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Angela Elumelu

Human Resources Management
Lagos,Lagos

Summary

*Versatile Employee Relations Specialist well-versed in aligning policies with latest industry requirements and best practices. Excellent communicator, negotiator and public speaker. Prepared to offer over 29 years of Oil and Gas Exploration and Production work experience at different roles and capacities.

*Offering 12+ years of dedicated Human Resources management experience, developing high-performing teams through mentoring, organizational development and evaluation performance. Strong record of accomplishment working with senior managers to build and realize organizational goals. Contributed to designing pay structures, developing employee policies, managing employee payroll and benefits and working with executive team to develop talent acquisition and retention goals.

*A highly focused, ambitious and astute Human Resources Manager with proactive problem-solving and elevated business and operations acumen honed through progressive career history, diverse job roles, knowledge and accomplished education. Talented in key HR functions, spanning employee relations, staff welfare, dispute resolution and mediation, development and retention, promoting relationship building. Fostering Industrial Relations harmony in the work environment through effective communication companywide.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Employee Relations Manager

Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited
Abuja, FCT Nigeria
07.2013 - 08.2021
  • Facilitated new hire orientations, processed transfers and managed employee separations.
  • Developed and implemented policies, procedures, and programs related to employee relations.
  • Investigated, arbitrated and resolved employee complaints and issues.
  • Reported on workplace health and safety compliance to superiors.
  • Conducted employee performance reviews and implemented corrective actions to increase productivity.
  • Addressed conflicts between employees by providing mediation services.
  • Scheduled meetings with employees to address concerns and grievances.
  • Conducted investigations into workplace complaints or violations of company policy.
  • Organized team building events and activities that fostered positive relationships between employees.
  • Facilitated regular meetings to discuss and develop plans to positively influence workplace relationships.
  • Assisted in employee recruitment, hiring and interview processes.
  • Assessed current benefits packages and negotiated new ones as needed.
  • Liaised with staff and management in analysis and resolution of issues, grievances and conflicts.
  • Launched wellness plans to reduce stress, boost morale and increase productivity.
  • Developed and implemented personnel guidelines and procedures to update personnel policy manual.
  • Conferred with management to develop or implement personnel policies or procedures.
  • Aligned HR policies with federal and local regulations.
  • Monitored compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations.
  • Handled employee discipline and termination to address policy infractions.
  • Collaborated with other departments to ensure consistency in HR practices across the organization.
  • Researched industry trends to inform compensation and performance strategies.
  • Negotiated collective bargaining agreements with labor unions by highlighting company profit and operational outcomes.
  • Enhanced employee welfare by adhering to established procedures for duration of investigations and disciplinary actions.
  • Assisted in developing strategies to improve morale among staff members.
  • Advised managers on effective resolution of employee relations issues in a timely manner.
  • Liaised between management and employees by relaying work information, adjustments and grievances.
  • Coordinated and conducted employee onboarding activities.
  • Organized special company and team-building events to increase employee collaboration, trust and communication.
  • Interpreted employment laws, collective bargaining agreements, personnel policies and procedures for managers and employees.
  • Maintained accurate records of all employee relation activities including complaint investigations, counseling meetings.
  • Stayed abreast of unemployment appeals and changes in personnel policies, procedures and regulations.
  • Provided guidance on employee relations issues such as performance management, disciplinary action, grievances.
  • Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hires.
  • Managed compensation, insurance and vacation days within employee benefits programs.
  • Mediated conflict and employment issues to avoid litigation.
  • Launched innovative incentive program to achieve low turnover rate in highly competitive market.
  • Provided advice and guidance to leadership and non-management personnel in resolving work-related problems.
  • Guided managers and supervisors on resolving disciplinary issues and employee grievances.
  • Reviewed compensation data regularly to ensure fairness across the organization.
  • Consulted with legal counsel when necessary, regarding disputes or potential litigation.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Maintained open communication with team members and stakeholders, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
  • Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Manager Capacity Building & Community Content

Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited
Abuja, FCT Nigeria
07.2015 - 06.2016
  • Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
  • Communicated company directives and programs to associates and ensured all follow-up items were completed accurately and timely.
  • Accomplished financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures and preparing annual budgets.
  • Planned and conducted successful training and sensitization programs for indigenous contractors and small business owners in compliance with the Federal Government’s regulation on indigenous empowerment by the upstream companies.

Employee Rel. Officer/ Head Employee Relations

Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited
Lagos State, Nigeria
06.1996 - 10.2010
  • Developed and implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations.
  • Assisted in developing organizational structures that optimized job responsibilities.
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.

Public Affairs Officer

Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
01.1992 - 06.1996
  • Wrote articles, edited and reviewed various media content and press releases.
  • Updated image and media library and archived older photos and documentation.
  • Designed promotional materials such as brochures, flyers, newsletters and web content.
  • Gave presentations and spoke publicly at interviews, conferences and company events.
  • Participated in trade shows and conventions representing the company's interests.
  • Wrote press releases for routine use and crisis management.
  • Forged strong media relationships to further public relations goals.

Education

MBA - Management

Strayer Unuversity
Washington DC United States
09-2012

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

University of Port Harcourt
Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
06-1989

Skills

Ensured Company complied with and implemented Regulatory Policies

Effectively Managed Departmental Budget through deliberate planning, monitoring and administration thereby reducing costs

Effectively maintained up-to-date personnel records through electronic and paper filing Ensuring stringent confidential document control

Through effective monitoring ensured procedure implementation

Contributed greatly to developing and updating the Employee Handbook

Ensured effective Payroll Management and excellent benefits and compensation administration

As focal person for human rights compliance in the organization Ensured strict compliance with the laid down policies adapted to company procedures

Ensured excellent, timely and effective human resources processes

Through effective dispute mediation, problem-solving & conflict resolution skills, was able to achieve industrial harmony in the work environment

Built good working relationships between staff and management that allowed healthy bargaining agreements

Contributed greatly to relationship building & labor relations coordination Achieving industrial harmony through effective dispute mediation

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Quote

"Have you seen a man diligent in his work? He shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men."
Proverbs 22:29-,

Timeline

Manager Capacity Building & Community Content

Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited
07.2015 - 06.2016

Employee Relations Manager

Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited
07.2013 - 08.2021

Employee Rel. Officer/ Head Employee Relations

Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited
06.1996 - 10.2010

Public Affairs Officer

Nigerian Agip Oil Company Limited
01.1992 - 06.1996

MBA - Management

Strayer Unuversity

Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics

University of Port Harcourt
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