Global Talent Partner

Global Talent Partner

Company: Strivo Labs

Location: Remote / Hybrid (Nigeria, UK, Europe, Africa & Diaspora-friendly)

Employment Type: Full-time

Reports to: Head of Talent / Managing Director

ABOUT STRIVO LABS

Strivo Labs is a digital transformation and technology company providing software, automation, talent, and operational solutions to businesses across Africa and the diaspora. Through our talent arm, we connect high-quality professionals to global companies across technology, operations, finance, sustainability, and digital roles.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Global Talent Partner is responsible for building and managing end-to-end talent acquisition, talent partnerships, and placement operations for Strivo Labs' global clients. This role blends recruitment leadership, relationship management, commercial awareness, and global workforce strategy.

You will act as a trusted talent advisor to clients, ensuring high-quality placements while building scalable talent pipelines across multiple regions and time zones.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Global Talent Acquisition & Placement

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for global roles across tech, operations, finance, sustainability, and digital functions.

• Source, screen, assess, and place high-quality talent for international clients.

• Oversee contract, freelance, and permanent placement models.

• Ensure strong candidate experience and high placement success rates.

Client Partnership & Account Management

• Act as the primary talent partner for assigned global clients.

• Understand client workforce needs, role requirements, and hiring priorities.

• Advise clients on talent availability, market trends, and hiring strategies.

• Build long-term client relationships to drive repeat placements and retention.

Talent Pipeline & Community Building

• Build and maintain a global talent pool across Africa, the UK, Europe, and the diaspora.

• Develop proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, referrals, communities, and partnerships.

• Support the growth of Strivo's vetted talent network and career pathways.

Assessment, Quality & Compliance

• Conduct structured interviews and competency-based assessments.

• Coordinate skills testing, psychometric assessments, and reference checks where required.

• Ensure placements meet client standards and contractual requirements.

• Maintain compliance with data protection, employment, and cross-border hiring regulations.

Commercial & Performance Management

• Manage placement KPIs including time-to-hire, placement success, retention, and client satisfaction.

• Support revenue targets through successful placements and upsell opportunities.

• Track and report performance metrics to leadership.

Process & Systems Improvement

• Use ATS, CRM, and automation tools to manage talent workflows efficiently.

• Continuously improve recruitment processes, documentation, and best practices.

• Collaborate with Tech and Operations teams to enhance talent platforms and tools.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

• 5–10+ years experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or workforce solutions, preferably in a global or multi-region environment.

• Experience placing talent across Africa, Europe, UK, or international markets.

• Background in tech, professional services, or digital roles is strongly preferred.

• Experience working with remote, contract, and distributed teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong recruitment and sourcing expertise.

• Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.

• Commercial awareness and ability to manage placement-driven revenue.

• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment capability.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work across time zones and cultures.

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and process-driven.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or a related field.

• Relevant HR or recruitment certifications are an advantage.

WHY JOIN STRIVO LABS

• Work with global clients and international talent pools.

• Be part of a fast-growing, tech-enabled talent ecosystem.

• High ownership and autonomy in building scalable talent operations.

• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives.

• Remote-friendly, flexible working culture.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Interested candidates should submit:

1. Updated CV

2. Cover letter outlining global recruitment experience

3. A brief summary (max 1 page) describing how you would build and manage a high-quality global talent pipeline for Strivo Labs

Send applications to:

Email subject: Global Talent Partner – Application