Manager, Talent Operations

Job Overview

• Company: Green Africa Airways Limited (A value airline based in Lagos, Nigeria offering safe, reliable, and affordable air travel)

• Position: Manager, Talent Operations

• Position Type: Human Resources / Talent Management

• Job Types: Full-time

• Work Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Drive efficient, consistent, and data-led talent processes across the organization, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee confirmation, and performance management.

• Partner with business leaders to translate workforce requirements into practical talent solutions, strengthen operational workflows, and manage HR technology and analytics.

• Lead talent acquisition for critical, specialized, and safety-sensitive aviation roles while maintaining employer branding, audit compliance, and vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with leadership on short- and long-term manpower planning and develop recruitment pipelines for specialized roles.

• Manage end-to-end talent acquisition, onboarding, employee confirmations, talent reviews, and succession planning.

• Establish and refine talent policies, workflows, templates, and service standards.

• Track and report key talent metrics (time to fill, cost per hire, turnover, source effectiveness) using HR tools and databases.

• Manage candidate experience, recruitment vendor relationships, and compliance with employment regulations and audit standards.

• Supervise, coach, and direct members of the Talent Operations team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related discipline.

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in HR/Talent Management, including at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

• Demonstrated expertise in talent sourcing, applicant tracking systems (ATS), HR databases, and MS Office Suite.

• Strong leadership, conflict resolution, negotiation, time management, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications & Attributes

• Professional HR certification (CIPM, CIPD, or SHRM).

• Previous experience within aviation or another highly regulated, operationally intensive industry.

• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with recruitment via social media and professional networks.