Recruitment Officer Job at Food Concepts

Food Concepts commenced operations in 2001. From inception, our aim has been clear-cut and focused: to revolutionize the food sector in West Africa and to deliver extraordinary satisfaction to our stakeholders.

Since launching in 2004, Chicken Republic (Subsidiary of Food concepts) has already opened 55 stores in Nigeria and Ghana. On this basis, we are proud of the brand’s hard-earned reputation as the fastest growing chicken QSR in West Africa and the number 1 chicken QSR in Nigeria (both in revenues and number of outlets). In addition, Chicken Republic was ranked as one of Nigeria’s top 20 brands across all categories (Financial Standards Awards 2009).

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Job Position: Recruitment Officer

Requisition ID: 1361
Job Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Report to: Human Resources Manager
Department: Human Resources Department

Job Purpose

• To assist with Talent Acquisition and selection functions in the organization

Core Responsibilities and Key Result Areas

• Recruitment and Selection Functions
• Source for applicants by researching and contacting colleges, employment agencies, other recruiters, social media, professional networks, job boards and internet sites;
• Determine job analysis by studying job descriptions and candidates’ qualifications.
• Build strong online presence as a recruiter on LinkedIn, Indeed, social media and professional networks to attract prospective talents to the organization.
• Handle all administrative arrangements relating to the recruitment and selection process, including arranging tests and providing suitable arrangements for applicants with special needs.
• Assisting in developing and implementing effective recruiting and hiring procedures and practices based on several factors like company performance, market economy, competitor’s performance, etc.
• Comply with Quality Management System / Operational Health & System requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.
• Determine applicant qualifications by reviewing CV/Resumes; analysing responses; verifying references; comparing qualifications to job requirements.
• Supervise aptitude Test, collate results and input information of successful candidates in the database.
• Keep track and update talent pool of experience hire and Graduate Trainees for Operations (Chicken Republic and Pie Express)
• Assist in placing adverts for all internal and external vacancies and recruiting all entry level positions.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Head of Department.
• Ensure adequate compliance to all company policies, internal control processes and approved processes

Key Performance Indicators

• Quality of candidates
• Success rate of scheduled interviews
• Rate of compliance with company recruitment policy

Decision Expectations:

• Ensure all due correspondences, memos, reports and certificates are tracked in each employees files
• Create and manage the HR Database

Job Specifications

• A good First Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
• Membership of CIPM, HRCI or any other related professional degree is an added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role is required

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of QSR/ Food Industry Trends and processes
• Knowledge of Recruitment & Selection
• Demonstrates Negotiation Skills

Working Conditions:

• Jobholder typically work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, although some roles may involve weekend or evening work. This role is largely office-based, and typically involves constant search for qualified candidates to fill vacant roles from time to time.