Recruitment Officer

Title:  Recruitment Officer 

Location: Ngaski LGA, Kebbi

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Site-Based

About the Role

• We are seeking an experienced and highly proactive Recruitment Officer to join our growing Lithium Mining and Processing Operations in Kebbi State.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end recruitment activities across various functions, including technical, operational, engineering, production, administration, and support roles.
• This position requires an individual who can operate independently, work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment, and hit the ground running from Day One.
• The ideal candidate should have strong practical recruitment experience, excellent sourcing capabilities, and a good understanding of workforce requirements within industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment cycle from manpower requisition and sourcing through screening, interviews, selection, reference checks, and on-boarding.
• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates for technical, operational, engineering, administrative, and support positions.
• Source candidates through job boards, professional networks, recruitment agencies, social media, referrals, talent databases, and other appropriate channels.
• Conduct CV screening, preliminary interviews, competency assessments, and candidate shortlisting.
• Coordinate interviews between candidates, hiring managers, and relevant departmental representatives.
• Maintain an active talent pipeline for critical and recurring positions.
• Develop and maintain recruitment databases and accurate candidate records.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand job requirements, workforce plans, and candidate specifications.
• Prepare recruitment reports, hiring trackers, interview documentation, and other recruitment-related reports.
• Coordinate pre-employment screening, background/reference checks, medical examinations, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Support recruitment activities involving candidates from different locations across Nigeria, including remote candidate screening and interviews where appropriate.
• Liaise with external recruitment consultants/agencies when required and monitor their performance against agreed recruitment requirements.
• Ensure recruitment activities are conducted professionally, fairly, confidentially, and in accordance with applicable company policies and employment regulations.
• Support on-boarding and deployment of newly recruited employees.
• Monitor recruitment timelines and provide regular updates on recruitment progress, challenges, and outstanding vacancies.
• Build and maintain relationships with relevant professional bodies, institutions, technical schools, universities, recruitment partners, and talent networks.
• Perform other recruitment and HR-related duties as assigned.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree / HND in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certification is mandatory, such as CIPM or an equivalent recognized HR/recruitment professional qualification.
• 3–5 years' relevant recruitment experience, preferably in a fast-paced industrial or operational environment.
• Prior direct or (consulting) recruitment experience within the heavy materials, mining, manufacturing, construction, engineering, or related industrial sectors is highly preferred.
• Demonstrable experience recruiting for technical, skilled, semi-skilled, operational, and professional positions.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end recruitment processes and candidate sourcing techniques.
• Proven ability to manage multiple vacancies and recruitment assignments simultaneously.
• Strong interviewing, candidate assessment, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of recruitment platforms, social media sourcing, applicant tracking/recruitment databases, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills, with the ability to work independently and meet tight recruitment timelines.
• Ability to work in a remote/site-based industrial environment and adapt to operational demands.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Must be sufficiently experienced and resourceful to work with minimal supervision and deliver results from Day One.

What We Offer

• Salary: N4,000,000 - N6,000,000 annually. 
• On-site accommodation at the company's facility in Kebbi State.
• Relocation support for successful candidates relocating to Kebbi State.
• Opportunity to work within a developing Lithium Mining and Mineral Processing operation.
• Exposure to large-scale industrial recruitment and workforce development and support for professional growth.
• Opportunity for professional growth within a growing organization.

Application Closing Date

28th September, 2026.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV and a brief cover letter stating their relevant recruitment experience and availability to: recruit.tyeelinec@gmail.com using "Application – Recruitment Officer" as the subject of the mail.

Note: Only candidates who meet the stated requirements will be shortlisted