Dr. Jason Enwefah PhD, SPHRi
Human Resources Specialist
Lagos,Lagos
Summary
Extremely versatile, certified and meticulous HR Professional – with a gross total of over 20 years of practitioner-led experience in Human Resources Management, Strategy Development, Change Management and Workforce Transformation.
PhD, MBA and Advanced Diploma Degrees were all attained at the Cardiff Business School, University of Wales, United Kingdom. Additionally, an Alumnus of the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge – having attended their Executive Education Programme in Change Management.
Extensive local and international working and consulting experience with World-class Companies in diverse Industries - such as the Cardiff Business School, GTBank Plc, Accenture, Aiteo, Vic Lawrence & Associates, Sovereign Trust Insurance Plc and Global Haulage Resources Limited – mostly in leading Management positions.
Published in international journals of repute and leading local newspapers – Such as the Middle East Business Review (University of London) and The Guardian.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Executive Director
GQ Chemicals Ltd
Lagos
2018.01 - Current
- Develop appropriate policies and programs for effective management of the people resources
- Included in this area but not limited only to the following would be programs for employee relations, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee complaints, external education and career development
- Enhance and/or develop, implement and enforce human resources policies and procedures of the organization by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the corporation
- In particular, manage the human resource information systems database and necessary reports for critical analyses of the HR function and the people resources of the company
- Coordinate the activities, programs and strategic HR plans of the HR department
- Maintain knowledge of international HR policies, programs, laws and issues
- Understand the differences of domestic and international policies and programs and coordinate the integration of all such programs
- Provide technical advice and knowledge to others within the human resources discipline
- Manage other areas such as relocation, employee communication, employee safety and health and community relations
- Manage the budget and other financial measures of the Human Resources Department
- Continue improving the programs, policies, practices and processes associated with meeting the strategic and operational people issues of the organization.
- Provided customers with outstanding service, extending relationships for future business opportunities.
- Spearheaded development and delivery of future product offerings based on in-depth market research.
- Generated and achieved regional revenue goals, exceeding targets within company growth strategies.
Non-Executive Director - Workforce Transformation
Independent Management Consultants Limited (IMCL)
Lagos , Lagos
2016.01 - 2018.01
- Setting corporate strategy and direction for the Organization
- Modeling and shaping the Company's Vision, Mission Statement, Core Values & Culture Building.
- Assembling and leading the Senior Executive Team Allocating profit-generating targets and objectives to the Operating Units
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
General Manager - HR & Administration
Global Haulage Resources Limited
Lagos , Lagos
2014.07 - 2015.11
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
- Tracked KPIs to drive profitability and target delivery.
- Delivered business strategy to drive revenue and operational efficiencies.
- Implemented effective customer service procedures to encourage positive feedback.
- Built and maintained loyal, long-term customer relationships through effective account management.
- Recruited top-performing candidates to build staff retention and team performance.
- Increased revenue streams by reducing costs, managing schedules and performing variance and risk analysis to implement corrective actions.
- Empowered staff members to contribute to continuous improvement, quality and growth of company.
- Managed high-performing teams to deliver quality customer service and stable profits.
General Manager - People Management & Operations
GQ Chemicals Limited
Lagos , Lagos
2010.11 - 2014.07
- Assisting the Company to forge strategic partnerships & alliances with leading Nigerian financial institutions in order to successfully create new products & services; enter new markets & address complexities associated with large-scale projects
- Exposing Staff Members to bespoke & quality-oriented training interventions - both locally & internationally
- Ensuring that the total Staff complement is completely familiar with the Business Model of the Company in order to make trade-offs with the discerning customer where necessary; & that there is adequate provision of generic & specific-focused training
- Instituting & developing HR Best Practice initiatives - managing a strategic Recruitment & Selection Programme; effectively meeting Staff needs & furnishing statutorily-compliant offers of employment & employment contracts
- Performance Management & Appraisals - Identifying & closing any performance & skills gaps; planning & implementing opportunities for learning & development to develop performance; & providing constructive & timely feedback to improve performance
- Compilation of Performance Benchmarks & Staff Training Needs Organization-wide
- Preparation & Execution of the Staff experiential Training Budget
- Development of Staff motivational initiatives - 360 Degree Feedback, GQ Box Office & Performance Bonuses.
Divisional Head - Corporate Services
Sovereign Trust Insurance (STI) Plc
Lagos , Lagos
2008.08 - 2010.11
- Overseeing, monitoring & supervising the activities of the following Departments: Human Resources, Training &
Manpower Development, General Internal Services and Legal Services. - Conducting regular meetings with Departmental Heads to ensure that Organizational priorities are clearly
understood & speedily implemented. - Communicating crucial Management decisions to each Department; and ensuring proper execution of action
steps pertaining to the Division. - Handled negotiations with outside vendors and service agencies to meet group needs.
- Oversaw facility maintenance and allocated needed resources to meet standards.
- Organised financial and operational data to help with yearly budgeting and planning.
- Investigated issues affecting group operations, prepared reports and helped correct problems.
- Drafted procedural statements and guidelines for company-wide use.
- Analyzed and resolved complex resource management issues for optimized scheduling.
- Represented organisations at seminars, conferences and business events.
- Maintained smooth-running business operations by delegating priorities to staff abilities.
- Coordinated hiring, recruitment and training strategies to build a successful administrative team.
- Established clear budgets and cost controls strategies to meet objectives.
Senior HR Business Partner/Advisor
Vic Lawrence & Associates, VLA
Lagos , Lagos
2006.01 - 2008.07
- Recruitment, Selection and induction of entry-level, middle-level & senior Management hires for VLA's corporate clients
- Development of an effective & objective Performance Appraisal system
- Development of a highly energizing & motivating Induction Programme for experienced & fresh hires internally
- Proper establishment & clarification of performance-oriented indices for bonus payments to Staff
- Proper development & documentation of all HR Processes Articulation of strategic Succession Plans for all established Job Positions & efficient manpower planning
- Promotion of a desirable & conducive work culture & environment that will inspire Staff Productivity & Performance
- Guided managers through recruitment process to filter talent and select high quality candidates.
- Led managers to deliver interventions and solutions consistently meeting workforce needs.
- Conducted business analysis, reviewing existing staffing levels against business needs, recommending actions to generate cost savings.
- Provided expert HR advice and guidance to boost poor performance within target timeframes.
Senior Consultant - HR Transformation Projects
Accenture Nigeria
Lagos , Lagos
2004.02 - 2005.12
- Developing an in-depth understanding of clients' businesses and the strategic issues they face
- Designing and implementing innovative approaches to workforce development and transformation and strategic human resource management that result in increased productivity, market share and shareholder value of organizations
- Aiding organizations to identify the Training initiatives & interventions required to achieve business goals, prepare workforces for coming changes, and manage the complex organizational and workforce transition to the desired end state
- Extensive experience in executing unique Accenture Delivery Methods in Transformational Change Management
- Successfully contributed to multimillion dollar Projects in the Public and Private Sector (e.g. Central Bank of Nigeria, Sterling Bank Plc & Access Bank Plc); which helped the Clients build a sustainable change capability & achieve high business performance
- Wrote and customized proposals for new projects to timely deliver requests of clients.
- Facilitating decision making throughout the transformational change process so that the journey stays directionally correct & relevant to the business challenges at hand
- Exploring different scenarios for defining Journey Waves, Risk Coverage Strategy, and Value Realization Strategy on projects
- Initiating & sustaining ongoing interactions with Client executives through consistent dialogues and structured workshops.
- Drafted and submitted status reports to management.
- Developing new HR initiatives for generating and improving employee involvement in the objectives/goals of the organization.
- Presented complex information to diverse audiences with clarity and confidence.
- Provided consultancy expertise to other departments to encourage successful teamwork.
- Analysed data and produced modelling to identify trends and process efficiencies.
Education
Doctor of Philosophy - Human Resources Management
Cardiff Business School
Wales, United Kingdom 1997.01 - 2001.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Social Research Methods
Cardiff Business School
Wales, United Kingdom 1997.01 - 1999.07
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Cardiff Business School
Wales, United Kingdom 1994.09 - 1995.10
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Benin
Edo State, Nigeria 1988.09 - 1992.10
Senior Professional in International Human Resources (SPHRi) - Human Resources
HR Certification Institute
Alexandria, Virginia, USA. 2021.05 - 2024.08
Skills
- People Management
- HR Policy formulation
- Strategic Planning
- Change Management
- Leadership
- Career Counseling
- Coaching
- Team building
- Innovative
- Self-Management
- Resourceful
- Critical thinking
Interests
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES: Travelling, Tennis, Football, Golf, Chess, Music, Fashion, Oil & Gas HR in Asian & Developing Economies, Reading Biographies & Periodicals,Networking and Cultivating valued contacts.
Work Availability
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Senior Professional in International Human Resources (SPHRi) - Human Resources
HR Certification Institute
2021.05 - 2024.08
Executive Director
GQ Chemicals Ltd
2018.01 - Current
Non-Executive Director - Workforce Transformation
Independent Management Consultants Limited (IMCL)
2016.01 - 2018.01
General Manager - HR & Administration
Global Haulage Resources Limited
2014.07 - 2015.11
General Manager - People Management & Operations
GQ Chemicals Limited
2010.11 - 2014.07
Divisional Head - Corporate Services
Sovereign Trust Insurance (STI) Plc
2008.08 - 2010.11
Senior HR Business Partner/Advisor
Vic Lawrence & Associates, VLA
2006.01 - 2008.07
Senior Consultant - HR Transformation Projects
Accenture Nigeria
2004.02 - 2005.12
Doctor of Philosophy - Human Resources Management
Cardiff Business School
1997.01 - 2001.09
Diploma of Higher Education - Social Research Methods
Cardiff Business School
1997.01 - 1999.07
Master of Business Administration - Human Resources Management
Cardiff Business School
1994.09 - 1995.10
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
University of Benin
1988.09 - 1992.10
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