Talent Specialist (Abuja) at Jaza Energy

Jaza is a solar energy start-up working to power Sub-Saharan Africa. We build solar-powered shops which charge batteries customers use to power their homes. In 2022, we achieved over 1.5 million battery swaps, providing approximately 186,000 people access to clean, affordable energy. We employ women from each community (known as Jaza Stars) to run the service, empowering our team to become leaders, entrepreneurs and drivers of economic growth within their communities. We’ve already successfully entered the Nigerian market, piloted several sites here and will grow to hundreds of locations over the next year. To support this expansion, we’re planning to hire over 200 people over the next 6 months.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Talent Specialist

Locations: Abuja (FCT)
Job function: People & Culture
Employment Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite

Position Overview

• As our Talent Specialist, you’ll play a key role in helping us grow our team across the country.
• You’ll drive end-to-end recruitment, support hiring managers, coordinate onboarding and ensure every candidate and new hire has great experience.
• From sourcing talent for field roles to supporting Finance, HR and Operations hiring; this role puts you at the center of Jaza's growth.
• This is a great opportunity to own key HR processes, work in a fast-paced environment and help build a strong, people-first culture.

Responsibilities
Recruitment & Selection:

• Manage high-volume hiring campaigns for both field and office roles
• Source, screen and interview candidates efficiently taking them through the recruitment process and qualifying the best and brightest to join our team.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and forecast talent needs.
• Conduct background checks and verify references.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure confidential data.
• Generate reports and track recruitment KPIs (e.g. time-to-fill, time to hire and number of hires against targets).
• Keep hiring teams updated on interview progress and scheduling.
• Ensure all recruitment processes comply with local labor laws and company policies.

Onboarding & Employee Experience:

• Collect and process all pre-employment documentation
• Deliver a smooth and engaging onboarding experience for all new hires.
• Coordinate company culture and values orientation.
• Schedule technical onboarding sessions with subject matter experts.
• Update and maintain employee records in the HRMS, drive and physical files.
• Act as custodian of employee records, ensuring secure and accurate data handling.
• Support employee engagement initiatives that enhance workplace experience.

HR Support & Projects:

• Promote Jaza’s employer brand and help attract top talent.
• Act as the go-to point of contact for candidates, hiring managers and internal stakeholders.
• Optimize the use of HRMS for recruitment and onboarding workflows.
• Support internal HR initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Psychology or a related field
• 5 years of experience in Human Resources, including at least 3 years focused on recruitment
• Proven ability to run high-volume recruitment drives, especially for field-based roles.
• Experience supporting hiring managers and collaborating across departments
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environments where priorities evolve quickly
• Proficiency with HR systems and tools (HRIS/HRMS), with an interest in process optimization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high level of professionalism
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and ability to manage multiple priorities
• A discreet, trustworthy approach to handling sensitive information and employee data
• Confident negotiator with strong interpersonal skills
• High standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability
• A self-starter mindset; you take ownership and follow through
• Passionate about helping others succeed and making meaningful contributions to team culture
• Open-minded, flexible and always ready to learn and grow.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.