Talent Planning & Acquisition Lead at FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P)

FIRST Exploration & Petroleum Development Company Limited (FIRST E&P) is a Nigerian oil and gas company that was established in 2011. It started formal business operations on the 1st of July, 2012. FIRST E&P is a deeply technical, commercial and entrepreneurial organization, with full delivery capability across the entire upstream oil and gas value chain.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Talent Planning & Acquisition Lead

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description

• The Talent Planning & Acquisition Lead manages the end-to-end resourcing lifecycle, ensuring the organization consistently attracts, engages, and retains top talent specifically aligned with the dynamic demands of the oil and gas industry.
• This role drives robust resourcing strategies, sustains effective talent pipelines, leads industry-specific workforce planning initiatives, and ensures optimal talent allocation across technical, operational, and corporate functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute targeted resourcing strategies aligned with organizational objectives within the oil and gas sector.
• Lead industry-specific workforce planning and forecasting, ensuring readiness for evolving business and operational needs.
• Build and maintain strong candidate pipelines through targeted sourcing, market intelligence, and relationship management, particularly within technical disciplines (engineering, geosciences, operations, HSE).
• Partner closely with technical and operational stakeholders to translate specialized workforce requirements into actionable resourcing plans.
• Optimize talent analytics dashboards and applicable HR technology
• Implement cutting-edge assessment technologies for technical and behavioral competencies
• Support employer branding initiatives across digital platforms and industry channels

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Engineering, Business Administration, or a relevant discipline (Master’s degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, talent planning and development, or resourcing, preferably within oil and gas, energy, or related heavy industry sectors.
• Demonstrable experience sourcing technical and operational talent (e.g., engineers, geoscientists, technicians, HSE specialists).
• Familiarity with industry-specific workforce standards, compliance requirements, and recruitment methodologies.
• Experience using industry-standard Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and talent analytics tools.
• Strategic thinker, skilled in aligning talent initiatives with oil and gas business priorities.
• Data-driven decision making with strong analytical capabilities
• Exceptional stakeholder management, capable of interfacing effectively with technical and operational leadership.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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