AYODEJI SAMUEL
Talent Business Partner
Abuja,FC
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Human Resources Business Partner with 13+ years of progressive experience delivering people strategies that align talent, culture, and business objectives. Proven ability to partner with executive leadership to drive organizational effectiveness, strengthen employee engagement, and support business growth through innovative human capital solutions.
Extensive expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, leadership development, succession planning, and HR compliance across dynamic and highly regulated environments. Adept at influencing stakeholders, managing complex employee matters, and implementing scalable HR initiatives that enhance retention, productivity, and overall organizational performance.
Recognized for building trusted partnerships with senior leaders, fostering high-performing workplace cultures, and leading change initiatives that deliver measurable business results. Combines strategic vision with operational excellence to optimize talent, improve employee experience, and position organizations for sustained growth and long-term success.
Skills
- Strategic Human Resources Leadership
- HR Business Partnership
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
- Workforce Planning & Optimization
- Talent Management
- Organizational Development
- Change Management & Transformation
- Employee Relations
- Employee Engagement & Experience
- Performance Management
- Leadership Development
- Succession Planning
- Compensation & Benefits Management
- HR Policy Development & Governance
- Labor Relations & Conflict Resolution
- Learning, Training & Development
- HR Compliance & Employment Practices
- People Analytics & Workforce Insights
- HRIS & Digital People Systems
- Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Timeline
Senior HR Business Partner
STRATFORD EXECUTIVE PARTNERS
06.2019 - Current
Contract HR Representative
VMWARE
01.2018 - 05.2019
Human Resources Administrator
SHAVLIK TECHNOLOGIES
04.2016 - 12.2017
Human Resources Associate
MARSHALL BANKFIRST
08.2015 - 03.2016
People Business Partner
SPORTRADAR
10.2013 - 07.2015
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) - Human Resource Management
Georgetown University
08.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
03.2007 - 07.2012
Work History
Senior HR Business Partner
STRATFORD EXECUTIVE PARTNERS
Charlotte, NC
06.2019 - Current
- Partner with executive leaders to develop and execute people strategies aligned with organizational goals and business growth.
- Provide strategic guidance on workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, employee engagement, and leadership development.
- Support leaders through organizational change initiatives while strengthening team performance and culture.
- Influence business decisions through data-driven HR insights and talent strategies.
- Led enterprise-wide people strategies supporting organizational performance and employee experience.
Contract HR Representative
VMWARE
Palo Alto, CA
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Collaborated with executive leadership on succession planning, talent development, and organizational transformation.
- Drove initiatives focused on culture, retention, and leadership effectiveness.
- Oversaw strategic HR functions including employee relations, talent management, organizational design, and leadership coaching.
- Partnered with senior leaders to align human capital initiatives with business objectives.
- Championed employee engagement and performance management strategies across the organization.
Human Resources Administrator
SHAVLIK TECHNOLOGIES
Roseville, MN
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Served as a strategic HR advisor to business leaders supporting workforce effectiveness and talent initiatives.
- Guided managers on employee relations, performance management, and organizational planning.
- Helped implement scalable HR processes in a high-growth environment.
- Supported leaders and employees through HR partnership, coaching, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to improve employee experience and strengthen organizational culture.
Human Resources Associate
MARSHALL BANKFIRST
Columbus, MS
08.2015 - 03.2016
- Managed complex employee relations matter with professionalism and confidentiality.
- Partnered with leadership teams to support talent strategies, employee development, and organizational effectiveness.
- Provided HR guidance on performance management, workforce planning, and employee engagement.
- Supported business growth initiatives in a fast-paced technology environment.
- Directed HR operations for a rapidly growing sports data and technology organization.
People Business Partner
SPORTRADAR
New York
10.2013 - 07.2015
- Led recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR compliance initiatives.
- Collaborated with leadership to build scalable HR programs supporting organizational expansion.
- Managed HR consulting, recruitment, and payroll services for nonprofit member organizations.
- Advised executive directors and leadership teams on employee relations, staffing strategies, and HR best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Resource Management
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, Maryland 03.2007 - 07.2012
Master of Professional Studies (MPS) - Human Resource Management
Georgetown University
Washington, DC 08.2013 - 05.2015
Work Availability
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Certification
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) - Society for Human Resource Management
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) - HR Certification Institute
- Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) - WorldatWork