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Location: Sagamu, Ogun State Industry: Pharmaceutical manufacturing Employment type: Contract (6 months) Job summary Our client is a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company expanding its production operations into Sagamu, Ogun State. To support this expansion, we are seeking an experienced Recruitment Officer who will drive high-volume and strategic recruitment across production, engineering, quality, warehouse, supply chain, and corporate functions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, building a strong talent pipeline within Ogun State and neighboring locations, coordinating large-scale hiring activities, and ensuring an excellent candidate experience while meeting aggressive hiring timelines. This is a project-based role for an experienced young recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key responsibilities _Talent acquisition and recruitment_ * Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from requisition to onboarding. * Recruit for technical and non-technical positions including production operators, pharmacists, quality assurance personnel, engineers, maintenance technicians, warehouse staff, logistics professionals, supervisors, and administrative roles. * Develop recruitment strategies to meet high-volume hiring targets within agreed timelines. * Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, professional networks, referrals, community engagement, and local recruitment initiatives. * Build and maintain a robust talent pipeline for current and future vacancies. * Conduct competency-based interviews and candidate assessments. * Prepare candidate shortlists and comprehensive interview reports for hiring managers. * Coordinate interview scheduling between candidates and interview panels. * Carry out reference and employment verification in line with company policy. _Stakeholder management_ * Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce requirements and recruitment priorities. * Provide market intelligence on talent availability, salary trends, and recruitment challenges within Ogun State and surrounding regions. * Ensure timely communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process. * Maintain strong relationships with external recruitment channels, universities, technical institutions, and community stakeholders where applicable. _Recruitment operations_ * Ensure all vacancies are accurately advertised across appropriate platforms. * Maintain recruitment data, applicant tracking records, and interview documentation. * Prepare weekly recruitment dashboards showing vacancy status, pipeline health, time-to-fill, and hiring progress. * Ensure compliance with internal recruitment policies, equal employment practices, and documentation standards. * Support onboarding activities including offer documentation, pre-employment checks, and new hire coordination. _Employer branding_ * Represent the organization professionally at recruitment fairs and hiring events. * Promote the company's employer brand within the Sagamu and Ogun employment market * Support initiatives that enhance candidate experience and attract high-quality talent. Requirements _Education_ * Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline. * Professional HR certification, or equivalent is an added advantage. _Experience_ * Minimum of 3 years proven recruitment experience. * Demonstrated experience recruiting within pharmaceutical, manufacturing, FMCG, industrial, or production environments. * Strong experience managing high-volume recruitment projects. * Experience recruiting technical manufacturing roles is highly desirable. * Previous experience supporting plant start-up or business expansion projects will be an advantage. Knowledge and technical skills * Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes. * Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment databases. * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. * Excellent interviewing and competency assessment skills. * Knowledge of labor market dynamics within Ogun State is desirable. * Ability to interpret job descriptions and identify suitable talent quickly. Working conditions This is a 6-month fixed-term contract supporting the establishment and expansion of a pharmaceutical production facility in Sagamu. The role requires frequent interaction with production leaders, departmental managers, and candidates. Occasional travel within Ogun State and nearby locations may be required for sourcing and recruitment activities. Application Interested and qualified applicants should send their CVs to [email protected] using TEMP-SGM as subject
