Technical Recruiting Associate (Nigeria)

Confidential Employer

Job Overview

Location

Nigeria

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Arrangement

On-site

Sector

Human Resources & Recruitment

Experience Level

Mid-level (3-5 years)

Application Deadline

March 16, 2026

About the Company

This is a fast-growing international staffing company dedicated to connecting top-tier talent from emerging markets with global companies. Their mission is to unlock global opportunities for high-performing professionals while enabling clients to scale efficiently with skilled, vetted, and reliable remote teams.

The company operates in a dynamic, startup-like environment, emphasizing operational excellence and the development of scalable hiring systems. They are committed to fostering growth for both their employees and the professionals they place.

Job Description

Join our rapidly expanding international staffing firm as a Technical Recruiting Associate, based in Nigeria. This pivotal role involves spearheading our hiring initiatives to connect exceptional technical talent with global companies. You will be instrumental in building and managing our local recruitment operations, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of our clients.

Your success will be measured by your ability to efficiently fill technical roles, maintain high-quality candidate pipelines, and ensure compliance with local employment standards. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of unlocking global opportunities and helping businesses scale effectively in a dynamic, startup-like environment.

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Required Skills

RecruitmentSourcingScreeningOnboardingTalent AcquisitionATS PlatformsEnglish ProficiencyCommunication SkillsOrganization SkillsTime ManagementHiring ComplianceCandidate Pipeline ManagementKPI Management

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end recruitment for technical roles, including sourcing, screening, and onboarding.
Build and manage a local recruitment team, including freelance recruiters and sourcing specialists.
Collaborate with sales and operations to understand hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
Create and maintain candidate pipelines for various Tech roles (e.g., Full stack, Frontend, AI, Cybersecurity, AI Engineers).
Oversee hiring compliance and advise on best practices in employment standards.
Implement and optimize ATS tools, assessments, and scorecards for consistent candidate evaluation.
Maintain key hiring KPIs such as time to fill, quality of hire, and candidate satisfaction.
Represent the company at local job fairs or networking events when relevant.

Qualifications

3+ years of recruitment experience, preferably in high-volume or international settings.
Based in Nigeria with deep knowledge of the local labor market and talent pools.
Exceptional English, both written and verbal.
Familiarity with ATS platforms (Jazz preferred).
Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
A bias toward action and the ability to work in a fast-paced, startup-like environment.
Ability to work EST.