Early Careers Talent Acquisition Specialist

• Design and manage smooth application, screening, and interview workflows for high-volume cohorts within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Collaborate with assessment partners and vendors to deliver fair, accessible, and bias-free evaluation stages for all candidates.
• Coordinate with People Operations, IT, and workplace teams to ensure seamless onboarding and Day 1 readiness for every cohort.
• Provide mentorship and day-to-day guidance to junior recruiters or coordinators supporting early-talent pipelines as the function expands.

4. Insights, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Track key programme metrics, including application conversion rates, cohort diversity, candidate Net Promoter Score (NPS), and post-internship retention.
• Gather feedback from candidates, interns, and hiring managers to simplify processes and continuously improve programme quality.
• Share regular progress updates and data-driven recommendations with the wider TA leadership.
• 5-7 years of talent acquisition experience, with proven exposure to campus recruiting, university relations, early-career programmes, or cohort hiring.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating complex projects or multi-stakeholder programmes with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Practical experience using modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and candidate evaluation tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect authentically with university students and senior stakeholders alike.
• Solid understanding of the Nigerian higher education landscape and emerging talent communities.
• Experience designing or running student hackathons, innovation challenges, or specialized STEM recruitment initiatives.
• Experience in high-growth technology, fintech, or fast-paced corporate environments.
• Familiarity with funnel analytics, spreadsheet reporting, or presentation design for leadership reviews.
• You enjoy taking multiple moving parts—dates, venues, mentors, candidate lists—and organizing them into clear, dependable workflows.
• You're a collaborative problem-solver: You approach challenges with curiosity, ask thoughtful questions, and work constructively with hiring managers to find solutions that benefit everyone.
• You care deeply about fairness: You believe great talent comes from diverse backgrounds, and you actively champion objective, inclusive hiring practices.
• You're human and grounded: You communicate with clarity, keep things simple, and bring positive energy and humility to your team every day.