Talent Acquisition Officer at Dangote

Job Summary

Support the implementation of DCP’s recruitment plans and programmes covering candidate sourcing and recruitment and selection for various positions country-wide.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare draft advertisement notices for vacant positions for relevant review and approval.
• Liaise with relevant department (or third party organisation) for publication of advertisements.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date database of CVs submitted to DCP Nigeria.
• Perform preliminary categorisation of unsolicited CVs according to best fit and provide recommendations.
• Participate in the review and screening of candidates’ CVs according to job requirements.
• Schedule assessment tests and/ or interviews and ensure timely communication to candidates and interviewers.
• Liaise with other departments or external parties to organise resources for tests and interviews (e.g. venues, equipment stationery, etc.).
• Participate in and document outcome of candidate interview sessions.
• Conduct reference checks on candidates at the defined stage within the recruitment/ employment process.
• Develop draft documentation of employer/ employee agreements, terms and conditions of work in line with industrial requirements and DCP’s HR policy.
• Ensure all recruitment documentations are up-to-date and accurate.
• Manage (raise requisitions, provide justifications, obtain approval, track and report) budgeted expenses for the department’s activities
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Requirements

Education and Work Experience

• First degree or its equivalent in humanities or social sciences related discipline.
• Professional qualification in HR Management e.g. Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) will be an added advantage.
• 3 - 6 years relevant experience. Related work experience in a recruitment firm will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• Good understanding of trends, challenges, opportunities, regulations and legislations relating to the cement manufacturing industry.
• A good understanding of the job requirements of the function/ department.
• Good interviewing and listening skills.
• Basic understanding of employee/industrial relations.
• Good relationship management skills.
• Good business writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem solving skills.
• Basic organisation and project management skills
• Proficiency in the use of MS Office tools especially MS Word and Excel.