📍 Location: Lagos (Hybrid – part remote, part in-office)
About LemFi
LemFi (YC S21) is a growing fintech company on a mission to make banking simpler for Africans living abroad. We help our users manage money seamlessly across borders with a multi-currency account that allows them to send, receive, and hold funds from Africa and beyond. With operations in the UK, USA, Canada, and Nigeria, we’re expanding fast — and we’re looking for someone who can help us bring our culture to life in Lagos.
The Role
We’re searching for an organized, people-first professional to join our team as a People Operations Assistant. You’ll be the go-to person for our Nigerian employees — someone who ensures that every team member feels supported, connected, and proud to work at LemFi.
In this role, you’ll help new hires settle in, plan engaging company events, manage local HR processes, and keep our Lagos operations running smoothly. You’ll also work closely with our global People Team to make sure our culture, policies, and initiatives are consistent across all locations.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Create a smooth onboarding experience for new employees and help them feel at home from day one.
- Plan and host engaging team activities — from all-hands meetings and celebrations to wellness and volunteering events.
- Support local communication and culture initiatives that reflect LemFi’s values.
- Serve as the first point of contact for HR-related questions or general employee support.
- Coordinate with vendors and service providers to keep operations efficient and organized.
- Maintain accurate employee records while ensuring compliance with Nigerian employment laws.
- Assist with interview scheduling and candidate coordination during the hiring process.
- Provide administrative support with HR documentation and help improve internal processes where needed.
Who You Are
- You’re proactive, approachable, and enjoy working with people.
- You communicate clearly, handle details with care, and can balance multiple priorities with ease.
- You enjoy building a positive workplace culture and know what makes people feel valued.
- You have experience in event planning, office management, or people operations.
- A good understanding of Nigerian labor practices and experience in a global team is a big plus.
- Why Join LemFi
- You’ll play a key role in shaping the employee experience for LemFi’s Nigeria team.
- You’ll gain hands-on exposure to global HR operations in a fast-growing fintech environment.
- You’ll receive mentorship and have opportunities to grow into broader HR or People Operations roles.
- Most importantly, you’ll help build an environment where people love coming to work.
