HR Operations Specialist

Bristow Group Inc., based in Houston, Texas, is the leading provider of helicopter services to the worldwide offshore energy industry based on the number of aircraft operated, and one of two helicopter service providers to the offshore energy industry with global operations. Bristow has proudly served the offshore oil transport industry in major exploration and production arenas for more than 50 years and has been responsible for many industry-leading technological innovations. Bristow currently has major helicopter transportation operations in the North Sea, Nigeria and the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, and in most of the other major offshore oil and gas producing regions of the world, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Russia and Trinidad. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR Operations Specialist Job Requisition ID: R-0005876

Location: Lagos

Job type: Full time Summary The HR Operations Specialist is responsible for the administration, coordination and continuous improvement of core HR operations, including payroll, HR systems, employee lifecycle management, workforce analytics, benefits administration, training coordination, compliance activities and HR projects. The role acts as a central point for HR operational excellence, ensuring accurate processes, reliable data, regulatory compliance and a high-quality employee experience while supporting HR leadership with workforce insights and program delivery. Principal

Responsibilities

Payroll governance and administration Reporting and workforce analytics HR systems administration Employee lifecycle administration Absence management administration Benefits and pension administration Employe Tax Adminstration Training coordination Recruitment coordination Workforce planning support HR project support Change program administration Visa and expatriate administration Audit and compliance support Key Tasks /

Responsibilities

Payroll Governance & Administration: Coordinate monthly payroll processing activities and ensure payroll instructions are complete, accurate and appropriately approved prior to processing. Maintain records of all employee pay changes, including promotions, salary adjustments, allowances, transfers and other payroll-related transactions. Liaise with payroll providers to ensure approved payroll instructions are accurately processed. Perform payroll validation checks and support payroll reconciliation activities. Support employees with payroll-related enquiries and escalate complex matters as appropriate. Ensure payroll records and supporting documentation are maintained in compliance with audit requirements. Monitor payroll schedules and ensure payroll deadlines are achieved. Reporting & Workforce Analytics: Produce regular HR reports including headcount, turnover, recruitment activity, absence, overtime, training, diversity and workforce demographics. Maintain workforce dashboards, scorecards and HR metrics reports. Analyse HR data and identify trends, anomalies and areas requiring further investigation. Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual workforce reports. Maintain workforce planning data, including vacancies, recruitment statistics, attrition and organisational changes. Support HR leadership with data required for budgeting, resource planning and management reporting. Ensure the integrity, accuracy and confidentiality of HR data. HR Systems Administration: Maintain accurate employee data within HR information systems, including iConnect and other HR platforms. Process employee lifecycle transactions, including new hires, promotions, transfers, salary changes and terminations. Conduct periodic audits of HR data and records. Support employees and managers with HR system and self-service enquiries. Generate HR reports and employee documentation from HR systems. Support HR system enhancements, testing and implementation activities. Maintain compliance with company data management and record retention requirements. Employee Lifecycle Administration: Recruitment & Onboarding: Coordinate recruitment activities, including job advertising, interview scheduling and candidate communications. Support preparation of offer letters, employment documentation and onboarding activities. Maintain recruitment records and recruitment activity trackers. Coordinate employee induction and onboarding program. Employee Changes: Process employee transfers, promotions, salary changes and employment status updates. Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files. Offboarding: Coordinate resignation, retirement and termination administration. Manage exit documentation, exit interviews and leaver checklists. Prepare terminal benefit calculations and supporting documentation. Coordinate required notifications to internal and external stakeholders. Absence Management Administration: Maintain accurate records of leave, sickness absence and other employee absences. Monitor absence levels and provide regular reports to HR leadership. Coordinate long-term sickness administration and employee communications. Liaise with Occupational Health and medical providers where required. Ensure absence records are accurately maintained in HR systems. Follow up on leave balances, outstanding documentation and return-to-work requirements.