Talent Specialist (Abuja) at Jaza Energy

Position Overview

• As our Talent Specialist, you’ll play a key role in helping us grow our team across the country.
• You’ll drive end-to-end recruitment, support hiring managers, coordinate onboarding and ensure every candidate and new hire has great experience.
• From sourcing talent for field roles to supporting Finance, HR and Operations hiring; this role puts you at the center of Jaza's growth.
• This is a great opportunity to own key HR processes, work in a fast-paced environment and help build a strong, people-first culture.

Responsibilities
Recruitment & Selection:

• Manage high-volume hiring campaigns for both field and office roles
• Source, screen and interview candidates efficiently taking them through the recruitment process and qualifying the best and brightest to join our team.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and forecast talent needs.
• Conduct background checks and verify references.
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure confidential data.
• Generate reports and track recruitment KPIs (e.g. time-to-fill, time to hire and number of hires against targets).
• Keep hiring teams updated on interview progress and scheduling.
• Ensure all recruitment processes comply with local labor laws and company policies.

Onboarding & Employee Experience:

• Collect and process all pre-employment documentation
• Deliver a smooth and engaging onboarding experience for all new hires.
• Coordinate company culture and values orientation.
• Schedule technical onboarding sessions with subject matter experts.
• Update and maintain employee records in the HRMS, drive and physical files.
• Act as custodian of employee records, ensuring secure and accurate data handling.
• Support employee engagement initiatives that enhance workplace experience.

HR Support & Projects:

• Promote Jaza’s employer brand and help attract top talent.
• Act as the go-to point of contact for candidates, hiring managers and internal stakeholders.
• Optimize the use of HRMS for recruitment and onboarding workflows.
• Support internal HR initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Psychology or a related field
• 5 years of experience in Human Resources, including at least 3 years focused on recruitment
• Proven ability to run high-volume recruitment drives, especially for field-based roles.
• Experience supporting hiring managers and collaborating across departments
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environments where priorities evolve quickly
• Proficiency with HR systems and tools (HRIS/HRMS), with an interest in process optimization
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high level of professionalism
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization and ability to manage multiple priorities
• A discreet, trustworthy approach to handling sensitive information and employee data
• Confident negotiator with strong interpersonal skills
• High standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability
• A self-starter mindset; you take ownership and follow through
• Passionate about helping others succeed and making meaningful contributions to team culture
• Open-minded, flexible and always ready to learn and grow.