About this role
Recruitment Manager
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Location: Amuwo odofin, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Summary
- We are seeking an experienced Nigeria-based recruitment professional to lead local mid- and senior-level management hiring.
- The Recruitment Manager will partner with business leaders and the China-based management team to build a sustainable local management talent pipeline across production, procurement and administration.
Key Responsibilities
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Partner with business leaders to define local management hiring needs, develop search plans, and build a local talent pool for current and future roles.
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Develop industry networks and executive search channels to identify local management talent in production, equipment, procurement and sales, and administration.
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Own the end-to-end recruitment process for management roles: sourcing, in-depth interviews and assessment, background checks, salary negotiation, offer management, onboarding, and probation follow-up.
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Track recruitment metrics and conduct regular reviews to manage time-to-fill, recruitment costs, and management retention.
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Ensure hiring practices comply with Nigerian labor laws; verify candidates' experience and qualifications and manage employment compliance risks.
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Strengthen the employer brand, build a local management succession pipeline, and collaborate effectively with the China-based management team.
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Coordinate recruitment-related work and refine the SOP for executive search (if there are subordinates).
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Candidate Requirements
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Open to candidates of any nationality. Applicants must currently be in Nigeria and be able to work in Lagos in the future.
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Bachelor's Degree or above in Human Resources, Business Administration, Engineering, or another technical discipline. CIPMN or SHRM certification is preferred.
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At least 8 years of recruitment experience in Nigeria, with a minimum of 3 years focused on sourcing mid-to-senior management for manufacturing. Steel/heavy industry background is preferred.
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Fluent in English. Chinese is preferred, especially for direct communication and coordination with the China-based team.
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Strong understanding of Nigeria's executive compensation market and local labor laws. Skilled in executive background checks, talent assessment, and business negotiation.
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An established industry network, strong cross-cultural communication skills, a results-driven approach, and the ability to work under pressure. Willing to be based at the project site and coordinate closely with the China headquarters.
Salary
N780,000 - N1,170,000 monthly.
Application Closing Date
18th December, 2026.