Talent Identification and Acquisition Manager

About this role

The role is Talent Identification and Acquisition Manager at Ikeja Electric in Lagos. It focuses on aligning internal talent identification and external recruitment with the company’s strategic goals to build a strong pipeline for critical roles and support HR transformation. The position reports to the Head of Talent Management and oversees initiatives to identify high-potential internal talent and source external candidates, aiming for a diverse and capable workforce. The employer is a major Nigerian power distribution company that emphasises innovation, service, and HR development as part of its growth strategy. The advert specifies full-time employment and outlines broad responsibilities across internal development, external recruitment, employer branding, and data-driven HR analytics.

What you would do

• Collaborate with Career Development and Leadership Development teams to map career pathways for internal talent.
• Develop and execute a unified talent acquisition and identification strategy for internal and external candidates.
• Create and maintain pipelines for critical roles and diversity goals.
• Support rotational and cross-functional assignments to broaden employee skills.
• Lead initiatives to identify internal talent for leadership and career growth.
• Work with HR partners and department heads to identify skill gaps and internal candidates.
• Enhance employer branding to attract external talent.
• Manage full recruitment lifecycle for external hires.
• Track and report talent metrics to inform strategies and adjustments.
• Collaborate with HR Data and Intelligence to monitor recruitment and internal mobility metrics.

What they are asking for

• Master’s degree in HR Management, Organizational Development, or Business (optional but preferred).
• 8–10 years of progressive HR experience with at least 4 years in talent acquisition or internal development.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field.
• SPHR certification (advantage) and PHR or HRCI (advantage).
• Proficiency in HR data analytics and reporting.
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment and onboarding.
• Competency-based assessment and profiling experience.
• ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, and digital sourcing tool proficiency.
• Experience in employer branding and EVP positioning.
• Ability to develop workforce planning and succession strategies.

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