Job Summary
The Recruitment Officer will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from identifying staffing needs and sourcing candidates to conducting interviews, coordinating selections, and supporting the onboarding of successful candidates.
The role requires excellent communication, strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external recruitment partners.
Key Responsibilities
Manage the full recruitment and selection process from job requisition to offer and onboarding.
Work with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and develop appropriate recruitment strategies.
Prepare and post job advertisements on relevant job boards, social media platforms, and other recruitment channels.
Source qualified candidates through job portals, professional networks, social media, referrals, and direct sourcing.
Screen CVs and applications against job requirements and shortlist suitable candidates.
Conduct telephone, virtual, and/or initial interviews with candidates.
Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
Maintain an updated database of candidates and recruitment records.
Conduct reference and background checks where required.
Prepare interview documentation, recruitment reports, and candidate assessments.
Communicate recruitment decisions and feedback to candidates professionally.
Prepare employment offers and coordinate pre-employment documentation.
Support the onboarding process for newly hired employees.
Maintain confidentiality of candidate and employee information.
Monitor recruitment timelines and ensure vacancies are filled within agreed deadlines.
Build and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies, universities, professional organizations, and other talent sources.
Ensure recruitment activities comply with company policies and applicable employment laws.
Provide regular recruitment reports and updates to management.
Contribute to employer branding and initiatives designed to attract high-quality talent.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Time taken to fill vacancies.
Quality of candidates shortlisted and hired.
Recruitment target achievement.
Candidate and hiring-manager satisfaction.
Offer acceptance rate.
New-hire retention rate.
Recruitment cost per hire.
Compliance with recruitment procedures and documentation.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field.
2 - 4 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a similar HR role.
Experience managing the end-to-end recruitment process.
Experience using job boards, recruitment platforms, and social media for candidate sourcing.
Professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent is an advantage.
Required Skills and Competencies:
Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.
Strong attention to detail.
Good knowledge of recruitment practices and employment procedures.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/recruitment systems.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate should be:
Professional and approachable.
Proactive and results-oriented.
Confident and persuasive.
Ethical and trustworthy.
Highly organized.
Adaptable and able to work under pressure.
Customer-focused, with a strong commitment to providing a positive candidate experience.