Contango is your strategic partner for transformative growth and sustained success.
Our team excels in providing comprehensive growth solutions that combine global best practices with local market expertise. We focus on long-term value creation, empowering our clients to achieve the full scale of their aspirations.
As a trusted advisor to ADQ's portfolio companies, Contango helps CEOs drive strategic growth initiatives, navigate disruptive forces, and maximize long-term value creation.
Role Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HR Assistant to support our dynamic HR team. This role is ideal for professionals with strong organizational skills, a structured mindset, and a passion for operational excellence. As an HR Assistant, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate employee records, supporting recruitment efforts for support staff, and driving consistency across our job documentation. You will also contribute to improving internal processes by consolidating workforce data and enhancing the efficiency of key HR workflows.
Key Responsibilities
General HR Administration
Assist with day-to-day HR operations, including employee documentation and file management
Maintain and update employee records in both digital and physical formats
Ensure proper organization of all HR documents in the shared folders for ease of access and compliance
Management
Consolidate, standardize, and update all existing job descriptions
Create a centralized repository in a shared folder with version-controlled and properly named files
Coordinate with department heads to ensure JD alignment with current role expectations
Support Staff Recruitment
Proactively source CVs for open support staff roles using job portals, LinkedIn, and internal databases
Screen and organize profiles for review by the Talent Acquisition lead
Follow up with hiring managers for feedback and next steps
Recruitment Coordination
Draft and send invitations to internal recruitment training sessions
Track attendance and manage responses for scheduled trainings
Follow up with interviewers to collect timely and structured interview feedback
Maintain a tracking sheet for interviews and feedback completion status
Employee Background Recordkeeping
Review employee CVs (current and new hires) to extract:
+ Total years of experience in management consulting (if any)
+ Name of the last employer Populate and maintain an internal master file for quick reference and reporting
Ensure data accuracy through manual verification and regular updates
Core Competencies
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
3-5 years of relevant experience in HR support or coordination
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Word); familiarity with SharePoint or cloud-based storage tools is a plus
Excellent organizational and communication skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism
What we offer
At Contango, we offer a collaborative and fast-paced environment where you will work alongside talented professionals driving impactful change in the region. As part of our HR team, you will gain hands-on exposure to the full employee lifecycle and play a critical role in shaping internal processes.
We provide:
Competitive compensation and benefits
A supportive, inclusive culture with strong leadership visibility
Learning opportunities across HR operations and talent acquisition
Direct involvement in high-impact projects within a growing consultancy
Access to structured feedback and professional development
Join us to grow your career in HR while contributing to one of the region's most exciting consulting firms.
Disclaimer:
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