CHINEDU FRANCIS ANYANWU
Talent Acquisition Specialist | HR Executive
Lagos, NG.About
Highly accomplished Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 3 years of experience, adept at end-to-end recruitment across diverse sectors including administrative, customer service, finance, tech, and leadership roles. Proven ability to significantly reduce time-to-hire by 30% and boost candidate satisfaction to 95% through optimized sourcing, structured interviewing, and strategic ATS utilization. Drives talent pipeline development and retention initiatives, consistently exceeding hiring targets and enhancing organizational growth.
Work
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Led talent acquisition and HR initiatives for EasyWin Lotto, recruiting 40+ staff and advising senior management on strategies to enhance company culture and retention.
Highlights
Led end-to-end talent acquisition and HR initiatives, successfully recruiting over 40 diverse staff within 12 months, including high-volume and hard-to-fill roles.
Advised senior management on pivotal HR strategies, significantly improving new hire retention by 20% and strengthening company culture.
Expanded the qualified applicant pool by 30% through strategic LinkedIn outreach, targeted job postings, and robust referral campaigns.
Optimized candidate experience by implementing structured interview workflows and clear feedback timelines, boosting candidate satisfaction to 95%.
Collaborated with the marketing team on branding campaigns that increased application volume by 40%, enhancing talent pipeline growth.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Managed large client portfolios and led multi-role recruitment projects for Estrada International Staffing Solutions, successfully placing over 60 candidates across diverse industries.
Highlights
Managed extensive client portfolios, successfully placing over 60 candidates in finance, tech, and retail, exceeding placement targets by 15% within one year.
Developed and maintained a proprietary database of 1,500+ screened candidates, leveraging ATS and manual mapping to accelerate placement turnaround.
Coordinated as lead recruiter on complex multi-role projects, ensuring seamless communication and alignment between clients and the sourcing team.
Conducted weekly interviews for 10-15 candidates, meticulously evaluating fit based on role requirements and team dynamics.
Mentored 2 junior recruiters, providing guidance on effective sourcing strategies and advanced screening techniques.
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
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Summary
Progressed to lead recruiter at Willers Solutions Limited, independently managing recruitment and significantly reducing hiring timelines for technical and mid-level roles.
Highlights
Advanced to lead recruiter, independently managing a full recruitment lifecycle by Q3 2022 and handling over 70 technical and mid-level roles.
Streamlined the hiring process by implementing structured interview scheduling and proactive follow-ups, reducing average hiring time by 25%.
Collaborated effectively with business units to accurately define hiring needs and refine job descriptions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Reduced recruitment timelines for technical and mid-level roles by 25% through efficient candidate sourcing and management.