Tetra Maritime is a leading Nigerian ship owner and operator, providing comprehensive and tailor-made solutions across the oil and gas supply chain, including upstream, midstream, and downstream.
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We are seeking a high-class Talent Acquisition, Senior Associate to join our global team, to manage increased recruitment activity.
The successful candidate will manage recruitment process’s locally in Nigeria and internationally providing a high class service to senior level stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Manage full-cycle hiring across roles including operations, chartering, technical, finance, and corporate functions
Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, sourcing strategies, and timelines
Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers across multiple regions (West Africa, UK, Singapore)
Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, industry networks, and specialist maritime channels
Build pipelines for niche roles (e.g., marine engineers, superintendents, charterers)
Conduct structured interviews
Ensure candidates meet both technical requirements and cultural fit
Manage ATS updates, reporting, and recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, etc.)
Ensure compliance with company policies and international hiring regulations.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years’ experience at an international corporate and/or executive search firm or recruitment agency.
Either shipping expertise, or high class experience from commodities, oil and gas, finance, aviation, or similar.
8+ years’ experience in Talent Acquisition, ideally within shipping, maritime, logistics, or energy
Proven track record hiring for technical and/or commercial roles
Understanding of shipping industry functions (operations, chartering, technical management, etc.)
Familiarity with global hiring markets and talent pools in maritime hubs
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
Proactive sourcing and headhunting capability
Data-driven mindset with experience using ATS systems
Ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment
Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
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