Talent Acquisition Officer

Job summary

The Talent Acquisition Officer is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing to onboarding. This role focuses on attracting, selecting, and hiring high-quality candidates who align with the company's culture and technical requirements, supporting both manufacturing operations and corporate functions.

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

• Partner with managers across departments (Production, Technical, Commercial, Corporate) to understand staffing needs, define job requirements, and develop tailored recruitment strategies for each vacancy.
• Proactively source candidates using multiple channels, including job boards, social media (LinkedIn), professional networks, employee referrals, and recruitment agencies when necessary. Build and maintain a talent pool for critical and recurring roles.
• Review applications, conduct initial phone screenings (where necessary), and coordinate technical assessments or tests to evaluate candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Schedule and facilitate interview panels to ensure a structured and fair selection process. May participate in interviews for junior to mid-level positions.
• Extend job offers to select candidates, negotiate terms within approved guidelines, and manage the pre-employment process, including background checks.
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires, from offer acceptance to first-day orientation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the recruitment tracker. Generate recruitment metrics and reports for management review.
• Support initiatives to promote our organization as an employer of choice in the market, including managing the company's career page and recruitment-related social media content.

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or related fields.
• Related professional certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in recruitment or talent acquisition.
• Must be able to source, interview, and evaluate candidates.
• Ability to promote the company as an attractive workplace.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills for candidate engagement and offer management.
• Ability to use recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire) to improve processes.
• Knowledge of Labour laws, equal employment opportunity regulations, and diversity practices.