Role summary
Pukena Concierge Services Ltd is seeking a dedicated and resourceful Recruitment Officer to join our Recruitment & Talent Acquisition team. Pukena is a technology-enabled recruitment and managed-workforce company connecting employers with professionally screened talent across household, corporate, office-support and digital roles. The successful candidate will support our end-to-end recruitment operations, including candidate sourcing, profile screening, interviews, verification coordination, shortlist preparation and placement follow-up. This is a full-time hybrid position based around our office in Ajah, Lagos. Most duties may be performed remotely, but the officer must be available for physical meetings, training and other operational activities when required. We particularly encourage applications from candidates residing within Ajah, Sangotedo, Lekki and other accessible parts of the Lagos Island corridor. This position is designated Recruitment Officer, regardless of previous job title or years of experience. Pukena operates a performance-based career progression structure, providing opportunities for employees to advance into supervisory and management positions as they demonstrate competence, accountability and a strong understanding of our systems. Monthly salary: ₦2000,000.
Responsibilities
- Source and identify suitable candidates for household, office-support, corporate and specialist vacancies.
- Review candidate profiles, CVs, qualifications and employment histories against client requirements.
- Conduct structured screening interviews and evaluate candidate suitability, communication skills and professional competence.
- Coordinate practical assessments, reference checks, employment verification and other background screening activities.
- Maintain accurate candidate records and update recruitment activities on Pukena's internal platform.
- Prepare candidate shortlists and recommendations for employer review.
- Communicate professionally with applicants, employers and other stakeholders throughout the recruitment process.
- Coordinate interview schedules, candidate availability and recruitment follow-ups.
- Monitor open vacancies, application pipelines and placement progress.
- Support candidate onboarding and ensure required documentation is complete.
- Work with the founder and operations team to resolve recruitment challenges and improve service delivery.
- Meet agreed recruitment targets, turnaround times and quality standards.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of candidate and client information.
- Participate in physical meetings, training and operational reviews at the Ajah office when required.
Requirements
- Minimum of OND, HND or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, Sociology or another relevant discipline.
- Previous experience in recruitment, HR administration, talent sourcing, customer service or related work is an advantage.
- Strong communication skills, including professional written and spoken English.
- Ability to assess candidate suitability and conduct structured interviews.
- Good organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple recruitment requests.
- Comfortable working with digital tools, online recruitment platforms, spreadsheets and applicant databases.
- Willingness to learn and use Pukena's recruitment management, screening and verification systems.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining regular communication with the team.
- Reliable internet connectivity and access to a suitable computer for remote work.
- Must be available to report physically to the Ajah office when required.
- Residence in Ajah, Sangotedo, Lekki or nearby Lagos Island locations is strongly preferred.
- High standards of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and accountability.
- Willingness to begin at Recruitment Officer level and grow within Pukena's organizational structure.
What happens after you apply?
- Your application is recorded against the vacancy
- Pukena or the employer reviews your profile against the role
- Screening and verification continue where required
- If shortlisted, concierge coordinates next steps
- Additional verification may follow selection, depending on the role and service model
Steps vary by role and whether the vacancy is Concierge-managed. Corporate vacancies on corporate.pukena.ng follow a separate application path.