and distribute job descriptions.
• Screen candidates and conduct interviews.
• Arrange interviews and office visits in coordination with hiring managers.
• Promote positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Contribute to employer branding to attract top local talent.

Onboarding and Employee Experience

• Coordinate onboarding to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
• Conduct in-person onboarding sessions covering company introduction, policies, and processes.
• Organize trainings, team-building activities, and internal events to foster an engaging company culture consistent with global initiatives.
• Serve as the HR representative and primary point of contact for the Nigeria office, addressing concerns and communicating necessary improvements to the global HR team.

Employee Mobility

• Facilitate local and international employee movements to and within Nigeria.
• Arrange travel bookings such as flights and hotels.
• Coordinate visa applications and documentation to comply with Nigerian regulations.
• Plan office visits and manage transportation logistics for field or airport pickups.

Office Administration

• Maintain a clean, well-equipped office environment conducive to productivity.
• Handle procurement and management of office supplies and equipment.
• Liaise with building lessors regarding contracts and office maintenance issues.
• Gather feedback on office conditions and propose enhancements.
• Support organization of company events and manage visits by external stakeholders.
• Track allocation of equipment for current and new employees.

Skills and Experience

• Proficiency in Google Workspace including Sheets/Excel, Docs, and Slides.
• Experience with calendar tools (preferably Google Calendar) and communication platforms (ideally Slack).
• Capable of handling travel booking systems and visa processes.
• Familiarity with managing relationships with office suppliers and service providers.
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian Labor Law and recruitment methodologies.
• At least three years of HR experience covering general HR, recruitment, onboarding, compliance, and office management, preferably within fast-paced startups.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to HRIS platforms for managing employee records and documents.
• Experience with Dropbox Sign and Airtable.

Personal Attributes

• Motivated to continuously learn and improve.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong collaborative and teamwork abilities, comfortable working remotely.
• Transparent, open to feedback, and respectful in interactions.
• Highly attentive to detail and capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Committed to confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Service-oriented with flexibility to adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Initiative to identify and implement process and culture enhancements.

Benefits

• Flexible working locations and hours.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Diverse and dynamic workplace culture.
• Additional and flexible parental leave policies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Okra Solar promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel respected, supported, and empowered. We actively seek to build and nurture a team from varied backgrounds, enhancing innovation and collaboration to achieve our mission of universal energy access.