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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Certification
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Feyisayo SHOFU

Human Resource Business Professional
Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Results-driven Human Resources Business Partner skillful in strategic planning, policy integration and performance improvements. Always pursuing ways to maximize efficiency, employee satisfaction and cost savings.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Human Resource Business Partner

UAC FOODS
Lagos, Nigeria
02.2020 - Current
  • Played a key role in re-building the recruitment strategy at Vodacom Business Nigeria and brought about recruitment which significantly resulted in effective cost savings
  • Developed an effective training policy and process which made Vodacom qualified for reimbursement from ITF in Vodacom Business Nigeria (VBN) for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Training year
  • As the HR Business Partner increased retention rate to 93% in sales, Finance and Marketing department in UFL in 2020
  • Championed the Paper Reduction Project in UFL which unveiled 69% potential conversion of paper-based processes revealing process efficiency potential of equal or more proportion
  • Kick-started the quarterly roundtable engagement with outsourced site managers to nip issues in the board hence improving productivity and quality of service
  • Initiated Quarterly cross-functional employee engagement at commercial level to facilitate Team Cohesion and reduce silo mentality among the workforce
  • Worked as part of a team to localize/internalize Employee Engagement survey deployment and analysis hence saving the business up to NGN5m per annum
  • Significantly reduced the cost of training programmes by 30% through direct negotiations with training providers and hereby partner with the company in providing training programmes
  • Designed quarterly teambuilding events across various departments which contributed to positive employee relationships across team members and team managers
  • Initiated and coordinated the staff of the month recognition and award system to encourage employee engagement
  • UAC Foods Limited is a joint venture business of UACN PLC and Tiger Brands of South Africa operating in the Food and Beverage sector in Nigeria), - Commercial & Others (Operations Acting)
  • Provide guidance for commercial functional heads to ensure compliance with established processes and procedures
  • Partner with line managers and functional heads in performance management and other HR processes: Potential review, organization, and people review (organization review, succession planning, and individual talent development plan)
  • Develop and implement effective people strategies to constantly support the delivery of consultative services for the entire employee lifecycle
  • Oversee all key aspects of the HR function, while ensuring optimal performance to enhance business operations, while coming up with creative solutions to the ever-changing people issues as they arise
  • Acting as a coach and source of advice on performance and development issues – intervening where necessary to improve management and team effectiveness
  • Coordinating transfers/redeployments within designated functions
  • Manage HR outsourcing companies to ensure the provision of outsourced labour is in line with labour law and meets the overall business objectives
  • Coordinates all HR 3rd party vendors such as laundry and canteen to ensure that services meet business needs and are delivered to agreed standards and timescales
  • In the forefront of developing the Business Continuity Plan and Covid-19 Policy Document for the business, to ensure seamless operations despite the raging Covid-19 pandemic
  • Drive the Great Place to Work (GPTW) initiative across the business while enhancing a positive work culture that translates to a highly engaged workforce and a profitable organization
  • Provide timely monthly HR analytics reports on all commercial team HR activities to the General Manager HR to aid business decisions
  • Championed ‘International Women’s Day’ event and several other Employee Engagement Initiatives –CEO’s Breakfast Meeting, People Clinic, Core Values Campaign, Departmental Village Meeting etc.

Human Resource Specialist

Vodacom Business Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2014 - 02.2020
  • Performance Management: Managed the implementation of monitoring systems (Success factor) for departmental performance indicators and standards, including ensuring data quality and compliance
  • Generates detailed performance rating reports and ensure data integrity and compliance to group performance management standards, Monitors proposed Top Performer and Top Talent outcomes to ensure they are within the maximum required global guidelines
  • Recruitment, Placement and Exit: Responsible for the recruitment of employees in line with the budget and organization structure by establishing assessment programs, onboarding activities, counseling managers on candidate selection as well as preparing attrition reports for Executive Management and the Board
  • Responsible for the coordination of exit activities, ensuring proper employee documentation and the payment of financial indebtedness or entitlements
  • Learning and Development: Responsible for Learning and Development to ensure proper implementation of the Global Training Plan; induction programs, budget management, classroom and e-learning activities including ITF processing for approval and reimbursement
  • Payroll Administration: Responsible for overseeing, managing, and administering employees' rewards, perks, and benefits
  • Participate and analyse compensation survey, develop salary structure, and generate report using KPMG annual salary survey report
  • Regularly research compensation trends evaluate compensation policies and ensure alignment to local laws
  • Ensured pay practices comply with VBA group guidelines, state and federal laws and regulations including monthly update of nominal roll and reconciliation of statutory payments; Tax, NHF, Pensions, ITF, NSITF
  • Administer the organization’s benefits programs (e.g., retirement plans, wellness programs, insurance policies, Long service award etc.)
  • Compliance and Controls (HR Internal Auditor): Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines, procedures, and practices to minimize or eliminate queries and penalties for the Human Resources and Administration Department
  • HR Policy Development and Execution: Responsible for drafting, engaging with respective business units and execution of HR Policies in line with global and local employment policies whilst providing HR policy guidance when appropriate
  • Administer query and progressive discipline policy and procedures
  • HR Operations & Welfare: Coordinate employee events like Employee monthly interactive session, employee engagement initiatives (Coffee with the MD, time out with management for new employees, Annual VBN End-of-the-Year Party etc, the company’s front office function, control canteen facilities and appoint Caterers as appropriate, HMO Management and other related activities).

Human Resources Business Partner

Linksoft Telecommunication Systems
, Nigeria
08.2013 - 11.2014
  • Designed and implemented a recruiting strategy to attract and develop engineering professionals to create an employer of choice brand
  • Implemented compensation strategies and framework that promoted retention efforts and reduced turnover rates
  • Designed and facilitated leadership and soft training to minimize legal risk to the organization and further develop leadership skills
  • Developed innovative new-employee orientation programs, including safety training
  • Prepared and conducted on-going training for the organization on key issues and trends such as team building, employee engagement, effective organisational culture, performance management, and handling difficult conversations
  • Delivered trainings for Line Managers on Effective Interviewing Skills to enhance recruitment efforts
  • Advocate and facilitated resolutions regarding employee relations issues, with escalation to the Human Resources Director when necessary.

Recruitment Consultant

FJA Jobs Associates Limited
Lagos, Nigeria
07.2012 - 07.2013
  • Offered professional advice to clients and associates on human resource related issues and processes
  • Arranged and coordinated interviews between employers and prospective
  • Developed employee job description according to employer and statutory requirements
  • Created placement for management roles in Telecommunication, Oil and Gas and Accounting sector, also junior level management roles in Advertising, Telecommunication, Health and Accounting consulting sectors
  • Head hunted suitable candidates and placed them for permanent and temporary employments
  • Managed payment and benefits negotiations for candidates and associates with clients
  • Managed recruitment process of 10 companies from identifying the candidates, negotiation of contracts, recruitment, and final placements.

Education

M.Sc. - Human Resources Management

University of Hertfordshire
Hatfield United Kingdom
09.2011 - 11.2012

B.Ed - Educational Administration

University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
11.2005 - 11.2009

Skills

Performance Management

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Accomplishments

  • Developed an effective training policy and process which made Vodacom qualified for reimbursement from ITF in Vodacom Business Nigeria (VBN) for the 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 Training years.
  • As the HR Business Partner increased retention rate to 93% in sales, Finance and Marketing department in UFL in 2021.
  • Championed the Paper Reduction Project in UFL, which unveiled 69% potential conversion of paper-based processes revealing process efficiency potential of equal or more proportion.
  • Kickstart the quarterly roundtable engagement with outsourced site managers to nip issues in the board hence improving productivity and quality of service.
  • Initiated quarterly cross-functional employee engagement at commercial level to facilitate Team Cohesion and reduce silo mentality among the workforce.
  • Worked as part of a team to localize/internalize Employee Engagement survey deployment and analysis hence saving the business up to NGN5m per annum.
  • Significantly reduced the cost of training programmes by 30% through direct negotiations with training providers and hereby partners with the company in providing training programmes.
  • Designed quarterly teambuilding events across various departments which contributed to positive employee relationships across team members and team managers.
  • Initiated and coordinated the staff of the monthly recognition and award system to encourage employee engagement.

Certification

SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional

Timeline

Human Resource Business Partner

UAC FOODS
02.2020 - Current

SHRM-CP - SHRM Certified Professional

10-2015

Human Resource Specialist

Vodacom Business Nigeria
12.2014 - 02.2020

PHRi- Human Resource Certification Institute, USA

05-2014

ACIPM- Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Nigeria

04-2014

Human Resources Business Partner

Linksoft Telecommunication Systems
08.2013 - 11.2014

ACIPD- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, UK

03-2013

Recruitment Consultant

FJA Jobs Associates Limited
07.2012 - 07.2013

M.Sc. - Human Resources Management

University of Hertfordshire
09.2011 - 11.2012

B.Ed - Educational Administration

University of Lagos
11.2005 - 11.2009

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