Talent Acquisition Officer

Our client is a leading financial consultancy firm located in Lagos. The company provides financial, auditing and outsourcing services. 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 be

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Our client is a leading financial consultancy firm located in Lagos. The company provides financial, auditing and outsourcing services. 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 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)
• Minimum of two years of experience in a talent acquisition role
• This role requires excellent interpersonal skills in order to work closely with others across various departments.
• Experience in full-cycle recruitment, using various interview techniques and evaluation methods
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proficiency with social media, CV databases, and professional networks