Human Resources

Recruitment Analyst

Babban Gona·Lagos, nigeria·Full Time·Internship
Human ResourcesFull TimeInternship
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About the role

  • The Recruitment Analyst drives end-to-end talent acquisition, building proactive talent pipelines, engaging active and passive candidates, and using recruitment data to continuously sharpen sourcing strategy.
  • The role partners closely with HR and hiring managers to streamline hiring processes, strengthen the organisation's employer brand, and support broader talent retention efforts.

Responsibilities

Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development:

  • Proactively build talent pipelines for current and future organisational needs by sourcing qualified candidates through various channels (job boards, social media, internal databases, etc.)
  • Identify, engage, and nurture relationships with both active and passive candidates
  • Conduct market research and recommend new channels for candidate sourcing, including job boards, professional networks, and university partnerships

Candidate Screening & Hiring Support:

  • Support the screening and assessment of candidates by reviewing resumes, conducting initial interviews, and assessing candidate qualifications against job requirements
  • Collaborate with hiring managers and HR teams to understand job requirements and align recruitment strategies to meet talent needs
  • Provide support in scheduling interviews, creating candidate shortlists, and ensuring a smooth recruitment process

Recruitment Analytics & Reporting:

  • Analyse recruitment data and metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, time-to-hire, cost-per-hire) to identify trends and improve the effectiveness of sourcing strategies
  • Provide regular reporting and analysis of recruitment activities and outcomes to support decision-making

Process Improvement & Collaboration:

  • Continuously evaluate and improve the recruitment process to ensure efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and maintain high standards of candidate experience
  • Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to streamline interview procedures and ensure consistency across departments

Employer Branding & Campus Engagement:

  • Assist in organising and attending career fairs, networking events, and university recruitment programs to enhance the organisation's visibility and talent pool
  • Build and maintain relationships with universities, student organisations, and career centers

Retention Support:

  • Support retention initiatives by analysing exit interview data and providing insights on turnover rates
  • Recommend recruitment practices that enhance employee engagement and long-term retention

What we are looking for

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a relevant field
  • 2 - 3 years' hands-on experience as a recruiter or talent acquisition specialist
  • Proven knowledge and hands-on experience using Human Resources Management Systems
  • High efficiency with HR operations including hiring, payroll, recruitment, selection, benefits, and/or equal opportunity compliance preferred
  • Proficient use of organisation's HRIS, payroll, and similar employee management software

Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong interpersonal skills and capable of communicating with individuals at all levels and from various backgrounds
  • Analytical displays logical reasoning
  • Problem solving identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
  • Teamwork contributes to building a positive team spirit.

Key skills

BA/BSc/HND

At a glance

Company

Babban Gona

Location

Lagos, nigeria

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

Not specified

Created

October 6, 2026

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