Talent Acquisition Specialist at a Fast-growing Microfinance Institution

A  fast-growing microfinance institution located in the heart of Lagos State requires exceptional individuals to fill the vacancy below:

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Purpose of the Job

• We are looking for a talent acquisition sspecialist to undertake all hiring activities, from advertising open roles to interviewing candidates and closing hires.
• Ultimately, you will be responsible for hiring talents while maintaining a positive candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish job ads in various portals
• Network with potential hires through professional groups on social media and during events
• Collaborate with hiring managers to set qualification criteria for future employees
• Screen resumes and job applications
• Conduct initial phone screens to create shortlists of qualified candidates
• Interview candidates in-person for a wide range of roles (junior and senior)
• Track hiring metrics including time-to-hire, time-to-fill and source of hire
• Design, distribute and measure the results of candidate experience surveys
• Train and advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques and assessment methods
• Host and participate in job fairs
• Follow up with candidates throughout the hiring process
• Maintain a database of potential candidates for future job openings

Person Specifications

• B.Sc. in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations & Personnel Management and allied disciplines
• Relevant professional certification such as CIPM, PHRI et., is an advantage
• A minimum of 2 years work experience as talent acquisition specialist
• Hands-on experience with the largest job sites like Monster and Indeed
• Knowledge of sourcing techniques on social media and niche professional websites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Github and Stack Overflow
• Must have an advanced knowledge of office suits; Ms Word, Power Point , Excel.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communications skills
• A highly diligent , result-oriented, meticulous, teachable,  energetic and trustworthy individual  is needed for this position.
• Candidates should not be more than twenty – five ( 25) years old

Application Closing Date
6th July, 2021.