HUMPHREY OLUGBUE

Senior Global Talent Acquisition Partner

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About

Dynamic and results-driven Senior Global Talent Acquisition Partner with over 8 years of expertise in full-cycle recruitment across technical, non-technical, and executive-level roles. Proven ability to identify, attract, and engage top-tier talent across EMEA, North America, and APAC regions, leveraging data-driven strategies to optimize hiring processes and significantly reduce time-to-hire while boosting candidate quality.

Work Experience

Talent Acquisition Partner

Moniepoint Inc (Formerly TeamApt)

Apr 2024 - Present

Remote, Global, UK

Managed the full recruitment lifecycle for high-priority technical and non-technical roles, successfully placing over 60 candidates in critical positions across EMEA and North America.

  • Managed end-to-end recruitment for 60+ critical technical and non-technical roles across EMEA and North America within 8 months, exceeding hiring targets.
  • Partnered with hiring managers and cross-functional leaders to define talent profiles and develop sourcing strategies, directly supporting organizational objectives.
  • Optimized hiring processes by leveraging data-driven metrics, reducing average time-to-fill by 20% and increasing candidate quality scores by 15%.
  • Elevated employer brand visibility by representing the company at virtual career events, expanding the talent network with over 500 new contacts annually.

Technical Talent Acquisition Partner

Rebilly Inc

Jul 2022 - Feb 2024

Remote, N/A, US

Led global recruitment efforts for senior-level Software Engineers and technical teams within a B2B SaaS environment.

  • Spearheaded global recruitment for senior Software Engineers (PHP, Symfony, VueJS, JavaScript) and specialized technical teams, ensuring high-quality talent acquisition.
  • Collaborated with engineering leadership to forecast hiring needs and implement tailored recruitment plans, aligning talent strategy with business objectives.
  • Reduced time-to-hire by 30% through continuous optimization of sourcing channels and technical screening techniques.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding guides and technical documentation, ensuring seamless new hire integration and improved retention.

Technical Recruiter

Okra

Jul 2021 - Mar 2022

Remote, N/A, NG

Executed full-cycle recruitment for engineering and product roles, managing an average of 15 open requisitions and processing over 500 applications monthly.

  • Executed full-cycle recruitment for Data Scientists, DevOps Engineers, and Mobile Developers, managing 15+ requisitions and 500+ applications monthly.
  • Leveraged ATS platforms (Lever, BambooHR, Greenhouse, GEM) and sourcing channels (LinkedIn, GitHub) to attract top-tier talent, enhancing team diversity.
  • Conducted rigorous technical screening interviews and developed recruitment reports, significantly reducing time-to-hire through data-driven insights.
  • Achieved high offer acceptance rates by proactive candidate engagement and accurate compensation benchmarking, consistently exceeding industry standards.

Lead Recruiter

Proten International Limited

Feb 2020 - Jul 2021

Hybrid, GH, NG

Managed and coached a team of four recruiters, significantly increasing successful placements and shortening average time-to-fill across Africa.

  • Managed and mentored a team of four recruiters, significantly increasing successful placements and shortening average time-to-fill across Africa.
  • Partnered with stakeholders in tech, telecom, and energy sectors to implement scalable recruitment frameworks, boosting client retention rates.
  • Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sourcing, assessment, and offer management, enhancing process consistency and onboarding efficiency.
  • Spearheaded executive searches for managerial and engineering leadership roles, including placing a CTO for a leading telecom company in Nigeria and a Head of Engineering for an energy firm in Kenya.

Recruitment Specialist

ICS Outsourcing Limited

Sep 2018 - Dec 2019

On-site, N/A, NG

Successfully filled over 45 mid-to-senior roles across diverse sectors through targeted sourcing and strategic employer branding, achieving a 30% reduction in time-to-hire.

  • Successfully filled over 45 mid-to-senior roles across FMCG, Financial Services, and Oil & Gas sectors, reducing time-to-hire by 30% for key positions.
  • Designed and executed recruitment campaigns using niche job boards, advanced Boolean search on LinkedIn, and CRM platforms, increasing qualified applicant volume.
  • Facilitated the end-to-end recruitment process, including screening, interview coordination, and salary negotiations, resulting in improved offer acceptance rates.
  • Maintained and analyzed hiring KPIs, providing weekly talent acquisition reports to leadership and clients to drive continuous process improvements.

Recruitment Specialist

Jobberman Limited

Jan 2017 - Apr 2018

On-site, N/A, NG

Managed end-to-end recruiting efforts for clients in tech, agriculture, and telecom, achieving a 30% reduction in time-to-hire and a 20% increase in quality of hire metrics.

  • Managed end-to-end recruiting for clients in tech, agriculture, and telecom, reducing time-to-hire by 30% and increasing quality of hire by 20%.
  • Built and maintained passive talent pipelines using Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, and CRM tools, resulting in a 25% growth in the candidate pool year-over-year.
  • Led coordination of interview logistics, debriefs, and candidate communications across departments, streamlining processes and reducing scheduling conflicts.
  • Introduced data-driven job advertising strategies across multiple platforms, increasing qualified application volume by 40% and improving employer branding visibility.

Customer Service Executive

Jumia Nigeria

Sep 2015 - Dec 2015

On-site, N/A, NG

Handled customer inquiries and resolved delivery issues, consistently achieving high satisfaction scores and implementing process improvements.

  • Handled over 120 customer inquiries weekly across phone, email, and chat, consistently maintaining a 90%+ satisfaction score.
  • Resolved 95% of delivery issues within 24 hours by closely coordinating with logistics and fulfillment teams.
  • Identified and implemented process improvements that reduced delivery delays by 15%, enhancing customer loyalty and repeat business.

Education

Industrial Chemistry

University of Ibadan

Sep 2010 - Jun 2014

Ibadan, Oyo State, NG

Languages

English

Skills

Talent Acquisition

  • End-to-End Recruitment
  • Executive Search
  • Global Talent Sourcing
  • Technical Hiring
  • Non-Technical Hiring
  • Full-Cycle Recruitment
  • Candidate Experience
  • Onboarding
  • Assessment Design
  • Talent Pipeline Management
  • Employer Branding
  • Diversity & Inclusion

Recruitment Tools & Platforms

  • Greenhouse
  • Lever
  • GEM
  • BambooHR
  • Ashby
  • LinkedIn Recruiter
  • GitHub
  • CRM Platforms
  • ATS Platforms
  • Boolean Search

Strategic Planning & Analytics

  • Stakeholder Collaboration
  • Recruitment Analytics
  • Hiring Forecasts
  • Sourcing Strategies
  • KPI Tracking
  • Time-to-Fill
  • Quality-of-Hire
  • Pipeline Conversion
  • Compensation Benchmarking
  • Process Optimization
  • SOP Development

Technical Expertise

  • Software Engineering Recruitment
  • PHP
  • Symfony
  • VueJS
  • JavaScript
  • Data Scientists
  • DevOps Engineers
  • Mobile Developers

Global Recruitment

  • EMEA Recruitment
  • North America Recruitment
  • APAC Recruitment
  • African Market Talent