Zylus Group is a fast-growing business conglomerate with interests in Real Estate, Real Estate Investment, Asset Management, Microfinance Banking, and Insurance Brokerage. We are a privately owned and internationally recognized capital organization with operations spanning Real Estate Investment, Property Sales, Human Capital Development, Agriculture, Infrastructure and General Construction, Property Valuation, Design and Printing, Media, Transportation and Logistics, Travel and Tours, Property Management, and more.
The company’s operations are guided by a strict Code of Ethics, which sets the standard for excellence, professionalism, and accountability. With the support of a dedicated workforce, Zylus Group has recorded remarkable growth in revenue, size, and structural capacity while maximizing value for its esteemed clients both locally and internationally. Zylus Group aims to become one of Africa’s most prominent conglomerates, with a mandate to grow and manage over 80 independently financed subsidiaries across five countries worldwide within its first ten years of operations.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Talent Acquisition and Learning Advisor
Location: Lekki Phase 1, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Group Head, HR
Job Purpose
To design and implement effective strategies for attracting, selecting, developing, and retaining high-performing talent across the Group. The Talent Acquisition & Development Advisor ensures a strong talent pipeline that meets current and future business needs while promoting a culture of learning, performance excellence, and career growth.
This role combines strategic recruitment with learning and development (L&D) to ensure Zylus Group continues to build capable, engaged, and future-ready teams.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition:
Develop and execute recruitment strategies that align with Group objectives.
Manage end-to-end recruitment: sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding of qualified candidates.
Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for critical and hard-to-fill roles.
Partner with HRBPs and business leaders to forecast workforce needs and recruitment priorities.
Manage external recruitment agencies and talent platforms.
Learning & Development:
Conduct annual training needs analysis in collaboration with HRBPs and line managers.
Design and coordinate Group-wide learning and development programs (technical, leadership, and compliance).
Support career development frameworks and succession planning.
Evaluate training effectiveness through post-training assessments and feedback reports.
Promote a learning culture that supports innovation and continuous improvement.
Employer Branding & Talent Engagement:
Strengthen the Group’s employer value proposition (EVP) through recruitment campaigns and employee storytelling.
Manage internship and graduate trainee programs across subsidiaries.
Represent the Group at career fairs and networking events to attract top talent.
HR Systems & Data Management:
Maintain accurate recruitment and learning records in the HR Information System (HRIS).
Generate reports on hiring metrics, training participation, and talent development progress.
Support automation and digital transformation of recruitment and L&D processes.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
5–8 years progressive HR experience with focus on Recruitment, Learning & Development, or Talent Management.
Professional HR certification (CIPM, SHRM, or CIPD) required or strongly preferred.
Proven experience working within multi-sector organizations (real estate, financial services, or facility management).
Core Competencies:
Talent sourcing and interviewing expertise
Training design and facilitation skills
Workforce planning and succession management
Strong communication and presentation abilities
Analytical and reporting skills
Creativity and strategic thinking
Relationship management and collaboration
Location: Group Head Office (Oversight across all subsidiaries-real estate, microfinance bank, asset management, insurance brokerage & Facility mgt