HR / Corporate Sourcing Generalist at Talent Lab Limited

Talent Lab is an indigenous talent management and capacity development organization that facilitates capacity-building interventions to upskill people within the mass labor market, serves as an aggregator for employers and employees, and is a recruiter of top talent for businesses and organizations.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HR / Corporate Sourcing Generalist

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Technical Responsibilities
Client Engagement:

• Engage with organizations seeking to address talent gaps across various industries.
• Liaise with industry leaders, HR managers, heads of agencies and those in the helm of affairs to keep track of their talent needs.
• Keep a pulse on the industry, identify current trends, follow up on organizations and accurately meet organization’s talent needs.
• Identify and zero in on potential organizations by assessing service offerings and requirements.
• Initiate communication with these organizations through methods such as cold calls, emails, and other channels.
• Develop compelling messages and presentations to effectively convey our value proposition and highlight the competencies of our organization.
• Build and nurture relationships with external organizations to explore collaboration opportunities, including talent acquisition, training, HR services, and strategic alliances.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, best practices, and potential synergies with external entities to enhance our HR strategies.
• Collaborate with other teams to negotiate and manage partnership agreements, contracts, and service-level agreements.
• Oversee and coordinate HR-related projects and initiatives in collaboration with external partners, ensuring successful implementation and achievement of objectives.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of external partnerships and report progress to HR and executive leadership.
• Ensure all external engagements comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.

Recruitment & Selection:

• Collaborate closely with external organizations, hiring managers, HR colleagues, and project owners to understand hiring needs and align recruitment efforts.
• Utilize various online platforms, job boards, and social media networks to source for these candidates.
• Employ Boolean search techniques to identify potential candidates with specific skills.
• Collate CVs and save them in our database for future references.
• Evaluate candidates' resumes, work experience, and qualifications to determine their suitability for specific roles.
• Use competency-based interview techniques to assess candidates' abilities and alignment with job requirements.
• Develop a deep understanding of the cultural nuances and expectations related to the target language and region.
• Prepare and present candidates to organizations, highlighting their relevant skills, experience, and language abilities.
• Provide clear and concise feedback to both candidates and hiring managers.
• Stay informed about industry-specific trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive hiring landscapes in regions where the second language is prevalent.
• Proactively source candidates through various channels, such as job boards, social media, networking events, and referrals.

Institutional Responsibilities

• Strong organizational skills for managing client data, interview notes, and other documentation and ability to generate reports and analytics to track HR metrics.
• Collaboration skills to work effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, hiring managers, HR colleagues, and other departments.
• A commitment to staying updated on industry best practices, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and HR-related trends.
• Willingness to engage in professional development opportunities.
• A commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in any hiring process.
• Strategies to attract and engage candidates from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
• High ethical standards and professionalism in all interactions with candidates, colleagues, and external partners.

Duty Station:

• The role is in Talent Lab’s Head Office but will require client calls in and outside the FCT.

Required Competencies:
Core requirements

• Demonstrated ability to use technology for all HR activities.
• Proficiency in sourcing and identifying clients to fulfill their talent requirements.
• Proficient in sourcing and engaging professionals effectively.
• Ability to conduct effective interviews and assess candidate qualifications & Skill in sourcing and attracting top talent.
• Understanding of HR laws, regulations, and compliance and knowledge of HR best practices and industry trends.
• A commitment to continuous learning and staying updated on HR trends and identifying and addressing personal development needs.
• Awareness of industry trends, salary benchmarks, and competitive hiring landscapes in the developmental industry.
• Knowledge of relevant labor laws and regulations to ensure compliance in the hiring process.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Marketing, Social Sciences, or related field;
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive & Proven experience as an HR Generalist, client sourcing, business development and sales particularly in the development sector.
• Professional HR certification (e.g., SPHRi, PHRi, CIPM).
• Knowledge of relevant employment laws and regulations.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

• Talent Lab is an equal employment employer. We do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable laws.

Application Closing Date
15th January, 2024.