• Application Deadline:
• Position: Talent Specialist (Abuja)



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 5 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Human Resources / HR 
  
  

Position Overview

• As our Talent Specialist, you’ll play a key role in helping us grow our team across the country.


• You’ll drive end-to-end recruitment, support hiring managers, coordinate onboarding and ensure every candidate and new hire has great experience.


• From sourcing talent for field roles to supporting Finance, HR and Operations hiring; this role puts you at the center of Jaza's growth.


• This is a great opportunity to own key HR processes, work in a fast-paced environment and help build a strong, people-first culture.

Responsibilities

Recruitment & Selection:

• Manage high-volume hiring campaigns for both field and office roles


• Source, screen and interview candidates efficiently taking them through the recruitment process and qualifying the best and brightest to join our team.


• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and forecast talent needs.


• Conduct background checks and verify references.


• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure confidential data.


• Generate reports and track recruitment KPIs (e.g. time-to-fill, time to hire and number of hires against targets).


• Keep hiring teams updated on interview progress and scheduling.


• Ensure all recruitment processes comply with local labor laws and company policies.

Onboarding & Employee Experience:

• Collect and process all pre-employment documentation


• Deliver a smooth and engaging onboarding experience for all new hires.


• Coordinate company culture and values orientation.


• Schedule technical onboarding sessions with subject matter experts.


• Update and maintain employee records in the HRMS, drive and physical files.


• Act as custodian of employee records, ensuring secure and accurate data handling.


• Support employee engagement initiatives that enhance workplace experience.

HR Support & Projects:

• Promote Jaza’s employer brand and help attract top talent.


• Act as the go-to point of contact for candidates, hiring managers and internal stakeholders.


• Optimize the use of HRMS for recruitment and onboarding workflows.


• Support internal HR initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Psychology or a related field


• 5 years of experience in Human Resources, including at least 3 years focused on recruitment


• Proven ability to run high-volume recruitment drives, especially for field-based roles.


• Experience supporting hiring managers and collaborating across departments


• Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environments where priorities evolve quickly


• Proficiency with HR systems and tools (HRIS/HRMS), with an interest in process optimization


• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high level of professionalism


• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and ability to manage multiple priorities


• A discreet, trustworthy approach to handling sensitive information and employee data


• Confident negotiator with strong interpersonal skills


• High standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability


• A self-starter mindset; you take ownership and follow through


• Passionate about helping others succeed and making meaningful contributions to team culture


• Open-minded, flexible and always ready to learn and grow.