Human Resource Associate at Obsidian Capital

Obsidian Capital is a Principal Investment firm established in 2014, focused on transforming African lives by creating companies that deliver sustained, long-term impact. The firm develops locally specialized, globally competitive, large-scale private sector solutions to infrastructure challenges in middle Africa, with a focus on renewable and sustainable power infrastructure. The company is based in Lagos State, Nigeria.

The Human Resource Associate will manage end-to-end HR functions, including recruiting top talent, overseeing employee engagement, managing payroll, and supporting general HR operations. This role ensures the workforce remains motivated, productive, and aligned with organizational goals.

• Lead full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition across multiple channels
• Manage talent management processes, including performance management, promotions, and succession planning
• Drive employee engagement initiatives and maintain a positive organizational culture
• Oversee payroll processes, leave management, and other HR administrative tasks
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and internal HR policies
• Partner with management to support workforce planning and HR strategy
• Utilize HR analytics to provide insights for improving HR processes and employee experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
• CIPM certification (mandatory)
• 5 to 10 years of proven experience in HR, with focus on recruitment and talent management
• Proficiency in MacOS and Apple productivity tools (Pages, Numbers, Keynote)
• Strong knowledge of HR operations, payroll management, and employee engagement strategies
• Knowledge of labor laws and HR compliance
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected]
using the job title as the subject of the email.

Documents Required

• CV
• Cover letter