Recruitment Lead at One Precious Life (OPL) Academy

One Precious Life (OPL) Academy is a fast-growing employment accelerator connecting job seekers to job opportunities in Nigeria’s construction industry. We have trained over 1,000 artisans till date and have a goal in view to support more than 1M artisans in Nigeria.

OPL Academy’s Recruitment Lead is a mission-focused, strategic, and process-minded individual, providing critical support in building and scaling the company’s recruitment services.

JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE RECRUITMENT LEAD
The Recruitment Lead will report to the CEO and undertake the following responsibilities:

• Assist in mapping out the strategic plan and road map for the recruitment unit
• Drive the implementation of key processes and procedures to support the sustainable growth and development of the unit
• Build and maintain key relationships, networks and partnerships needed to support the unit
• Develop and implement an analytic and reporting framework to track and measure the success of the unit
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of each client’s hiring needs and meet their hiring goals and expectations
• Write and post job descriptions on career websites, newspapers and universities boards
• Build a robust pool of prospective candidates by partnering with universities, employment agencies and internet sites
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, developing a strategy for sourcing for new leads and opportunities
• Evaluate and screen resumes and cover letters.
• Shortlist and schedule interviews for candidates
• Conduct phone, Skype and/or in-person interviews
• Maintain a complete record of interviews and new hires
• Facilitate reference checks, background checks and salary negotiations
• Prepare new hire paperwork ensuring legislation requirements are met
• Maintain information in OPL’s CRM and applicant tracking system
• Attend job fairs and career events
• Conduct CV writing and interviewing workshops during open enrolment training sessions
• Keep abreast of innovative recruiting methods and technology
• Any other task that may be assigned to you by the CEO from time to time

 SKILLS REQUIRED

• Administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task effectively 
• Project management skills 
• Confident, articulate, and effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong business analytical skills 
• Ability to develop high quality and focused presentations
• Excellent proficiency across Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Excellent team player
• Ability to work in a start-up environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION FOR RECRUITMENT LEAD

• B.Sc. in any discipline
• Minimum of five years’ experience in recruitment and consulting