• Application Deadline:
• Position: Recruitment Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 4 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Human Resources / HR 
  
  

Job Summary

• The Recruitment Officer will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from identifying staffing needs and sourcing candidates to conducting interviews, coordinating selections, and supporting the onboarding of successful candidates.


• The role requires excellent communication, strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external recruitment partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment and selection process from job requisition to offer and onboarding.


• Work with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and develop appropriate recruitment strategies.


• Prepare and post job advertisements on relevant job boards, social media platforms, and other recruitment channels.


• Source qualified candidates through job portals, professional networks, social media, referrals, and direct sourcing.


• Screen CVs and applications against job requirements and shortlist suitable candidates.


• Conduct telephone, virtual, and/or initial interviews with candidates.


• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.


• Maintain an updated database of candidates and recruitment records.


• Conduct reference and background checks where required.


• Prepare interview documentation, recruitment reports, and candidate assessments.


• Communicate recruitment decisions and feedback to candidates professionally.


• Prepare employment offers and coordinate pre-employment documentation.


• Support the onboarding process for newly hired employees.


• Maintain confidentiality of candidate and employee information.


• Monitor recruitment timelines and ensure vacancies are filled within agreed deadlines.


• Build and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies, universities, professional organizations, and other talent sources.


• Ensure recruitment activities comply with company policies and applicable employment laws.


• Provide regular recruitment reports and updates to management.


• Contribute to employer branding and initiatives designed to attract high-quality talent.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Time taken to fill vacancies.


• Quality of candidates shortlisted and hired.


• Recruitment target achievement.


• Candidate and hiring-manager satisfaction.


• Offer acceptance rate.


• New-hire retention rate.


• Recruitment cost per hire.


• Compliance with recruitment procedures and documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field.


• 2 - 4 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a similar HR role.


• Experience managing the end-to-end recruitment process.


• Experience using job boards, recruitment platforms, and social media for candidate sourcing.


• Professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent is an advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.


• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.


• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Good knowledge of recruitment practices and employment procedures.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/recruitment systems.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.


• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate should be:

• Professional and approachable.


• Proactive and results-oriented.


• Confident and persuasive.


• Ethical and trustworthy.


• Highly organized.


• Adaptable and able to work under pressure.


• Customer-focused, with a strong commitment to providing a positive candidate experience.