Talent Acquisition Hiring Manager

ELEVARE HUMAN SOLUTIONS LTD

Remote

The Talent Acquisition Hiring Manager manages the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and attracting qualified candidates to onboarding successful hires. The role works closely with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, carry out effective recruitment strategies and build a strong talent pipeline. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented and experienced in delivering high-quality recruitment results while following labour laws and company policies.

This role also leads the entire operations team to make sure every lead is followed up until it is closed. We need someone who will not let a lead fade.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the entire operations team to make sure every lead is followed up until it is closed
Make sure no lead fades: track every lead from first contact to closure and act quickly when follow-up slows down
Assign leads, set clear follow-up deadlines for the operations team and check that they are met
Report regularly to management on open leads, closed leads and where follow-up is falling short
Manage the end-to-end recruitment and selection process
Source candidates through LinkedIn, job boards, social media, referrals, networking and direct search
Screen CVs and shortlist qualified candidates based on role requirements
Conduct competency-based interviews and coordinate interview schedules
Administer candidate assessments and prepare evaluation reports
Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs
Work with hiring managers to understand workforce planning and recruitment needs
Negotiate employment offers and coordinate onboarding activities
Keep accurate recruitment records and update the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
Track recruitment KPIs, including time-to-fill, quality-of-hire and offer acceptance rate
Support employer branding efforts to attract top talent
Follow company recruitment policies and applicable labour laws

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field
4 years of experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment
Proven experience leading a team and driving work through to closure
Strong follow-through: does not let leads or tasks go cold
Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment
Expert use of LinkedIn (highly important) and strong candidate sourcing skills across several channels
Experience conducting competency-based interviews
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in ATS and HRIS platforms
Good understanding of Nigerian labour laws and recruitment best practices
Able to handle several vacancies at once while meeting deadlines