Head of Talent Acquisition

Head of Talent Acquisition


57m-74m NGN per annum


What we are looking for
We are looking for a Head of Talent Acquisition, who will be responsible to stand up the People function as a Strategic Business Unit for Hugo’s Corporate division. This role is critical in defining a talent strategy that aligns with our corporate goals, ensuring a frictionless employee experience journey, a high-performance culture, and high employee engagement across the organization. The Head will lead a team of seasoned People/HR professionals, to define and establish all People value streams: from talent acquisition and development to performance management and employee relations, with a focus on positioning talent as a unique and differentiated advantage for Hugo; and establishing Hugo as a recognised leader in attracting and retaining top talent.

Qualifications

Experience as a business leader familiar with setting up a business unit from ground up; preferably in leading multinational companies (including startup/scale-up’s) and/or global consultancies/professional services firms.


Experience managing strategic and operational “People” issues in a fast-paced business context. Functional People/HR experience however, is not a prerequisite.


Proven track record of driving process improvements, setting/executing strategy in dynamic and complex business environments and achieving exceptional operational performance.


Demonstrable project management, organizational and management reporting skills


Management consulting experience (or other client-management experience that demonstrates strategic thinking) preferred


Must have: A deep understanding of, and extensive experience operating in Africa


Education: Bachelor’s degree required. MBA/Advanced degree preferred.


Nice-to-have: Fluency in French

Competencies:


Strong team management skills


Strong business acumen, sales and negotiation skills


Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making


Perfect written and oral communications skills


Deep commitment to the organization’s mission and values


Articulate and effective communicator, both orally and in writing, with strong presentation skills


Experience in fostering a positive company culture and driving senior-level engagement


Experience managing budgets and financial forecasts


Ability to navigate in ambiguous and dynamically changing


Non-Negotiables

8+ years end to end recruiting experience, and experience as a business leader familiar with setting up a business unit from ground up;


Preferably in leading multinational companies (including startup/scale-up’s) and/or global consultancies/professional services firms


Ideal profiles have a mix of corporate (in-house) and global staffing agency experience


Must have experience recruiting mid-senior level talent, and managing strategic and operational “People” issues in a fast-paced environment


Must have a deep understanding of, and extensive experience operating in Africa;


Open to candidates across Africa; Must be open to travel to Nigeria as needed


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