Recruitment Manager – Manpower Supply

Job Title: Recruitment Manager – Manpower Supply & Administration

Department: Human Resources / Manpower Supply

Reports to: Head of HR / General Manager – Administration

Location: Ikoyi

Position Overview:

The Recruitment Manager is responsible for overseeing the full-cycle recruitment process for all manpower supply and administrative staffing needs across multiple infrastructure sectors, including construction, energy, transportation, water, and facilities management. The role ensures the timely sourcing, selection, mobilization, and retention of qualified talent aligned with project requirements and company standards.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment Strategy & Planning

• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to meet manpower requirements for ongoing and upcoming infrastructure projects.
• Forecast short-term and long-term manpower needs in coordination with project managers and department heads.
• Maintain a robust talent pipeline for skilled, semi-skilled, and administrative roles across multiple sectors.

2. Talent Sourcing & Acquisition

• Identify and engage suitable candidates through job portals, recruitment agencies, social media, databases, and direct sourcing.
• Manage relationships with local and international manpower agencies, ensuring compliance with labor and immigration regulations.
• Oversee bulk recruitment campaigns and overseas hiring drives when required.

3. Selection & Onboarding

• Screen, interview, and assess candidates to ensure suitability for various technical and administrative roles.
• Coordinate trade tests, skill assessments, and background checks as needed.
• Supervise offer management, contract preparation, visa processing, and onboarding documentation.
• Ensure smooth mobilization of new hires to project sites.

4. Administration & Compliance

• Ensure all recruitment and employment activities comply with local labor laws and company policies.
• Maintain updated recruitment dashboards, reports, and candidate databases.
• Collaborate with HR and site administration teams for employee deployment and documentation.

5. Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with project directors, line managers, and HR business partners to understand manpower needs.
• Liaise with government agencies, embassies, and labor offices where applicable.
• Support the development of standard operating procedures for manpower supply and administrative management.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Analyze recruitment metrics and KPIs to improve efficiency and quality of hires.
• Introduce digital tools or systems to streamline recruitment and workforce management.
• Stay updated on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and competitor activities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 7–10 years of recruitment experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience in manpower supply, infrastructure, construction, or engineering sectors.
• Strong knowledge of local and international labor laws, visa procedures, and mobilization processes.
• Experience managing large-scale recruitment campaigns and cross-border hiring.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Proficiency in recruitment software and HRIS tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight project deadlines.
• Leadership and team management capabilities.

Performance Indicators:

• Time-to-hire and cost-per-hire metrics.
• Quality and retention rate of hires.
• Project manpower fulfillment rate.
• Compliance with labor and company standards.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and recruitment process efficiency.

Job Type: Contract

Contract length: 12 months

Experience:

• ESG/Sustainability marketing: 5 years (Required)

Application Deadline: 15/02/2025