Lead Talent Acquisition

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. Additional Information for Candidates: To help us evaluate your profile effectively, please be prepared to share: 1. Industries/segments you have worked in. 2. Number of greenfield projects handled. 3. Your scope of work in those projects. 4. Duration and estimated cost of each greenfield project. 5. Number of recruitments closed (leadership, mass, niche/technical) – monthly/yearly/high volume. 6. Your contribution and key achievements in those projects. 7. Size of workforce managed and company’s worth (in US$). 8. Have you ever managed union-related matters? If yes, please share your experience and the responsibilities you handled.

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