Lagos
Decagon is an elite technology organization dedicated to bridging the gap between exceptional young talent and global opportunities. We drive impact through a proven legacy of talent creation and premium enterprise solutions.
Through Decagon Institute (https://decagon.institute/), we have successfully produced over 1,500 world-class software engineers, establishing a powerful benchmark for technical excellence. Today, we build on that foundation through our acquired entity, Vertex (https://www.vertex.com/), delivering top-tier tech consulting, implementation, and staff augmentation services to a global clientele, with a strong footprint across North America and beyond.
Guided by this dual expertise, we continue to explore innovative initiatives designed to bridge the gap between brilliant youth and life-changing opportunities through structured funding and development pathways.
At Decagon, you will be part of a winning, mission-driven team shaping the future of global tech while empowering the next generation of leaders.
Responsibilities
- Full-Cycle Recruitment: Execute end-to-end recruitment and talent acquisition strategies for both technical and non-technical roles, ensuring quality hires in record time.
- Contract Management & Onboarding: Own the preparation of employment contracts and design a seamless, welcoming onboarding experience for new hires.
- Performance Management: Coordinate and drive the internal performance appraisal framework to foster growth and accountability across teams.
- Data Integrity: Maintain a zero-compromise standard for the management and security of highly confidential HR records and personnel files.
- Payroll Administration: Seamlessly prepare and submit monthly payroll data, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Benefits Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for the company’s Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) partner, managing enrollments and resolving employee queries.
- Background & Reference Verifications: Professionally process bi-weekly employment and academic reference requests for previous Decagon employees and software engineers (Decadevs).
- Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and enforce regulatory compliance standards across the entire employee lifecycle.
- Asset & Inventory Management: Oversee work tools provisioning, optimized allocation, and strict inventory control to keep the team fully equipped.
- Workplace Coordination: Act as a central bridge for day-to-day office operations, vendor relationships, and administrative initiatives that support a productive work environment.
- Ad-Hoc Support: Handle other related tasks & projects that may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements & Skillsets
- Experience: 1–2 years of proven experience in HR, Operations, or a similar administrative role.
- Professional Certification: CIPM (Chartered Institute of Personnel Management) or similar HR certification is strongly preferred.
- AI-Forward Mindset: An innovative professional who expertly integrates AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, specialized HR automation) to exponentially multiply productivity and execution speed.
- Education: Strong academic qualifications with a record of excellence.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate thoughts clearly and professionally.
- Tech-Savviness: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) with strong presentation and data management skills.
- Core Competencies: Extreme attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and a high degree of resourcefulness.
- Agility: Proven ability to thrive, prioritize, and self-manage in a high-octane, fast-paced environment.
- Autonomy: A strong sense of accountability and the confidence to take initiative within reasonable limits.
- Discretion: High emotional intelligence and an unimpeachable sense of integrity when handling sensitive organizational and personal data.
Other Details
- Work Type: Full-time Staff
- Work Mode: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 days remote per week)
- Location: Lagos (Lekki Axis: Chevron – Eleganza environs)
- Remuneration: Competitive
- Benefits & Perks: HMO, Pension, Work Tool (Laptop).
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If your profile aligns with our vision and you are ready to make a tangible impact in an elite tech ecosystem, we encourage you to apply.