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Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-time
Business Service Line: Internal Client Services
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026

Job Description

Deloitte Nigeria is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to develop and implement recruitment strategies that attract, assess and secure high-calibre professionals in line with the firm’s business objectives and workforce requirements.

The successful candidate will oversee the entire recruitment process, manage graduate and early-career recruitment programmes, strengthen employer branding, develop talent pipelines and provide strategic recruitment advice to Partners, business leaders and hiring managers.

The role also involves leading the Talent Acquisition team, improving recruitment processes and ensuring effective workforce planning across the firm’s business service lines.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives, workforce plans, budgets and approved staffing requirements.
Work with service-line leaders and People Business Partners to forecast recruitment needs, identify critical skills and address talent gaps.
Lead the end-to-end recruitment process, including job profiling, sourcing, screening, assessments, interviews, selection, offers and pre-employment checks.
Ensure recruitment activities comply with approved headcount, budgets, job descriptions and selection criteria.
Lead graduate recruitment, internship, entry-level and NYSC recruitment programmes.
Develop relationships with universities, professional institutions and relevant talent communities.
Build talent pipelines for specialist, experienced-hire and leadership positions across assurance, consulting, tax, risk, digital and technology disciplines.
Develop employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives to strengthen Deloitte Nigeria’s position as an employer of choice.
Advise Partners, hiring managers and business leaders on recruitment strategies, market conditions, candidate availability and hiring risks.
Monitor recruitment performance, hiring timelines, candidate experience and stakeholder satisfaction.
Lead, coach and develop the Talent Acquisition team while promoting accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Maintain effective relationships with regional and global talent acquisition teams to share recruitment practices and resources.

Requirements and Qualifications

Interested candidates should meet the following requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations or a related discipline, with a minimum of Second Class Lower or Lower Credit.
A relevant postgraduate qualification or master’s degree is an added advantage.
At least five credits in WASSCE, NECO or an equivalent examination, including Mathematics and English Language, obtained in one sitting.
Approximately 7–10 years of relevant experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or human resources, with substantial experience managing end-to-end recruitment.
Demonstrated experience leading recruitment activities, managing multiple vacancies and advising senior stakeholders.
Experience in graduate recruitment, experienced-hire recruitment, and specialist or leadership searches.
Experience working in a professional services firm, consulting environment, financial services organisation or another complex, multi-business organisation is preferred.
Familiarity with applicant tracking systems, HR information systems and recruitment analytics tools.
Evidence of improving recruitment processes, managing recruitment budgets and strengthening recruitment governance.
Membership or professional certification from a recognised HR institution, such as CIPM Nigeria, CIPD or SHRM, is desirable.
Previous team leadership or supervisory experience is an advantage.

What Deloitte Offers

Deloitte provides opportunities for professional development, leadership growth and career advancement within an inclusive working environment. Employees can benefit from exposure to diverse teams, challenging assignments, professional networks and opportunities to develop new skills.

The firm promotes diversity, fairness and respect, and supports reasonable workplace accommodations for persons with disabilities and neurodivergent individuals.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the official Deloitte recruitment portal.

Click here to apply for the Talent Acquisition Lead position at Deloitte Nigeria

Application Deadline: 22 October 2026.

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