Recruitment Specialist at Talentpool Nigeria

TalentPool is Nigeria's emerging human capital solutions company providing a wide range of human capital and business support solutions to businesses. We work with our clients to provide bespoke solutions and hiring that addresses core human capital challenges through talent search, training, background checks, payroll management and outsourcing.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Recruitment Specialist

Location: Lagos

Role Overview

• As a Recruitment Specialist, you will be responsible for driving end-to-end recruitment efforts for both technical and non-technical roles.
• You’ll work closely with hiring managers to understand business needs, create attractive job postings, source top candidates, and ensure a smooth, professional interview process.
• You must be a natural people connector, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Your impact will be seen in the quality of hires and the speed at which we scale.

Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Sourcing:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand role requirements, team dynamics, and ideal candidate profiles.
• Write clear, engaging job descriptions and post roles across job boards, social media, and internal platforms.
• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, job platforms, databases, referrals, and networking strategies.
• Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline across multiple functions.

Screening & Selection:

• Review applications and conduct initial screening calls to assess qualifications, motivation, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interviews and manage communications between candidates and hiring managers.
• Administer relevant assessments, reference checks, and background verifications where applicable.

Candidate Experience:

• Ensure every candidate, successful or not, has a respectful and positive experience throughout the hiring process.
• Communicate clearly, timely, and professionally at every stage of the recruitment funnel.
• Maintain relationships with past applicants and passive talent for future opportunities.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain accurate recruitment records, metrics, and reports (e.g., time-to-fill, source effectiveness).
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend improvements to recruitment strategy and candidate processes.
• Stay updated on hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and best practices in recruitment.

Requirements
Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or HR, ideally in a tech, fintech, or startup environment.
• Proven ability to manage full-cycle recruitment processes across multiple roles and functions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Passionate about people, diversity, and building inclusive teams.

Salary
Competitive.

Application Closing Date
6th August, 2025.