Recruitment Analyst

Babban Gona is an award-winning, high-impact social enterprise passionately committed to transforming the lives of smallholder farmers in Nigeria. Built upon a foundation of strong core values, our principles guide our behaviours and actions, both individually and as a cohesive team. 

We provide holistic support to our members, encompassing access to vital finance, high-quality agricultural inputs, cutting-edge training, and reliable markets, empowering them to significantly increase their yields, incomes, and overall livelihoods.  At the heart of our operations is the principle of "Member First": we obsess about our customers, our smallholder members, beginning every discussion by considering how it benefits them and working backwards. We work vigorously every day to earn and keep our Members' Trust, ensuring every interaction answers all their questions so they never need to ask for help. 

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Recruitment Analyst

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the role

• The Recruitment Analyst drives end-to-end talent acquisition, building proactive talent pipelines, engaging active and passive candidates, and using recruitment data to continuously sharpen sourcing strategy.
• The role partners closely with HR and hiring managers to streamline hiring processes, strengthen the organisation's employer brand, and support broader talent retention efforts.

Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing & Pipeline Development:

• Proactively build talent pipelines for current and future organisational needs by sourcing qualified candidates through various channels (job boards, social media, internal databases, etc.)
• Identify, engage, and nurture relationships with both active and passive candidates
• Conduct market research and recommend new channels for candidate sourcing, including job boards, professional networks, and university partnerships

Candidate Screening & Hiring Support:

• Support the screening and assessment of candidates by reviewing resumes, conducting initial interviews, and assessing candidate qualifications against job requirements
• Collaborate with hiring managers and HR teams to understand job requirements and align recruitment strategies to meet talent needs
• Provide support in scheduling interviews, creating candidate shortlists, and ensuring a smooth recruitment process

Recruitment Analytics & Reporting:

• Analyse recruitment data and metrics (e.g., time-to-fill, time-to-hire, cost-per-hire) to identify trends and improve the effectiveness of sourcing strategies
• Provide regular reporting and analysis of recruitment activities and outcomes to support decision-making

Process Improvement & Collaboration:

• Continuously evaluate and improve the recruitment process to ensure efficiency, reduce time-to-hire, and maintain high standards of candidate experience
• Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to streamline interview procedures and ensure consistency across departments

Employer Branding & Campus Engagement:

• Assist in organising and attending career fairs, networking events, and university recruitment programs to enhance the organisation's visibility and talent pool
• Build and maintain relationships with universities, student organisations, and career centers

Retention Support:

• Support retention initiatives by analysing exit interview data and providing insights on turnover rates
• Recommend recruitment practices that enhance employee engagement and long-term retention

What we are looking for
Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a relevant field
• 2–3 years' hands-on experience as a recruiter or talent acquisition specialist
• Proven knowledge and hands-on experience using Human Resources Management Systems
• High efficiency with HR operations including hiring, payroll, recruitment, selection, benefits, and/or equal opportunity compliance preferred
• Proficient use of organisation's HRIS, payroll, and similar employee management software

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong interpersonal skills and capable of communicating with individuals at all levels and from various backgrounds
• Analytical — displays logical reasoning
• Problem solving — identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Teamwork — contributes to building a positive team spirit.