People Operations & Talent Acquisition Lead

Job Title:

People Operations & Talent Acquisition Lead

Location:

Remote (Africa-focused)

Employment Type:

Full-time

Salary:

₦600,000 per month

Role Overview

The People Operations & Talent Acquisition Lead will own the end-to-end talent function — from sourcing and assessing candidates to matching and placing them with clients. This role sits at the core of the business and directly impacts hiring success and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across multiple industries
• Source candidates using creative and non-traditional methods
• Conduct structured candidate screening and assessments
• Translate client needs into clear candidate profiles
• Match and present high-quality candidates to clients
• Manage stakeholder communication (clients & internal teams)
• Track hiring metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, etc.)
• Improve and scale recruitment processes

Requirements

• 3–4 years' experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or people operations
• Proven experience placing candidates across multiple roles/industries
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter or similar tools
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

Core Competencies

• Strong talent judgment
• Structured thinking and problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Attention to detail
• Decision-making under ambiguity
• Clear and confident communication

What You Bring

• Ability to identify high-potential candidates beyond just CVs
• A proactive and resourceful sourcing approach
• Strong understanding of candidate–role fit (technical + cultural)
• Ownership mindset — you take responsibility for outcomes
• Interest in talent development and placement impact
• Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities simultaneously

Nice to Have

• Experience with ATS platforms
• Experience designing structured hiring processes

Growth Path

• Progression to Head of People Operations
• Opportunity to build and lead a talent team

Performance Metrics

• Quality of Hire (QoH)
• Time to Fill (TTF)
• Match Accuracy (Fit)
• Client Satisfaction (CSAT)

How to Apply

Please send the following:

• Your updated CV
• A short note (maximum 200 words) explaining how you identify and evaluate top talent

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will go through a structured process, which includes a real-world sourcing task, followed by a brief interview.