Talent Acquisition Specialist at KPMG Nigeria

KPMG is a global network of independent professional services firm with deep expertise in the provision of audit, tax and advisory services to clients in various industries and sectors of the economy. The Firm is well represented in Nigeria and across the African continent, with the objective of providing exceptional and quality services to multinational, regional and local clients and to enhance the product offerings in certain previously under-serviced markets.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Lagos
Job type: Contract

Job Summary

• Talent Acquisition Specialist At KPMG, you will join a team of diverse and dedicated team to assist top organizations in filling Senior- C-level level roles.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing: 

• Identify top talent using various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, networking, and referrals 
• Conducting industry mapping to identify potential candidates to fill C-level positions.
• Contributing to the overall implementation of the recruitment team’s objectives in the unit
• Managing the recruitment process from sourcing/headhunting
• Identifying target organizations for headhunting activities on LinkedIn, social media networks and referrals

Candidate Screening: 

• Review resumes, conduct telephone screenings, and assess candidates’ qualifications in line with key criteria.
• Identifying, shortlisting, pre-screening the most suitable candidates for the next level of assessment

Interview Coordination: 

• Schedule and coordinate interviews, ensuring a seamless experience for candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Report Writing

• Compile and document detailed reports on assessment sessions and outcomes.

Candidate Experience: 

• Maintain a positive and professional candidate experience by providing timely updates and feedback throughout the recruitment process

Data & Pipeline Management: 

• Develop and maintain robust pipeline of C-level candidates across different roles and sectors
• Ensuring the maintenance and regular update of a comprehensive recruitment database 

Employer Branding: 

• Contribute to KPMG’s employer branding and EVP initiatives by promoting our culture and values through various channels.
• Staying up to date on updates in various sectors to enhance the recruitment process

Requirements
Academic/ Professional qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of a Second-Class Lower Division from a recognized university
• M.Sc. with merit/distinction may be an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 – 6 years’ experience in a recruitment role
• Minimum of 5 O’Level credits in two sittings (including English and Mathematics)
• Strong experience filling C-level roles within client facing environments
• Strong experience working across different sectors
• Good influencer abilities
• Very good networking skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Good project management skills
• Good stakeholder management skills
• Strong understanding of the Nigerian Labour and Employment Laws
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills
• Good Technology & Digital skills- MS office packages, ATS and other candidate sourcing platforms & software

Benefits
We offer:

• An exciting opportunity to work with a Big 4 firm on cutting edge clients across Africa.
• Continuous learning and development.
• Unrivalled space to grow and be innovative.
• Opportunity for international travel.

Application Closing Date
24th May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidiates should:
Click here to apply online