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BRIGHT ISAAC SOTONYE
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BRIGHT ISAAC SOTONYE

Human Resource and Learning and Development Manager

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

HR & Training CoordinatorHuman Resource Business AnalystHuman Resources Manager

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Nigeria
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

450000/yr - 600000/yr

Important To Me

Company CulturePersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsCareer advancement

Summary

Results-driven Human Resources professional with 4+ years' experience designing and delivering talent acquisition, learning & development, and HR operations solutions across 30+ client organisations spanning finance, telecommunications, FMCG, and professional services. Proven track record recruiting and onboarding 2,000+ employees, building compliance-driven training frameworks, and translating workforce data into measurable performance gains. Adept at operating in fast-paced, regulated, and cross-industry environments - with strong analytical, stakeholder management, and process-automation capabilities suited to technology, consulting, banking & finance, and oil & gas sectors.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HR & Training Coordinator

U-Connect Human Resource Limited
06.2025 - Current
  • Design, coordinate, and implement learning and development programmes for 30+ outsourced clients and in-house staff, ensuring alignment with each client's business goals and industry-specific compliance standards.
  • Conduct comprehensive training needs analyses (TNA) across diverse client organisations, including finance, telecommunications, and FMCG, to identify skill gaps and develop targeted interventions.
  • Develop and facilitate customised training curricula (virtual, hybrid, physical) covering leadership, compliance, customer service, onboarding, and technical skills.
  • Manage the end-to-end training lifecycle from programme design and content development to feedback evaluation and post-training performance tracking.
  • Utilise Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital tools to streamline training administration and generate progress analytics.
  • Provide periodic training reports, ROI analyses, and strategic recommendations that enhance client workforce productivity.
  • Ensure all learning activities comply with regulatory, corporate, and industry standards across regulated sectors.

Human Resource Business Analyst

Ralds & Agate Limited
04.2024 - 02.2025
  • Leveraged diverse sourcing channels to build strong candidate pipelines, conducting thorough screening and interviews to ensure alignment with organisational culture and skill requirements.
  • Managed and streamlined daily HR operations, developing administrative expense plans and optimising vendor relationships to reduce costs without compromising quality.
  • Supervised and mentored HR consultants and administrative staff, fostering accountability and professional growth.
  • Developed and maintained strategic client relationships, delivering HR solutions aligned to business objectives.
  • Identified and implemented process improvements, monitoring KPIs and preparing data-driven performance reports.
  • Collaborated with management on long-term strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations and industry best practice.
  • Deployed HR technologies and tools to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.

Human Resources Manager

Technoville Nigeria Ltd
09.2021 - 03.2024
  • Developed and implemented HR strategies aligned with company objectives.
  • Led end-to-end recruitment efforts, conducting interviews and making final hiring decisions.
  • Managed HR policies and employee handbooks to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
  • Advised leadership on performance management and conflict resolution matters.
  • Administered competitive employee benefits programmes.
  • Led employee engagement initiatives and designed internal training programmes.
  • Handled grievances and disciplinary actions in line with company policy.
  • Prepared HR reports and metrics to support executive decision-making.

Education

B.Sc.Ed. - Educational Psychology, Guidance & Counselling

University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
01.2023

Skills

  • Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
  • HR Policy, Governance & Compliance
  • Learning & Development Strategy
  • Performance Management Systems
  • HR Analytics & Reporting
  • Employee Relations & Engagement
  • Process Improvement & Automation
  • Stakeholder & Client Relationship Management
  • Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
  • Organisational Restructuring
  • LMS Administration & Digital HR Tools
  • Cross-Industry Regulatory Compliance

Websites

Certification

  • Foundations of Project Management, Google / Coursera
  • Project Initiation, Google / Coursera
  • Project Planning, Google / Coursera
  • Certified Trauma Therapist, Trauma Healing Institute, USA

Accomplishments

  • Recruited and onboarded 200+ employees across multiple client organisations, reducing average time-to-hire by 25% and improving workforce quality.
  • Designed and implemented structured HR and L&D processes across 30+ client organisations, improving operational efficiency and learning consistency.
  • Restructured HR operations by introducing standardised policies, performance frameworks, and training documentation - improving compliance and internal communication.
  • Designed and executed training programmes that improved post-training employee performance scores by over 40%.
  • Partnered with executive leadership to establish recruitment strategies, succession pipelines, and leadership development plans that strengthened retention.
  • Developed and analysed employee engagement surveys, driving measurable improvements in motivation and satisfaction.
  • Negotiated and restructured outsourcing and vendor contracts, reducing HR operational costs by 15%.
  • Championed digital transformation in HR processes, introducing automation tools that improved data accuracy and reporting speed.

Leadership Affiliations

  • Past President, Student's Counseling Association of Nigeria (Rivers State Chapter)
  • Former Editor-in-Chief, Students Association of Nigeria (National)
  • Member, Counseling Association of Nigeria (CASSON)

References

Available on request.

Timeline

HR & Training Coordinator

U-Connect Human Resource Limited
06.2025 - Current

Human Resource Business Analyst

Ralds & Agate Limited
04.2024 - 02.2025

Human Resources Manager

Technoville Nigeria Ltd
09.2021 - 03.2024

B.Sc.Ed. - Educational Psychology, Guidance & Counselling

University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)

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