Human Resources Assistant

Job Title: Human Resources Assistant – NYSC Corps Member

Organization: ICAN Online Tutors Academy

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HR Lead

Work Mode: Hybrid (Onsite & Remote)

Employment Type: Internship (NYSC Primary Assignment)

Duration: 12 Months

Role Overview

ICAN Online Tutors Academy is seeking a highly organized, professional, and people-oriented Human Resources Assistant (NYSC Corps Member) to support the HR department in executing day-to-day people operations.

This role provides hands-on exposure to core HR functions including recruitment support, onboarding, documentation, employee relations, and HR reporting within a fast-growing EdTech environment.

Key ResponsibilitiesHR Administration & Records

• Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records, files, and HR databases.
• Support the preparation, issuance, and filing of HR documents such as offer letters, contracts, confirmation letters, memos, and internal notices.
• Ensure proper documentation for onboarding, probation, and exit processes.

Recruitment & Hiring Support

• Assist with posting job openings across approved platforms.
• Support application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communication.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and support hiring documentation.

Onboarding & Staff Support

• Assist with onboarding activities for new hires, interns, and corps members.
• Coordinate orientation sessions and distribute onboarding materials.
• Serve as a first point of contact for basic HR-related inquiries from staff.

Attendance, Leave & Performance Support

• Assist in tracking staff attendance, lateness, leave requests, and approvals.
• Support performance appraisal processes by compiling appraisal documents and trackers.
• Maintain accurate records for HR reporting and audits.

Employee Engagement & Communication

• Support internal communications such as staff announcements, newsletters, and notices.
• Assist with organizing staff engagement activities, trainings, and events.
• Help gather employee feedback through surveys or forms and compile reports.

Compliance & Confidentiality

• Handle employee information with strict confidentiality and professionalism.
• Support adherence to company policies, HR procedures, and data protection guidelines.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and completeness of HR records
• Timeliness in recruitment and onboarding support
• Responsiveness to staff inquiries
• Organization and documentation quality
• Compliance with HR processes and confidentiality standards

Qualifications & Requirements

• Must be a current NYSC Corps Member seeking primary assignment
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Business Administration, Sociology, or a related discipline
• Strong interest in Human Resources and people operations
• Basic knowledge of HR practices is an advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• High level of discretion and professionalism
• Willingness to learn and take initiative
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid work mode, with designated onsite and remote days
• Expected to observe official company working hours on assigned workdays
• Occasional extended hours may be required during recruitment or onboarding periods

What You Will Gain

• Practical exposure to core HR operations
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee relations
• Professional mentorship and career development
• Hands-on HR experience within a growing EdTech organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lagos: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Human Resource Assistance: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Lagos (Required)