About the Role
Terawork is a leading virtual talent marketplace bridging the gap between skilled service providers and the individuals or businesses that need their expertise. Operating from our office in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria, we provide a secure and reliable platform for global freelancers and businesses to connect. We are currently seeking a highly analytical and execution-driven HR Officer – Talent & Performance to oversee talent acquisition, structured onboarding, probation management, and comprehensive employee performance. The successful candidate will partner directly with executive leadership to elevate hiring quality, enforce rigorous performance standards, and drive seamless follow-through on all critical people operations.
Key Responsibilities- Manage end-to-end recruitment cycles, ensuring prospective candidates meet rigorous role-specific criteria and organizational performance standards.
- Coordinate structured employee onboarding programs, facilitating Day-One alignment meetings and monitoring 30/60/90-day performance scorecards.
- Oversee probation periods, conduct performance evaluations, and recommend actionable interventions or employment exits as necessary.
- Track and implement people-related strategies and directives from the CEO, ensuring timely execution, accountability, and accurate documentation.
- Identify talent risks, skill gaps, and hiring bottlenecks, proactively escalating findings with data-driven recommendations.
- Implement organizational performance standards, accountability frameworks, and core leadership expectations across teams.
- Alleviate executive administrative burdens through efficient coordination, proactive follow-through, and exceptional people management support.
- Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, Law, Business Administration, or a closely related academic discipline.
- Demonstrated professional experience in HR operations, talent acquisition, performance management, or a comparable role.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and decision-making capabilities combined with strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage confidential information and facilitate difficult conversations professionally.
- High comfort level working directly with senior leadership in a fast-paced, high-accountability startup environment.
- Strong sense of ownership, sound professional judgment, and the ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and skill level.
- Opportunity to work directly with top leadership and shape the core people strategy of a growing tech company.
- Dynamic, high-growth, and collaborative work environment located in the vibrant district of Lekki, Lagos.
- Continuous professional development opportunities and career advancement in human resources and talent management.