Talent Acquisition Officer at Maurice Xandra Solutions

REPORTS TO: Head of Human Resources

SUMMARY

Our client is a manufacturing company based in Nnewi, Anambra State, seeking to hire a Talent Acquisition Officer to manage the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing through onboarding. This role focuses on attracting, selecting, and hiring high-quality candidates who align with the company’s culture and technical requirements, while supporting both manufacturing operations and corporate functions. It also involves ensuring a positive candidate experience and building a strong talent pipeline to meet current and future staffing needs.

LOCATION: Nnewi, Anambra State.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner with managers across departments (Production, Technical, Commercial, Corporate) to understand staffing needs, define job requirements, and develop tailored recruitment strategies for each vacancy.
• Proactively source candidates using multiple channels, including job boards, social media (LinkedIn), professional networks, employee referrals, and recruitment agencies when necessary. Build and maintain a talent pool for critical and recurring roles.
• Review applications, conduct initial phone screenings (where necessary), and coordinate technical assessments or tests to evaluate candidates\' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
• Schedule and facilitate interview panels, ensuring a structured and fair selection process. May participate in interviews for junior to mid-level positions.
• Extend job offers to select candidates, negotiate terms within approved guidelines, and manage the pre-employment process, including background checks.
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new hires, from offer acceptance to first-day orientation.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in recruitment tracker. Generate recruitment metrics and reports for management review.
• Support initiatives to promote the organization as an employer of choice in the market, including managing the company\'s career page and recruitment-related social media content.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS/BACKGROUND

• A minimum of Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or related fields.
• Related professional certification is an added advantage.
• Must be able to source, interview, and evaluate candidates.
• Ability to promote the company as an attractive workplace.
• Must have strong interpersonal skills for candidate engagement and offer management.
• Ability to use recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire) to improve processes.