Talent Acquisition Officer

Our client is a leading IT Training Establishment in Nigeria. The company has excelled in IT Training/Education, Publishing, IT Consultancy and IT Solutions Development & Services. In its over 20 years of successful existence, the company has graduated over 50,000 students at its CPN-accredited IT Training Centres located in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Kano and other cities nationwide. To achieve it’s expansion drive, the Company is now seeking to recruit a Talent Acquisition Officer.

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Our client is a leading IT Training Establishment in Nigeria. The company has excelled in IT Training/Education, Publishing, IT Consultancy and IT Solutions Development & Services. In its over 20 years of successful existence, the company has graduated over 50,000 students at its CPN-accredited IT Training Centres located in Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, Kano and other cities nationwide. To achieve it’s expansion drive, the Company is now seeking to recruit a Talent Acquisition Officer.

Reporting to the Head, Human capital management, you will source, identify, screen, and hire candidates for various roles in the company. You will provide input to ensure that teams consist of diverse and qualified individuals. In addition, you will Ensure that staffing needs are being met with a long-term strategy in mind; devise and implement sourcing strategies, such as an employer branding initiative, to build pipelines for potential applicants; create and implement end-to-end hiring processes to ensure a positive experience for candidates; and form close relationships with hiring managers to ensure clear expectations for candidates and interviewers.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and candidate selection criteria

Source applicants through online channels, such as LinkedIn and other professional networks

Create job descriptions and interview questions that reflect the requirements for each position

Compile lists of most-suitable candidates by assessing their CVs, portfolios, and references

Organise and attend job fairs and recruitment events to build a strong candidate pipeline

Maintain records of all materials used for recruitment, including interview notes and related paperwork, to share with key stakeholders

Required skills and qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources management or similar field

Minimum of three years of experience in a talent acquisition, proficiency with applicant tracking systems, and an ability to devise sourcing strategies for potential applicants. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills for working closely with others across various departments.

Experience in full-cycle recruiting, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Proficiency with social media, CV databases, and professional networks

Experience in using LinkedIn Talent Solutions to proactively source candidates

Proficiency in documenting processes and keeping up with industry trends