• Application Deadline:
• Position: Front Desk Admin / HR Assistant



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 1 - 2 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Human Resources / HR 
  
  

Role Overview

• As the Front Desk Administrator / HR Assistant, you are the face of OBSIDIAN.


• You’ll be the first point of contact for guests, vendors, and callers, while also supporting HR operations behind the scenes.


• From greeting visitors to helping onboard new hires, this role blends admin precision with people-first energy.


• This is a full-time, onsite role based in our Ikoyi office.


• It requires a high level of organization, discretion, and professionalism.


• You’ll need to stay on top of multiple moving parts, stay calm under pressure, and always show up with a welcoming attitude.

Key Responsibilities

Front Desk Operations:

• Welcome and attend to all in-person visitors professionally and promptly.


• Operate the main phone line,ensure it’s active by 9:00 AM and closed by 5:00 PM daily.


• Screen, route, and follow up on incoming calls, messages, and inquiries.


• Maintain a tidy and organized front desk and reception area.


• Log visitor entries, manage deliveries, and coordinate with vendors and service providers.


• Support meeting room scheduling and ensure readiness for internal/external meetings.

Administrative Support:

• Track and replenish office supplies and cleaning materials in collaboration with Admin and Facility teams.


• Handle filing, of office documents.


• Maintain calendars for HR appointments, interviews, assessments, and general office activity.


• Monitor office maintenance needs and liaise with the Facility Manager for prompt resolution.

HR Assistant Duties:

• Assist with interview scheduling, candidate communication, and basic recruitment coordination.


• Support employee onboarding—prepare welcome kits, manage forms, and organize workspace set-up.


• Keep employee records updated—attendance logs, leave trackers, contact lists, etc.


• Assist with drafting HR letters and internal memos under supervision.


• Coordinate minor staff engagement tasks e.g. birthday reminders, celebrations, and HR events.


• Maintain confidentiality on all personnel and company-related matters.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Admin, or a related discipline.


• 1 - 2 years experience in an administrative, HR support, or reception/front desk role.


• Previous experience in a professional or corporate environment is compulsory.

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Impeccable grooming, poise, and a pleasant demeanor.


• Strong multitasking and organizational abilities.


• Tech proficiency - MAC OS; Keynotes, Numbers, Pages


• Proactive, detail-oriented, and dependable.


• Trustworthy, emotionally intelligent, and discreet with sensitive information.