ADETOLA AROWA
Ikeja
Summary
HR leader with 15 years of experience in VAS for telecommunications and marketing communications. Achievements include a 15% increase in employee retention and optimized learning and development budgets. Expertise in talent acquisition, employee engagement, policy development, and compliance. Committed to driving organizational success through a positive workplace culture.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Senior Controller, Human Resources
Insight Redefini
03.2025 - Current
- Workforce planning and retention drive
- Lead HRBPs for sister companies in the implementation of HR strategies.
- HR budget planning and management.
- Employee engagement management.
- Identify, attract, hire, and retain suitable talent at the best rate possible.
- Lead on performance management, reward, and recognition.
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Insight Redefini
03.2022 - 03.2025
- Leading HRBP strategies, supporting 200+ employees across three of the six Operating Companies to achieve business and people goals for Insight Publicis (Publicis Groupe network), Publicis Digitas and Leo Burnett
- Designed and managed talent pipelines, including the Group’s Management Trainee Program (MTP) and Creative Interns Academy (CIA).
- Led on periodic collation of data to distill insights for advisory and planning purposes
- Spearheaded regulatory compliance efforts, ensuring accreditation with ARCON and AAAN.
- Optimized L&D budget utilization, achieving about 20% increase in ROI on training initiatives.
- (Holding group housing some of the top Advertising Agencies in Sub-Saharan Africa)
Senior Manager, Talent Management & Administration
The Omar Group
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Streamlined recruitment and onboarding for three subsidiaries, reducing time-to-hire by 30%.
- Implemented documentation policies, improving operational efficiency.
Founder, HR Consulting Practice
Ripples Konhect
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Delivered strategic HR solutions, including organizational structuring, and talent strategies for SMEs.
Manager, Human Resources, Admin & In-House Legal
MediaReach OMD (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon)
05.2011 - 11.2020
- Led employee engagement across five subsidiaries, increasing retention by over 15%.
- Provided legal advisory services, saving over N4,000,000 annually on legal drafting.
- Developed policies aligned with global HR trends, enhancing compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Led support to management on corporate communications and Employee Value Proposition initiatives.
- Led the drive on cost-effective HR and admin operations for 100+ employees.
Executive Assistant & Human Resources Manager
MTech Communications
08.2008 - 03.2011
- Reduced tax liabilities by 60% through strategic advisory.
- Managed recruitment, performance, and HR administrative functions for 60+ employees.
- Saved over N3m in cost of legal drafting
- Managed the entire employee lifecycle, from recruitment to exit, ensuring seamless documentation, meaningful engagement, and professional growth
Education
Discharge Certificate -
National Youth Service
Benin, Edo State, Nigeria09-2007
Bachelor of Law - Law
Nigerian Law School
Bagauda, Kano State, Nigeria09-2006
LL.B Hons - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University
Ile-Ife, Osun State02-2004
Skills
- Talent acquisition and retention
- Employee engagement and experience
- Performance management and L&D strategies
- Total Rewards and HR Analytics
- Policy development and compliance
- Corporate communications
- Change management
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Culinary enthusiast
- Intermediate swimmer
- Green Earth advocate
- Mentoring Young Professionals
Languages
English
Native
Native
Yoruba
Proficient (C2)
C2
Certification
Professional in Human Resources International- HR Certificate Institute, USA
Timeline
Senior Controller, Human Resources
Insight Redefini
03.2025 - Current
Senior Manager, Human Resources
Insight Redefini
03.2022 - 03.2025
Senior Manager, Talent Management & Administration
The Omar Group
08.2021 - 02.2022
Founder, HR Consulting Practice
Ripples Konhect
11.2020 - 08.2021
Manager, Human Resources, Admin & In-House Legal
MediaReach OMD (Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon)
05.2011 - 11.2020
Executive Assistant & Human Resources Manager
MTech Communications
08.2008 - 03.2011
Discharge Certificate -
National Youth Service
Bachelor of Law - Law
Nigerian Law School
LL.B Hons - Law
Obafemi Awolowo University