MS Excel, MS Word, MS Powerpoint
MOHAMMED KUDU UMARU
Human Resources Generalist
Abuja,FCT
Summary
Dedicated Human Resources professional bringing approximately two decades of expertise in all aspects of HR & Administration, performance management, recruitment and staff development. Talented in bridging gaps between employees and executive management to achieve objectives. Driven and decisive with passion for building and retaining highly effective teams.
As head of Strategic HR, I am a dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
I believe I will add value to your organization, as I have excellent work ethics, empathy, and confidentiality coupled with my HR & Admin.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
4
4
Language
Work History
Head, Strategic HR/ Deputy Head HCM & Admin
NIRSAL Plc, subsidiary company of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
12.2017 - Current
- Pioneered the Implementation of the company's Performance Management System
- Implementation of the Training & Development, and Career Development System
- Implementation of an effective reward and recognition system
- Develop mechanisms for efficient and effective conceptualization, planning and project execution
- Review HCM & Admin policies and procedures
Head, Corporate Resources Department
FCMB Pensions Limited (Pension Fund Administrator)
Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT)
09.2005 - 11.2017
- I was charged with the responsibility of setting up and heading the Corporate Services Department and also developed all Human Resources and Admin policies and procedures.
- In charge of all Human Resources and Administration matters including:.
- Design & implementation of employment contracts.
- Contributed to the development of other company policies (in addition to HR & Admin).
- Monitored and implemented company policies.
- Recruitment & selection.
- Employee separation.
- Responsible for disciplinary matters (set up disciplinary committee sessions when necessary).
- Developed Job Descriptions.
- Coordinated employee performance appraisals.
- Payroll administration.
Compensation & Benefits Officer, HRM Department
Fidelity Bank Plc - HQ
Lagos
06.2002 - 10.2004
· Payment of employees’ salaries and allowances
· Processing of Insurance (Life, Vehicle, Health)
· Workman Compensation & Personal Accident claims
· Processing Statutory Returns on behalf of the Bank (Tax, National Housing Fund, Nigerian Social Insurance Trust Fund)
· Processing travel arrangements for employees
· Proof & reconciliation of accounts
· Computation of separation entitlements for employees
Processing of tax clearance certificates for employees,
Account Officer, Public Sector Marketing
Fidelity Bank Plc – Abuja Regional Office
Abuja
10.2004 - 09.2005
· Relationship management
· Processing transfers (domestic & foreign) on behalf of clients
· Public Sector marketing
Auditor, National Youth Corp Member (NYSC)
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
08.2001 - 05.2002
· Raising payment vouchers for employees as well as contractors’ payments,
· Inspecting goods supplied by contractors
· Reconciling accounts
· Other ad-hoc tasks.
Voluntary Work Experience as a Part-Time Teacher
Essence International School
Kaduna
01.1996 - 03.1996
Part-Time Teacher and Receptionist
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Abuja
Abuja, Nigeria 11.1996 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Essence International School
Kaduna, Nigeria 01.1990 - 07.1995
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Kaduna Capital School
Kaduna, Nigeria 01.1983 - 06.1989
Full Member (MCIPM) -
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nig
Lagos, Nigeria 07.2018 - 07.2018
Fellow, Institute of Management Specialists (IMS) -
Institute of Management Specialists (IMS), UK
11.2019 - 11.2019
Practitioner, PMP Prince2 Certification -
PeopleCert
Nigeria 11.2019 - 11.2019
Skills
Manpower Planning Needs and Competency Assessmentundefined
Accomplishments
- The first and youngest Head of Corporate Resources Department and youngest Head of Department in the Pension Industry, while at FCMB Pension
- Awarded for being the pioneer Chairman of FCMB Pensions Staff Multi-Purpose Cooperative
- Former Vice President, Pension Fund Administrators HR Managers Forum, coordinated by the National Pension Commission (PenCom)
- Certificate for successfully reaching the highest peak of west and central Africa, Mount Cameroun, issued by Mount Cameroon Intercommunal Ecotourism Board, Buea, Cameroun.
- Earned the title “Mr Legacy” in my previous place of work for my dedication and loyalty, coupled with my pioneer status and contributions to building the company (FCMB Pensions) from scratch.
- Played an active role in World Environment Day 2021 and World Earth Day 2021. Covered both events and introduced the Visegrád Group (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland and Slovakia) who organized the event.
Affiliations
- Honorary Member, The American College of Physician Executives (ACPE)
- Practitioner, The Society of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP)
- Member of the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF)
- Member, Maitama Rotary Club, Nigeria
- Rotary International
Additional Information
Well skilled in content creation and documentary making.
Software
Certification
• Practitioner, PMP Prince2 Certification
Interests
Exploration and Tourism Promotion
Nature, Camping, Hiking, Kayaking, Socialising, Vlogging
I create content for virtual tours on my online platforms, in addition to organizing group trips (hiking, camping, kayaking, etc). I advocate work-life balance in my current employment and have involved a number of colleagues in my above-mentioned hobbies.
Timeline
Fellow, Institute of Management Specialists (IMS) -
Institute of Management Specialists (IMS), UK
11.2019 - 11.2019
Practitioner, PMP Prince2 Certification -
PeopleCert
11.2019 - 11.2019
• Practitioner, PMP Prince2 Certification
11-2019
Full Member (MCIPM) -
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nig
07.2018 - 07.2018
Head, Strategic HR/ Deputy Head HCM & Admin
NIRSAL Plc, subsidiary company of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)
12.2017 - Current
Head, Corporate Resources Department
FCMB Pensions Limited (Pension Fund Administrator)
09.2005 - 11.2017
Account Officer, Public Sector Marketing
Fidelity Bank Plc – Abuja Regional Office
10.2004 - 09.2005
Compensation & Benefits Officer, HRM Department
Fidelity Bank Plc - HQ
06.2002 - 10.2004
Auditor, National Youth Corp Member (NYSC)
Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)
08.2001 - 05.2002
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Abuja
11.1996 - 09.2021
Voluntary Work Experience as a Part-Time Teacher
Essence International School
01.1996 - 03.1996
High School Diploma -
Essence International School
01.1990 - 07.1995
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Kaduna Capital School
01.1983 - 06.1989
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