About the Role
Maurice Xandra Solutions, a premier management consulting firm, is partnering with a leading investment company in Lagos to recruit a dynamic and strategic Talent Acquisition Manager. In this pivotal role, you will lead hiring across multiple subsidiaries, managing everything from high-volume recruitment to executive searches. This is a high-impact, outward-facing opportunity where you will act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, build a robust employer brand, and design a world-class hiring engine to fuel the organization's rapid growth.
Key Responsibilities- Shape comprehensive workforce planning and hiring strategies across all subsidiaries to align talent acquisition with long-term business goals.
- Lead end-to-end recruitment life cycles across diverse departments, utilizing structured, competency-based interview techniques for senior and executive searches.
- Deploy proactive sourcing strategies including headhunting, professional networking, and talent pooling to attract top-tier professionals.
- Enhance the employer brand across digital platforms, industry events, and strategic partnerships to deliver an exceptional candidate experience.
- Drive diversity and inclusion initiatives by championing equitable hiring practices and diverse candidate shortlists.
- Manage Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS/HRIS) effectively, utilizing recruitment analytics and dashboards to guide executive decision-making.
- Partner closely with hiring managers to define job roles, establish precise selection criteria, and provide coaching on recruitment best practices.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive recruitment experience, with a proven track record in executive search and multi-entity or group company environments.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline; relevant certifications such as CIPM, SHRM, or HRCI are a strong advantage.
- Demonstrated expertise in leveraging and optimizing ATS and HRIS platforms for streamlined recruitment workflows.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence C-suite executives.
- High energy, adaptability, and a proactive ownership mindset suited for a fast-paced, high-growth investment sector.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing group of companies.
- A collaborative, dynamic, and high-performance work culture based in Lagos, Nigeria.