Recruitment Officer

Recruitment Officer at Eko Maintenance Limited

Recruitment Officer

• Job Type Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 2 - 4 years
• Location Lagos
• Job Field Human Resources / HR

Job Summary

• The Recruitment Officer will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from identifying staffing needs and sourcing candidates to conducting interviews, coordinating selections, and supporting the onboarding of successful candidates.
• The role requires excellent communication, strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build effective relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external recruitment partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment and selection process from job requisition to offer and onboarding.

• Work with hiring managers to understand staffing requirements and develop appropriate recruitment strategies.

• Prepare and post job advertisements on relevant job boards, social media platforms, and other recruitment channels.

• Source qualified candidates through job portals, professional networks, social media, referrals, and direct sourcing.

• Screen CVs and applications against job requirements and shortlist suitable candidates.

• Conduct telephone, virtual, and/or initial interviews with candidates.

• Coordinate interviews between candidates and hiring managers.

• Maintain an updated database of candidates and recruitment records.

• Conduct reference and background checks where required.

• Prepare interview documentation, recruitment reports, and candidate assessments.

• Communicate recruitment decisions and feedback to candidates professionally.

• Prepare employment offers and coordinate pre-employment documentation.

• Support the onboarding process for newly hired employees.

• Maintain confidentiality of candidate and employee information.

• Monitor recruitment timelines and ensure vacancies are filled within agreed deadlines.

• Build and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies, universities, professional organizations, and other talent sources.

• Ensure recruitment activities comply with company policies and applicable employment laws.

• Provide regular recruitment reports and updates to management.

• Contribute to employer branding and initiatives designed to attract high-quality talent.

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Time taken to fill vacancies.

• Quality of candidates shortlisted and hired.

• Recruitment target achievement.

• Candidate and hiring-manager satisfaction.

• Offer acceptance rate.

• New-hire retention rate.

• Recruitment cost per hire.

• Compliance with recruitment procedures and documentation.

• Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, Management, Psychology, or a related field.

• 2 - 4 years of experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or a similar HR role.

• Experience managing the end-to-end recruitment process.

• Experience using job boards, recruitment platforms, and social media for candidate sourcing.

• Professional HR certification such as CIPM, SHRM, CIPD, or equivalent is an advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

• Good interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Good knowledge of recruitment practices and employment procedures.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR/recruitment systems.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Personal Attributes

• The successful candidate should be:

• Professional and approachable.

• Proactive and results-oriented.

• Confident and persuasive.

• Ethical and trustworthy.

• Highly organized.

• Adaptable and able to work under pressure.

• Customer-focused, with a strong commitment to providing a positive candidate experience.

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