HRIS
Chioma Ekelaka
HR Generalist, Talent Acquisition Specialist
Summary
Dedicated Human Resources professional with with over three (3) years of experience in meeting company goals with creative and innovative approach, managing full recruitment life cycle, utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Expertise includes benefits administration, compensation structuring and recruitment, performance management, training and development and office management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Wellahealth Technologies Limited
Abuja
03.2022 - Current
- Built talent pipelines of over 1000 applicants for our Software Engineering and Design team by training them in Frontend/Backend Dev and Product Design and picking the best to intern at WellaHealth.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates.
- Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Created effective talent acquisition training materials that supported culture and performance objectives.
- Completed talent acquisition and management for 30 internal placements.
Human Resources Executive
WellaHealth Technologies Limited
Abuja
11.2021 - Current
- Developed and executed HR policies and programs, workforce and job development, recruitment and hiring, compensation and benefits and employee and labor relations to build staff-focused human resources office culture.
- Wrote employee handbook to cover company policies, disciplinary procedures, code of conduct and benefits information.
- Maintained human resources regulatory compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Maintained optimal staffing levels by tracking vacancies and initiating recruitment and interview processes.
- Interviewed potential hires, negotiated salaries and benefits and performed reference checks. Directed onboarding programs for new employees.
- Met with team leads quarterly for progress reviews and performance assessments of team members.
- Provided updates on HR policy changes to employees to satisfy compliance and state laws.
- Assessed training needs and coordinated learning and development initiatives for 53 employees.
- Collaborated with stakeholders across organization to maintain proper flow of communication and execution of planned initiatives and projects.
- Participated at strategic and operational level to develop and strengthen human resources services, relationships and mission.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Educated employees on company policy and kept employee handbook current.
- Fostered cross-functional relationships to connect managers and employees and improve overall efficiency.
- Performed administrative and customer service functions by responding to general employee inquiries, addressing employee relations issues and scheduling meetings.
Research Coordinator
SCRIPTS, Freie University
Berlin
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversaw research project 'Labour Market Bifurcations, Cultural Systems and Educational Returnees in Nigeria' focused on recruitment bias across 4 states in Nigeria with a team of up to 10 members and budget of over €6000.
- Coordinated trainings for survey assistants, protocol development, equipment preparation and materials for the research.
- Prepared documents, reports and presentations detailing results and conclusions.
- Had weekly meetings with the team.
Human Resources Assistant
WallPaper World NG
Abuja
04.2019 - 10.2021
- Prepared monthly employee time logs using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process, and organized new employee orientation schedules for new hires.
- Processed documentation for performance appraisals, grievance resolutions, title changes and terminations.
- Compiled employee records from individual departments to maintain central files.
- Processed employee termination paperwork at direction of supervisory staff.
Education
Certification - IT Basics For Technical Recruiters
Udemy
Online 01.2023 - Current
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
Lagos, Nigeria 08.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Portharcourt
Portharcourt, Nigeria 11.2011 - 11.2015
Skills
Candidate pipeline management
Salary and benefits negotiations
Candidate Sourcing
Training development
Team Building
Recruitment strategies
Payroll coordination
Workforce improvements
Company organization
HR policies
Planning and Coordination
People and Culture
Software
ATS
Microsoft Office Tools
Social Media Platforms
Interests
Travelling
Volunteering
Networking
Work Availability
monday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
William Shakespeare
Timeline
Certification - IT Basics For Technical Recruiters
Udemy
01.2023 - Current
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Wellahealth Technologies Limited
03.2022 - Current
Human Resources Executive
WellaHealth Technologies Limited
11.2021 - Current
Research Coordinator
SCRIPTS, Freie University
08.2021 - 02.2022
Human Resources Assistant
WallPaper World NG
04.2019 - 10.2021
Diploma - Human Resources Management
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
08.2018 - 11.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of Portharcourt
11.2011 - 11.2015