Recruitment Officer.

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive Recruitment Officer to manage the end-to-end recruitment process and help our organisation attract and hire top talent. You will be responsible for sourcing candidates, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

As a Recruitment Officer, you will work closely with hiring managers across departments to understand their staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and execute recruitment strategies that fill positions efficiently and with high-quality candidates. You will also contribute to employer branding initiatives to position our organisation as an employer of choice.

The ideal candidate is organised, people-oriented, and knowledgeable about recruitment best practices and the Nigerian talent landscape.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from job requisition and posting to offer management and onboarding coordination.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, professional networks, and recruitment agencies.
• Screen CVs, conduct initial phone or video interviews, and shortlist qualified candidates for hiring managers.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews, assessments, and other evaluation activities with candidates and internal stakeholders.
• Maintain and update the applicant tracking system (ATS), ensuring accurate candidate records and pipeline reporting.
• Develop and maintain relationships with universities, professional associations, and recruitment agencies for talent pipeline building.
• Support employer branding initiatives, including career page management, recruitment events, and social media presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment management tools.
• Strong sourcing skills across multiple channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, and professional communities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging with candidates and hiring managers.
• Knowledge of employment law and recruitment compliance requirements in Nigeria.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR software.

Nice to Have

• CIPM certification or progress towards CIPM membership.
• Experience recruiting for technical or specialised roles in Nigeria.
• Knowledge of competency-based interviewing techniques.
• Experience with recruitment marketing and employer branding strategies.