Recruitment Officer at Burn Nigeria

About the role

• BURN is looking to hire a dedicated Recruitment Officer to support the Recruitment Team in all the recruitment processes. The successful candidate must have previous experience in full-cycle recruitment multitasking and handling several roles at a time. The ideal candidate must have worked in entry-level to senior management-level roles and have experience with face-to-face and online interviews and reporting.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Supporting the recruiting team with administrative duties.
• Scheduling interviews and balancing calendars for hiring managers and candidates.
• Carrying out initial applicant screening.
• Sourcing and Shortlisting candidates for the various open roles.
• Sending regrets to unsuccessful candidates.
• Carrying out reference checks for candidates prior to offering letters being sent out.
• Processing background checks to verify applicant information and ensuring that the minimum hiring requirements are met.
• Use internal and external systems to advertise job vacancies as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with employment and data protection-related legal requirements.
• Assist other managers in processing job applications and respond to queries.
• Organize and take part in interview procedures as required.
• Assist with new hire onboarding (e.g., preparing documents, and coordinating orientation agendas).
• Assisting the Recruitment team with other duties.

Skills and Experience

• Up to 4 years proven to experience as a Recruitment Officer or another recruiting-related role.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field.
• Experience using recruiting software and social networks for recruiting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with hiring practices and stages (screening, interview, assessment, onboarding).
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent Communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Excellent research skills.
• Strong decision-making skills.