Recruiter - Bilingual (French / English)

Backline Outsourcing is a Global BPO Partner for Teams That Need Reliability. We support companies worldwide with customer support, back-office operations, and finance ops support. We build the delivery system around your workflow, SOPs, training, QA, and reporting. So performance remains consistent as you scale across markets and time zones. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Recruiter - Bilingual (French / English)

Location: Abuja (FCT)

Employment Type: Full-time (Onsite) The Role We are growing, and we are looking for a recruiter who can find the right talent across English and French-speaking markets. As a Bilingual Recruiter, you will manage the full recruitment cycle, from understanding client needs to placing the right candidate. You will source, screen, and engage candidates in both English and French, and keep clients and candidates informed at every stage.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end recruitment for multiple roles at the same time Partner with clients and hiring managers to understand role requirements and agree on timelines Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, databases, and talent communities Screen CVs and conduct interviews in both French and English Write and post clear, engaging job adverts Coordinate interviews, assessments, reference checks, and offers Keep the applicant tracking system and recruitment reports accurate and up to date Give candidates a professional, timely experience and build a strong talent pipeline Meet agreed targets for time-to-fill and quality of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field Fluent in both French and English, written and spoken (non-negotiable) 2 to 10 years of recruitment experience, in an agency or outsourcing environment (preferred) Proven record of filling roles across different levels and industries Strong sourcing skills, including Boolean search and LinkedIn Recruiter Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Good organisation and the ability to manage multiple vacancies under deadlines Comfortable using an ATS and Microsoft Office or Google Workspace Willing to work onsite in Abuja. Nice to Have: Experience recruiting for BPO, customer support, or international clients Professional HR or recruitment certification (e.g., CIPM, SHRM, CIPD). What We Offer Competitive monthly salary of N500,000 to N700,000 (depending on experience) A collaborative team and room to grow Exposure to multiple clients and industries.