Nigeria Recruitment Specialist

About the Role

• The Nigeria Recruitment Specialist will represent the Global Recruitment team in Minna, Nigeria.
• They will coordinate with the in-country HR team to fill high-volume openings for the country program as we expand and will manage additional Recruitment support if needed.

Responsibilities

Direct ownership of 10-12 pipelines:

• Oversee candidate screening and selection process from the review of applications through the interview process for 10-12 roles ranging from JL1-8 with upskilling to JL9-14. Note that most roles will be Nigeria-based roles.
• Guide candidates through our multi-step process interviews, assessments and exercises with clear communication, excellent customer service and support to all candidates.
• Assist Hiring Managers with creating interview materials, train them to use our Recruitment platforms and provide other support as requested.

Nigeria Program Recruitment Business Partner:

• Assist Hiring Managers with creating interview materials, train them to use our Recruitment platforms and provide other support as requested.
• You will maintain regular communication with the Nigeria stakeholders to drive a Recruitment strategy and to support assigned hiring needs.
• You will also influence Nigeria’s stakeholders to comply with global strategy and policy, respond accordingly to urgent hiring needs, and implement initiatives to support the recruitment mandate.
• Partner with the in-country HR team for assigned roles, maintaining a dotted relationship to jointly drive staffing targets.
• Ensure recruitment activities transition seamlessly into the end-to-end onboarding and other downstream HR process and, while aligned with local workforce planning.

Career Growth and Development:

• We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people.
• You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance.
• We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals.
• You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications

• 4 -7 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, human resources, or a related role.
• Proven ability to simultaneously manage 10–12 diverse recruitment pipelines from initial screening through to final offer.
• Act as a trusted Business Partner to Hiring Managers, influencing decisions and managing expectations effectively.
• A strong customer-service mindset to guide candidates empathetically through a demanding, multi-step hiring process.
• Deep understanding of the Nigerian talent landscape, local hiring nuances, and regional sourcing channels.