About the Role
Payzeep is a dynamic and fast-growing fintech organization empowering individuals, SMEs, and enterprises to seamlessly process payments, accept deposits, and execute daily business transactions. We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our human resources team and lead our hiring initiatives across technical, operational, product, sales, and corporate functions. In this impactful role, you will be instrumental in identifying, attracting, and hiring top-tier talent while championing our employer brand and ensuring a world-class candidate experience aligned with our strategic expansion goals in the Nigerian market.
Key Responsibilities- Manage full-cycle recruitment operations, encompassing proactive sourcing, meticulous candidate screening, interview coordination, and competitive offer management.
- Partner closely with departmental hiring managers to define precise role requirements, develop targeted job descriptions, and establish comprehensive interview scorecards.
- Build and maintain robust, high-quality talent pipelines for both technical and non-technical positions using advanced sourcing channels like LinkedIn Recruiter.
- Track, analyze, and report on key recruitment metrics including time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, and pipeline conversion rates to optimize hiring efficiency.
- Conduct initial competency-based assessments and structured interviews to evaluate technical capabilities, relevant experience, and cultural alignment with Payzeep values.
- Ensure all talent acquisition activities strictly adhere to the Nigerian Labour Act, non-discrimination principles, and the Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) 2023.
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and candidate data within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and internal HR databases.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.
- 5 to 8 years of total relevant recruitment experience, with a minimum of 3 years specifically dedicated to hiring for technology, fintech, or financial services roles.
- Demonstrated expertise in modern sourcing methodologies, technical recruitment, and candidate assessment techniques.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence hiring decisions.
- Proficiency in utilizing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and professional sourcing platforms.
- Deep understanding of Nigerian employment regulations and data privacy compliance standards.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a fast-paced fintech environment.
- Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace culture.