Talent Acquisition Specialist  Lagos

Jumia is Africa's leading internet group, with already over 3,000 employees in more than 20 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia  Jobs and Jumia Services. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, Goldman Sachs & CdC. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Lagos

Job Type: Full-time What You Will Be Doing

Source candidates through various channels including job boards, social media, and professional networks Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical and high-volume roles Develop relationships with universities and professional associations for entry-level hiring Identify and engage passive candidates for specialized positions Track sourcing effectiveness and adjust strategies based on results

Execute full-cycle recruitment for assigned positions using Jumia's recruitment system (Greenhouse) Screen resumes, conduct preliminary interviews, and coordinate assessment processes Manage candidate communications and provide regular updates to hiring managers Coordinate interview logistics and participate in candidate selection discussions Prepare and extend offer letters in collaboration with HR Operations Support onboarding coordination for new hires

Maintain accurate records in Greenhouse for all recruitment activities Track key recruitment metrics (time-to-fill, source effectiveness, offer acceptance rates) Prepare regular recruitment status reports for country leadership Identify bottlenecks in the recruitment process and propose solutions

Support employer branding initiatives at the country level Represent Jumia at career fairs and recruitment events Ensure positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process Contribute content for careers page and social media related to local hiring

Build strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their talent needs Educate hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques and selection criteria Provide market insights on talent availability and compensation trends Collaborate with Head of HRs & HR Business Partners on workforce planning and talent needs

What we are looking for

3–5 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or a related HR role. Strong understanding of the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to onboarding. Experience managing multiple vacancies and priorities in a fast-paced environment and in different Market. Good knowledge of candidate screening, interviewing, assessment, and selection techniques. Experience using ATS/recruitment systems; Greenhouse experience is an advantage. Strong sourcing skills across job boards, LinkedIn, social media, and professional networks. Experience building and maintaining talent pipelines for critical and high-volume positions. Creative approach to sourcing and attracting diverse talent.

What We Offer

A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment. A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector. The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team. An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders.

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