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KOLAWOLE SAMUEL AKINMOSIN

Handsworth,Birmingham

Summary

HR and Recruitment Specialist with over 5 years of experience in international and domestic recruitment, UK sponsor licence compliance, and skilled worker visa processes. Expertise in developing recruitment frameworks and maintaining Home Office sponsor licences for various sectors, including healthcare and IT. Proficient in end-to-end recruitment processes, including job design, candidate sourcing, and onboarding, with a strong focus on compliance with UKVI regulations. Recognized for optimizing hiring pipelines and reducing onboarding time while delivering effective staffing solutions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work history

HR & Compliance Lead

GU RESOURCE LTD
London
11.2024 - Current
  • Managed recruitment processes for IT and administrative roles, from job descriptions to virtual interviews.
  • Assigned Certificates of Sponsorship via UKVI SMS, ensuring compliance with sponsorship duties.
  • Provided visa application support to Skilled Worker visa applicants relocating internationally.
  • Conducted right to work checks and ensured all compliance documents were obtained for candidates.
  • Maintained audit-ready applicant records and compliance logs as per sponsor licence duties.
  • Updated company leadership on changes in immigration law, adapting HR processes accordingly.
  • Coordinated onboarding for international hires, including NI registration and accommodation assistance.
  • Achieved UK Sponsor Licence approval in one month without revisions during the application review.
  • Reduced hiring timelines by 35% via structured screening procedures and interview scheduling tools.
  • Enhanced visa success rate with compliant documentation support, resulting in first-application approvals.
  • Designed systems for tracking visa expiry dates and reporting duties to the Home Office in real time.

Operations & Recruitment Coordinator

TRIPLE HEARTS CARE LTD
DARTFORD, KENT
12.2023 - 10.2024
  • Drafted and posted job adverts on various platforms to attract high-quality candidates.
  • Screened CVs and conducted initial interviews to assess candidate suitability.
  • Supported Skilled Worker visa process by gathering compliance documentation and liaising with sponsor licence team.
  • Maintained communication with international candidates regarding visa questions and onboarding requirements.
  • Managed candidate pipelines, ensuring timely progression through recruitment processes.
  • Coordinated staffing needs with Home Managers and regional leads for role specifications.
  • Streamlined recruitment process, reducing average hiring time from four weeks to 2.5 weeks
  • Built a comprehensive recruitment and compliance tracker, enabling easier monitoring of applicant progress, documentation, and visa deadlines.
  • Tracked employee start dates, contract statuses, and absence records, ensuring up-to-date reporting and HR compliance.
  • Oversaw onboarding logistics, including DBS checks, health declarations, training schedules, and document verification before staff placement.
  • Overall Sponsor Licence Management

FOUNDER

HAVANA CARE SERVICES LTD
MANCHESTER
04.2022 - 12.2023
  • Led the preparation and submission of the company’s UK Home Office sponsor licence application, which was successfully approved in April 2024.
  • Established the HR and recruitment infrastructure during the company’s operational development phase, laying the foundation for scalable international hiring.
  • Developed internal recruitment and compliance policies, including procedures for screening, onboarding, and employee record keeping in line with UKVI expectations.
  • Managed the recruitment of care staff from the UK and overseas, including candidate sourcing, CV review, initial interviews, and coordination with operational managers.
  • Oversaw the implementation of the Sponsor Management System (SMS) in readiness for CoS allocation and tracking.
  • Drafted and maintained visa guidance documentation to support future sponsored employees with Skilled Worker visa applications.
  • Created and tested systems for tracking RTW status, ID documents, police checks, references, visa expiry, and employment start dates.
  • Collaborated with care home managers and rota planners to identify staffing gaps and align recruitment efforts with projected needs.
  • Monitored changes in immigration law and prepared compliance protocols to ensure readiness for sponsor duties post-licence approval.
  • Facilitated staff induction processes and mandatory training.
  • Secured UK Sponsor Licence approval in April 2024 after 12 months of groundwork, documentation readiness, and strategic HR structuring.
  • Built all compliance frameworks pre-licence, ensuring immediate readiness to sponsor skilled workers upon approval.
  • Designed a digital compliance and HR tracker, enabling accurate and efficient management of employee records and visa monitoring.
  • Laid the foundation for international recruitment strategy, positioning the company to address workforce shortages with high-quality overseas hires.
  • Established a structured and replicable recruitment system that cut down onboarding delays and improved operational preparedness.

Education

Doctor of Medicine - MEDICINE AND SURGERY

CRIMEA FEDERAL UNIVERSITY
CRIMEA
09/2011 - 06/2017

Skills

Core Skills & Competencies Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
  • End-to-End Recruitment
  • CV Screening & Interview Coordination
  • International Hiring & Skilled Worker Visa Support
  • Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) Management
  • Applicant Tracking & Talent Pipeline Management
  • Job Description Writing & Role Profiling
Immigration & Compliance
  • UKVI Sponsor Licence Compliance
  • Right to Work (RTW) Checks
  • Reference & Police Check Verification
  • Visa Guidance & Documentation Support
  • Home Office SMS (Sponsor Management System) Use
  • Policy Documentation & Recordkeeping
HR Operations & Communication
  • Onboarding & Induction Planning
  • Employee File Management
  • Client & Stakeholder Communication
  • Collaborative Team Player
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Staff Rota & Workforce Planning Support
Digital & Technical Skills
  • HR Databases & Document Tracking Systems
  • Cloud-Based Collaboration Tools (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office)
  • Basic Wireframe Mockups (for internal process tools)
  • Process Optimisation & Workflow Improvement

Timeline

HR & Compliance Lead

GU RESOURCE LTD
11.2024 - Current

Operations & Recruitment Coordinator

TRIPLE HEARTS CARE LTD
12.2023 - 10.2024

FOUNDER

HAVANA CARE SERVICES LTD
04.2022 - 12.2023

Doctor of Medicine - MEDICINE AND SURGERY

CRIMEA FEDERAL UNIVERSITY
09/2011 - 06/2017

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