We are looking for a proactive and people-oriented HR & Recruitment Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, screening, and recruiting qualified candidates to support the company's growth.
The ideal candidate must be confident in finding people through different channels, communicating effectively with potential candidates, conducting interviews, and ensuring that new employees are properly onboarded.
Experience in recruitment, sales recruitment, microfinance, lending, fintech, or other financial services will be an advantage.
Key Responsibilities
Source and attract qualified candidates for various positions within the company.
Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of potential candidates.
Advertise job openings on social media, job boards, recruitment platforms, and other relevant channels.
Proactively search for candidates using LinkedIn, Facebook, WhatsApp, referrals, networking, and other sourcing methods.
Screen CVs and applications to identify suitable candidates.
Conduct initial interviews and assess candidates based on the company's requirements.
Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.
Recruit field officers, loan officers, marketers, customer service staff, and other personnel as required.
Maintain an up-to-date database of applicants and potential candidates.
Carry out reference and background checks where necessary.
Prepare recruitment reports and provide regular updates on hiring activities.
Assist with onboarding and orientation of newly recruited employees.
Maintain proper employee records and HR documentation.
Support employee engagement, attendance, performance monitoring, and other HR activities.
Help ensure that company HR policies and procedures are properly followed.
Build relationships with recruitment agencies, institutions, communities, and other sources of talent.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree or HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or a related field.
4 - 8 years of experience in recruitment or HR, preferably in a fast-paced environment.
Strong ability to source and identify candidates independently.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Good interviewing and candidate-assessment skills.
Ability to use social media and online platforms effectively for recruitment.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Ability to work with recruitment targets and deadlines.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic HR tools.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information professionally.
Preferred Skills:
Recruitment and talent sourcing
Interviewing and candidate screening
Social media recruitment
Networking and relationship building
Employee onboarding
Conflict resolution
HR administration
Good communication and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and meet recruitment targets
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The successful candidate will be evaluated based on:
Number of qualified candidates sourced.
Number of successful hires.
Time taken to fill vacancies.
Quality and retention of recruited employees.
Effectiveness of recruitment channels.
Candidate follow-up and communication.
Accuracy of employee records and HR documentation.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is energetic, resourceful, outgoing, and comfortable approaching and communicating with people. The person should enjoy finding talent, building relationships, and working toward recruitment targets.
If you are someone who knows how to find good people and can consistently bring qualified candidates into an organization, we want to hear from you.