People Operations & Talent Acquisition Lead

People Operations & Talent Acquisition Lead

Remote (Africa-focused)

Full-time

₦600,000 per month

The People Operations & Talent Acquisition Lead will own the end-to-end talent function — from sourcing and assessing candidates to matching and placing them with clients. This role sits at the core of the business and directly impacts hiring success and client satisfaction.

• → Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across multiple industries
• → Source candidates using creative and non-traditional methods
• → Conduct structured candidate screening and assessments
• → Translate client needs into clear candidate profiles
• → Match and present high-quality candidates to clients
• → Manage stakeholder communication (clients & internal teams)
• → Track hiring metrics (time-to-fill, quality of hire, etc.)
• → Improve and scale recruitment processes

• 3–4 years' experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or people operations
• Proven experience placing candidates across multiple roles/industries
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter or similar tools
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment

• Strong talent judgment
• Structured thinking and problem-solving
• Stakeholder management
• Attention to detail
• Decision-making under ambiguity
• Clear and confident communication

• Ability to identify high-potential candidates beyond just CVs
• A proactive and resourceful sourcing approach
• Strong understanding of candidate–role fit (technical + cultural)
• Ownership mindset — you take responsibility for outcomes
• Interest in talent development and placement impact
• Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities simultaneously

• Experience with ATS platforms
• Experience designing structured hiring processes

• Progression to Head of People Operations
• Opportunity to build and lead a talent team

• Quality of Hire (QoH)
• Time to Fill (TTF)
• Match Accuracy (Fit)
• Client Satisfaction (CSAT)

Please send the following:

• Your updated CV
• A short note (maximum 200 words) explaining how you identify and evaluate top talent

Shortlisted candidates will go through a structured process, which includes a real-world sourcing task, followed by a brief interview.