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Recruitment Officer, Sagamu Ogun State (6-month contract
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26 September 2026 (Yesterday)
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24 December 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
*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 companys employer brand within the Sagamu and Ogun employment market
* Support initiatives that enhance candidate experience and attract high-quality talent.
Requirements
Education
* Bachelors 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 ** using TEMP-SGM as subject
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MANAGERIAL/NON-MANAGERY RESPONSIBILITIES 4.1. Prepare work plans and cost budgets in the departments / areas of work that are their responsibility 4.2. Develop plans and programs for performance management systems risk management systems and good corporate governance in the departments/fields of work that are their responsibility to ensure the availability of the number of employees and competencies required by the company 4.3. Implementing cultural transformation programs and change management as well as increasing commitment and good cooperation in the field of work that is his responsibility to encourage the creation of a high performance organization 4.4. Compile and submit reports on the implementation of work in the field of work that are their responsibility to superiors to ensure the availability of the necessary data and information 4.5. Fostering industrial relations that are conducive to creating a good working environment and encouraging the creation of work-life balance in the areas of work that are their responsibilities as well as fostering good relations with all relevant stakeholders
