Talent Officer

Jaza is a solar energy start-up working to power Sub-Saharan Africa. We build solar-powered shops which charge batteries customers use to power their homes. In 2022, we achieved over 1.5 million battery swaps, providing approximately 186,000 people access to clean, affordable energy. We employ women from each community (known as Jaza Stars) to run the service, empowering our team to become leaders, entrepreneurs and drivers of economic growth within their communities. We’ve already successfully entered the Nigerian market, piloted several sites here and will grow to hundreds of locations over the next year. To support this expansion, we’re planning to hire over 200 people over the next 6 months.

Compensation& Benefits
We are  recruiting to fill the position below

 Job Title: Talent Officer

Location: Lagos
Position Overview

• As our Talent Officer, you’ll play a key role in helping us grow our team across the country.
• You’ll support the Talent Acquisition team in driving end-to-end  recruitment, as well as supporting hiring managers, coordinating onboarding and ensuring every candidate and new hire has a great experience.
• From sourcing talent for field roles to supporting Finance, HR and Operations hiring; this role puts you at the center of Jaza’s growth.
• This is a great opportunity to own key HR processes, work in a fast-paced environment and help build a strong, people-first culture.
  Roles and Responsibilities 
  Recruitment & Selection:
• Coordinate high-volume hiring campaigns for both field and office roles
• Source, screen and interview candidates efficiently
• Conduct background checks and verify references
• Maintain accurate candidate records and ensure data confidentiality
• Keep the hiring team updated on interview progress and scheduling
• Ensure all recruitment processes and practices comply with the company policies, standards, and local labor laws
• Act as the go-to point of contact for candidates and hiring managers for assigned recruitments.
• Ensure that we are onboarding high quality candidates who will contribute to the Jaza Culture
  Onboarding & Employee Experience: 
• Deliver a smooth Pre-onboarding and engaging onboarding experience for all new hires
• Ensure seamless and accurate calendar scheduling of all onboarding training sessions with subject matter experts and new hires
• Request, collect and file all candidate pre-employment documentation
• Support employee engagement initiatives that enhance the workplace experience
  HR Support & Projects:
• Follow all HRMS workflows for recruitment and onboarding
• Support internal HR initiatives and cross-functional projects as needed
• Effectively represent Jaza’s professionalism and unique company culture
• Perform other duties as assigned
  How We’ll Measure Success
• Monthly hiring targets met (number of hires per month)
• Onboarding completion rate within set timelines
  Time to fill roles maintained at or below 60 days
  100% compliance with labor laws and internal Jaza policies in all hiring and onboarding processes
  Qualifications and Skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Psychology or a related field
• 1-2 years of experience in core recruitment, including at least 1 year focused on high-volume recruitment
• Demonstrated experience supporting high-volume recruitment drives or talent coordination.
• Experience supporting hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, startup environments where priorities evolve quickly
• Hands on experience working with HR systems and tools (HRIS/HRMS)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and a high level of professionalism
• Strong attention to detail, organization and ability to manage multiple priorities
• A discreet, trustworthy approach to handling sensitive information and employee data
• Customer-service mindset and strong candidate communication skills.
• High standards of integrity, ethics, and accountability
• A self-starter mindset; you take ownership and follow through
• Passionate about helping others succeed and making meaningful contributions to team culture
• Open-minded, flexible and always ready to learn and grow
  Must have skills: 
• CorporateTraining
• High-Volume Recruitment
• Ability to work with Data.
  Why you should join us
• Be part of one of the most exciting growth phases of Jaza. We’ve proven our model, now we’re scaling. As our Talent Officer, you’ll play a key role in building the hiring and onboarding systems that will scale as we expand.
• You’ll also work alongside a team of passionate, mission-driven people in an international, collaborative environment. Our teammates are based in Canada, China, Tanzania, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and the United States, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared commitment to creating lasting change.
  Application Closing Date
  Not Specified.
  How to Apply
  Interested and qualified candidates should:
  Click here to apply online