Early Careers Talent Acquisition Specialist

This remote role, based in Lagos, Nigeria, centres on running the day-to-day delivery of an early-talent programme. It covers university partnerships, campus events, structured internships and graduate conversions. The organisation is a technology-focused employer that invests in building pipelines of students and emerging talent. The role suits a talent acquisition professional who enjoys organising multi-stage programmes, building relationships with universities and student communities, and creating fair, well-supported journeys for early-career hires. Strong communication, attention to detail and a genuine interest in Nigeria's higher education landscape will help the successful candidate thrive.

What you'll do

• Plan and run the annual early-careers recruiting calendar and campus presence, including hackathons, tech talks and career fairs
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with universities, student societies and tech communities
• Deliver end-to-end internship and graduate programmes, from recruiting and pre-boarding to conversion
• Work with hiring managers to scope projects and secure mentors for interns
• Design and manage application, screening and interview workflows for high-volume cohorts in an applicant tracking system
• Track programme metrics such as conversion rates, cohort diversity, candidate NPS and retention, and report to TA leadership

What you need

• 5-7 years of talent acquisition experience, including campus recruiting, university relations or cohort hiring
• Experience coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder projects with strong attention to detail
• Practical experience with modern applicant tracking systems and candidate evaluation tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Solid understanding of the Nigerian higher education landscape and emerging talent communities
• Preferred: experience running student hackathons or STEM recruitment, and experience in fast-paced technology or fintech environments

Applicants must be based in: Nigeria.

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