Recruitment Specialist at Sonia Foods Industries

Sonia Foods Industries is one of the leading tomato products processing factories in West Africa. Its headquarter is located in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, KM 39. The company produces Tomato Mix, Peppe & Onion Tomato Seasoning Mix, Curry Powder and Thyme Leaves, under the brand name Sonia.
The factory is located in Ikorodu Shagamu Express Road, Onigbagbe/Sotubo Village, Shagamu Ogun State, Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Recruitment Specialist

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The Recruitment Specialist will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle, sourcing and attracting top talent, and ensuring a seamless hiring process.
• This role will collaborate closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop effective recruitment strategies, and maintain a strong talent pipeline to support organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand job requirements, role expectations, and team culture.
• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates across various channels.
• Source candidates using job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals.
• Screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and assess candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Coordinate interview schedules and provide guidance to hiring managers on selection decisions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date recruitment records in HR systems or Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Manage candidate communication throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• Track recruitment metrics and prepare reports to evaluate the effectiveness of hiring strategies.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition.
• Support employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.

Reporting & KPIs

• Time-to-fill positions
• Quality of hire
• Candidate satisfaction
• Recruitment pipeline health

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field with 3-6 years experience.
• Proven experience as a Recruitment Specialist, Recruiter, or Talent Acquisition Partner.
• Strong understanding of recruitment methods, tools, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to assess candidates’ suitability for roles effectively.
• Proficiency in HR software and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is an advantage.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Key Competencies:

• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• High level of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proactive, results-oriented, and team-focused

Career Growth:

• This role offers opportunities to grow within the HR and Talent Acquisition function, potentially progressing to Senior Recruiter, Talent Acquisition Lead, or HR Manager roles.

Application Closing Date
10th January, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to careers@blumedistribution.com CC: oluchi.sunday@blumedistribution.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.