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DeloitteTalent Acquisition Lead
Deloitte Nigeria is looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead to shape and implement an integrated hiring strategy that draws top-tier professionals to the firm. This role…
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Deloitte Nigeria is looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead to shape and implement an integrated hiring strategy that draws top-tier professionals to the firm. This role involves partnering with service-line leaders, department heads, and People Business Partners to align workforce needs with business objectives, manage talent budgets, and forecast staffing demands. The successful candidate will direct the complete hiring lifecycle from requisition and job profiling to screening, interviewing, offers, and…
Job Description
Deloitte Nigeria is looking for a Talent Acquisition Lead to shape and implement an integrated hiring strategy that draws top-tier professionals to the firm. This role involves partnering with service-line leaders, department heads, and People Business Partners to align workforce needs with business objectives, manage talent budgets, and forecast staffing demands.
The successful candidate will direct the complete hiring lifecycle from requisition and job profiling to screening, interviewing, offers, and clearance. Responsibilities also include steering graduate programs and early-career initiatives, designing employer branding campaigns, and building robust talent pipelines for technical, specialist, and leadership roles. Furthermore, the position requires mentoring and supervising the internal talent acquisition team, driving continuous improvement, and providing expert advisory services regarding talent availability and market conditions.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced recruitment professionals with a strong background in professional services, consulting, or complex organizations who want to lead strategic talent functions. Deloitte champions an inclusive work environment that supports flexible schedules and fair treatment for all staff.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the firm talent acquisition strategy in line with business plans and approved headcount
- Partner with business leaders and stakeholders to forecast staffing demand and identify critical skills
- Oversee the complete hiring lifecycle from requisition approval to selection and pre-employment clearance
- Design and run graduate recruitment, internship programs, and early-career initiatives including NYSC projects
- Build proactive sourcing strategies using professional networks, employee referrals, and targeted market mapping
- Create and implement employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies to promote career opportunities
- Advise partners and hiring managers on talent availability, compensation competitiveness, and hiring risks
- Lead, coach, and develop the talent acquisition team by setting clear goals and managing workloads
Requirements
- Hold a bachelor degree in human resource management, business administration, psychology, industrial relations, or a related field with a minimum of Second Class Lower or Lower Credit division
- Possess at least seven to ten years of relevant experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources with substantial end-to-end hiring responsibility
- Demonstrate prior experience leading recruitment activities, handling multiple vacancies, and advising senior stakeholders
- Have a minimum of five credits in WASSCE Ordinary Level or NECO subjects including mathematics and English language in one sitting
Qualifications
- A relevant postgraduate qualification or master degree
- Professional membership or certification from a recognized HR institution such as CIPM Nigeria, CIPD, or SHRM
- Prior team leadership or supervisory experience
Core Skills
Benefits
- Flexible working options to support contributors
- Opportunities for continuing growth as a leader through diverse professional experiences
- A workplace culture designed to foster professional networks, peer relationships, and mentorship
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What are the key experience requirements?
Candidates must have approximately seven to ten years of relevant experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or human resources with substantial end-to-end hiring responsibilities.
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