Hi, I’m
NIFESIMI ADELEYE
Lagos
Summary
Recruitment and HR professional with hands-on experience supporting full-cycle hiring, candidate engagement, and employee onboarding across fast-paced, multi-location organizations. Experienced in partnering with hiring managers to understand role requirements, develop job descriptions, source and screen candidates, coordinate interviews, maintain recruitment records, and support a smooth candidate experience. Skilled in ATS usage and HR process improvement systems, with additional strengths in communication, stakeholder management, and customer service. Holds a MSc in International Human Resource Management and Associate Member of CIPM.
Overview
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Pulse Africa
HR & People Operations Officer
10.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Partner with hiring managers across six African markets to understand workforce needs, clarify role requirements, and support recruitment planning.
- Coordinate recruitment from role scoping and job description development through sourcing, candidate screening, interview coordination, candidate communication, and onboarding.
- Use Zoho Recruit to manage candidate information, track recruitment activity, and maintain organised hiring records.
- Keep candidates informed throughout the process and support a professional, timely candidate experience.
- Support onboarding and integration activities, including preparation of candidate and new-hire information materials.
- Contribute to HRIS implementation and workflow automation across six markets, improving consistency of people processes and workforce information.
GIG Logistics
HR Assistant
06.2023 - 09.2024
Job overview
- Supported recruitment and onboarding activities for a growing workforce, helping move candidates through key stages of the hiring process.
- Facilitated talent acquisition activities, including candidate communication and interview coordination, contributing to improved recruitment turnaround and candidate experience.
- Maintained accurate employee records and recruitment documentation, supporting compliance and audit readiness.
- Responded to employee enquiries and supported workforce communication, engagement activities, and training coordination.
GIG Logistics
HR Intern / Claims Resolution Specialist
11.2021 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Supported full-cycle recruitment activities, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and onboarding.
- Conducted background checks and prepared HR documentation, maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
- Worked with HR, Finance, and Security teams to resolve employee-related matters and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
- Contributed to process improvements that strengthened operational efficiency and reduced documentation errors.
OPay Nigeria
Customer Support Executive
12.2019 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Managed customer enquiries and escalated issues, communicating clearly and working within service-level expectations.
- Investigated customer concerns, documented outcomes, and maintained sensitive records accurately.
- Built strong listening, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills through customer interactions.
Education
Rome Business School
Master's Degree from International Human Resource Management
01-2025
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
B.A. from English & Literary Studies
01-2017
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Talent Sourcing & Candidate Screening
- Job Description Development
- Hiring Manager Partnership
- Candidate Engagement & Communication
- ATS & Recruitment Pipeline Administration
- Candidate Onboarding
- Recruitment Records & Reporting
- Stakeholder Management
- HR Operations & Employee Records
- HRIS Management
- Google Workspace, Canva, Jira, ZohoPeoplePlus, Zoho Recruit, ClayHR, SeamlessHR, Microsoft Office
Affiliations
Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (ACIPM)
Certification
Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (ACIPM)
Timeline
HR & People Operations Officer
Pulse Africa
10.2024 - Current
HR Assistant
GIG Logistics
06.2023 - 09.2024
HR Intern / Claims Resolution Specialist
GIG Logistics
11.2021 - 06.2023
Customer Support Executive
OPay Nigeria
12.2019 - 10.2021
Federal University Oye-Ekiti
B.A. from English & Literary Studies
Rome Business School
Master's Degree from International Human Resource Management