Recruitment Officer

Recruitment Officer – Food Concepts Plc

Food Concepts Plc is seeking a dedicated Recruitment Officer to join their team at the Head Office in Nigeria. This role is crucial for supporting the organization's talent acquisition and selection functions across its various brands, including Chicken Republic and Pie Express.

As a Recruitment Officer, you will be responsible for sourcing qualified applicants through a variety of channels, including colleges, employment agencies, social media, and professional networks. You will analyze job descriptions, screen CVs, verify references, and assess candidates against job requirements. The role also involves managing the talent pool for experienced hires and graduate trainees, as well as building the company's online recruitment presence.

This is a full-time, on-site position that requires a proactive approach to recruitment and a commitment to ensuring compliance with company policies and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role and a strong understanding of recruitment procedures.

Required Skills

• Talent Acquisition Recruitment Sourcing Candidate Screening HR Administration LinkedIn Job Boards

Key Responsibilities

• Source applicants through colleges, employment agencies, recruiters, social media, professional networks, job boards, and internet sites.
• Analyze job descriptions and candidate qualifications to determine job requirements.
• Review CVs, analyze responses, verify references, and assess candidates against job requirements.
• Supervise aptitude tests, collate results, and update the database with successful candidates' information.
• Maintain the talent pool for experienced hires and Graduate Trainees for Chicken Republic and Pie Express operations.
• Assist with advertising internal and external vacancies and recruiting entry-level positions.
• Build an online recruitment presence on LinkedIn, Indeed, social media, and professional networks to attract talent.
• Handle administrative arrangements for recruitment and selection, including tests and suitable arrangements for applicants with special needs.
• Assist in developing and implementing effective recruitment and hiring procedures based on business performance, market conditions, and competitor performance.
• Comply with applicable Quality Management System, operational health and safety requirements, and regulations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and approved processes.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Head of Department.

Qualifications

• First degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Membership of CIPM, HRCI, or another related professional body is an advantage.