Talent Acquisitor Head

Job Description : Lead Talent Acquisition Job Title: Lead Talent Acquisition Location: Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria Positions: 06 (One for each vertical Petrochemical, Fertilizer, Aluminium Refinery, Gas Processing Plant, Power Plant, Metal & Mining) Minimum Experience: 20+ years Minimum Qualification: Full-time MBA in Human Resources from a reputed university Job Purpose To lead and manage the organization’s full-cycle talent acquisition function across multiple industry verticals, aligning hiring strategies with business goals, ensuring timely closure of positions, and maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified professionals. The role demands proven expertise in global and large-scale recruitment, particularly in Oil & Gas, EPC, Energy, and allied industries. Key Responsibilities · Lead end-to-end recruitment for leadership, technical, and functional roles across assigned verticals. · Partner with senior leadership to understand manpower planning, project requirements, and long-term strategic hiring needs. · Devise and implement innovative sourcing strategies using job portals, LinkedIn, headhunting, referrals, and professional networks. · Conduct detailed candidate assessments, organize structured interviews, and facilitate evaluation discussions with hiring managers. · Manage the offer process, including negotiations, documentation, onboarding, and mobilization. · Track and analyse recruitment KPIs such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, offer-to-joining ratio, and sourcing channel effectiveness. · Build and maintain a proactive talent pipeline for critical and niche roles, ensuring business continuity. · Ensure strict compliance with company policies, recruitment protocols, and documentation standards. · Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice in the industry. Qualifications · Full-time MBA in Human Resources from a reputed university (mandatory). Experience · Minimum 20 years of overall HR/recruitment experience with at least 5+ years in a leadership role in talent acquisition. · Strong background in large-scale recruitment for Oil & Gas, EPC, Engineering, Energy, or related sectors. · Proven exposure to international recruitment and cross-border mobilization. Key Skills & Competencies · Expertise in strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, and talent engagement. · Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and executive presence. · Ability to deliver under pressure with strict deadlines and multiple priorities. · Cultural awareness and adaptability to lead diverse, global hiring initiatives. · Analytical mindset to interpret recruitment metrics and improve hiring efficiency.

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