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folarin salami

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Talent Acquisition Professional

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role in talent acquisition

I am a seasoned Talent Acquisition Professional with over 8 years of experience in recruiting key talents and bringing people, insights, and technology together to deliver exceptional experiences and solutions at scale to diverse organizations.

My expertise spans talent acquisition strategy, full-cycle recruitment, employer branding, and data-driven recruitment. I have a proven track record of partnering with leadership to align recruitment efforts with business objectives, resulting in significant improvements in talent acquisition processes and workforce quality.

I have worked with various organizations across the EMEA region, including BYP Network, The African Talent Company, AIM Group Limited, Fuspay Technology, Genesis Group, and G.F Gas Company. My experience has equipped me with the skills to build robust recruitment strategies, develop employer branding, and enhance candidate experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Talent Acquisition Lead

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BYP Network

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 4 months)

As Talent Acquisition Lead, established robust screening and interview processes, enhancing retention rates and aligning recruitment with company values. Oversaw full-cycle recruitment for various roles, achieving DEI goals and leveraging data analytics for hiring insights.

Talent Acquisition Recruitment Data Analysis Stakeholder Management Employer Branding Project Management Screening

Senior Recruitment Consultant

The African Talent Company

Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)

Managed client talent hiring needs across multiple regions, executing sourcing strategies that reduced time-to-hire by 20%. Led end-to-end recruitment processes and maintained high candidate satisfaction metrics.

Recruitment Recruitment Marketing Stakeholder Management Employer Branding Project Management

Talent Acquisition Lead

AIM Group Limited

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Managed full-cycle recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, achieving a 95% candidate acceptance rate. Digitized recruitment processes and partnered with leadership to develop targeted strategies.

Recruitment Employer Branding Data Analysis Project Management Stakeholder Management

Talent Acquisition Manager

Fuspay Technology

Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)

Led talent acquisition for a fintech company, achieving a 95% offer acceptance rate and reducing time-to-hire by 15%. Developed innovative sourcing strategies and improved candidate experience.

Employer Branding Project Management Stakeholder Management

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Genesis Group

Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 (4 years)

Performed end-to-end recruitment for over 300 roles, enhancing employer branding and developing targeted recruitment strategies. Managed recruitment outreach activities to increase job visibility.

Recruitment Employer Branding Recruitment Marketing Stakeholder Management Data Analysis Project Management

Recruitment Assistant

G.F Gas Company

Mar 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 10 months)

Assisted in recruitment processes by developing job descriptions, managing interview schedules, and maintaining candidate communication. Ensured compliance with hiring standards.

Recruitment Scheduling Data Management Compliance Project Management