Senior Talent Acquisition Officer at Terawork

TERAWORK is the leading online talent marketplace in Africa that helps businesses thrive by connecting them with professional talent without geographical barriers. We have a pool of professionals with varying levels of expertise across tech, digital, business and lifestyle services.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Talent Acquisition Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hiring managers and clients to understand their staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases.
• Assists with the development and revision of specifications and job descriptions for selected positions.
• Proactively source and attract candidates globally through various channels, including online platforms, professional networks, industry-specific communities, and job boards.
• Conduct comprehensive screenings and interviews to assess candidates' skills, qualifications, cultural fit, and ability to work in any environment.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future job openings.
• Assist in the preparation of HR documents, such as contracts and letters.
• Build strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment process.
• Support in organizing and conducting employee orientation and training programs.
• Collaborate with the Talent team to facilitate the onboarding and relocation process for hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.
• Partner with hiring managers to provide guidance and support in the selection and decision-making process for candidates.
• Utilize applicant tracking systems and other recruitment tools to streamline the hiring process and maintain accurate candidate data.
• Provide regular updates and reports on recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, source of hire, and candidate conversion rates.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws, immigration regulations, and data protection requirements when conducting global recruitment activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5 years proven experience with recruitment and Human Resources.
• Experience and familiarity with various sourcing techniques for local and international recruitment, including direct sourcing, global job boards, LinkedIn, and professional networks.
• Good knowledge of basic programing languages
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a globally dispersed team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and build relationships with candidates and stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Professional certifications in HR or global recruitment is a plus.
• Must be well organized and demonstrate good attention to detail.
• Must possess intermediate to advanced MS Office skill.

Application Closing Date
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