Highly motivated, personable and results driven Human Resource professional offering over 25-years of business acumen. Proven success executing Human Resource activities, including HR start-ups, planning and integration resulting from M&A's, business reorganization, and implementation of strategic downsizing initiatives. History of leading HR functions for several different industries and for businesses employing 50-2000 employees throughout multiple locations and states (up to 5) in Nigeria.
HR Executive for Vigeo Power Ltd seconded to BEDC Electricity Plc with electricity distribution to residential and commercial customers in Edo, Delta, Ondo and Ekiti States. Supported multiple office locations with 6 direct reports and 28 HRBPs (HR Business Partners). ◆ Successfully completed HR due diligence and implemented change management strategies for transforming the company. ◆ Designed and implemented process changes within the organization, focusing on reporting structure, communications, performance management, policy and procedure development, employee relations and employee satisfaction. ◆ programs. ◆ Redesigned and updated job descriptions for all positions within the company. ◆ Ensured compliance with all statutory and regulatory bodies. ◆ Selected and implemented a new payroll and HRIS package resulting in better reporting and more effective and efficient data processing. ◆Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands. ◆Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from business managers and working with legal and compliance teams. ◆ Recruited top talent to maximize profitability. Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance. ◆ Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness. ◆ Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes. ◆ Identified and implemented appropriate strategies to increase employee satisfaction and retention. ◆ Coordinated and Managed the MTSA and recruitment expatriate. ◆Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications. ◆Fostered positive work environment through comprehensive employee relations program. ◆Worked with managers to achieve compliance with organizational policies, providing clarifying information and recommending necessary changes. ◆ Engaged with the Trade Unions on employee procedural agreements and conditions of service.
Managed all HR functions and 4 direct reports (HR & Administrative) for 12 locations with over 750 employees Providing 24 /7 security solutions. ◆ Designed and implemented organization-wide communication strategies ◆ Successfully addressed high volumes of employee relation issues including low employee engagement and morale, poor productivity and high turnover through areas of development of training, focus group sessions, employee survey tools, supervisory / leadership development plans and individual coaching. ◆ Designed and implemented a comprehensive Salary and overtime including shift Administration Program to address inconsistent pay practices, recruitment and retention barriers with the operatives ◆ Created and implemented Employee Safety Manuals, Code of Conduct, HR Policies and Procedures. ◆ Developed and implemented comprehensive operative recruitment sourcing strategy to increase applicant pool and future planning.
◆ Direct Responsibilities for 5 team leads with 27 staff coordinating the activities in the following units: Purchasing and Inventory, Admin Services, Telecoms & Mailing, Fleet, with direct report to the Executive Director IT & Operation. ◆Successfully delivered on my mandate of · automating the existing administrative process. ◆ Developed and implemented the Procurement Process.◆ Automated the inventory and requisition process reducing the use of paper company wide by 30%. ◆ Start up the Vendor Management Unit to handle all service providers. ◆ Achieved a clean interior and exterior of the Head Office space (14 floors).
◆ Achieved proper space management to free up 2 floors for immediate management use (Archives and call center). ◆ Partnered closely with senior leadership and corporate communications team to disseminate best practices. ◆ Monitored progress of projects, keeping on schedule and within budget.
Access Bank Plc offering universal banking to Nigeria and the OED and Sub-Sahara. The Group office was responsible for developing policies and procedures for the HR businesses in Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Cote d'voire, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Gambia to implement. ◆ Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions. ◆ Developed job-specific competencies and performance standards.
◆ Created and monitored the implementation of supervisory skills training programs for middle management employees. ◆ Coordinated training schedules across sites with supervisors and managers to optimize training initiatives and work-flow management ◆ Provided coaching and mentoring to employees. ◆ Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes. ◆ Wrote contracts for company employees, working towards satisfactory agreement between executives, employees and personal goals. ◆ Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.◆ Developed the training plan and budget all levels of employees, executive and board positions according to strict company guidelines. ◆ Identified key talents with specific skill sets to recommend for redeployment to new start up departments. ◆ Developed and implemented successful onboarding program in Ghana, Gambia and DRC. ◆ Established and maintained quality control standards in all learning interventions. ◆ Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers in Access Banking School of Excellence ◆ Worked with vendors to customize courseware to accommodate business needs.
Ecobank Nigeria was part of ETI with over 50 branches across the states all projects and procurement was centrally managed from the head office. Direct report to the Executive Director IT & Branch Operations and supervised 7 team members. · Supervised and delivered the Head Office Ahmadu Bello Way, a project that had been moribund for over 8 years. · Supervision of renovation works at Abuja Branch . Procurement of Fixed assets and inventory. · Logistics and protocol management. · Supervised the renovation of the warehouse and management hereafter. Vendor & Mail Room Management. Developed and executed Safe maintenance programs. Created and maintained weekly reports for management and all on-going projects, developed board paper and reported during the board committee for projects
♦ Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering, requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
School Administrator: Pre and primary school with student population of over 500 workforce (teachers, administrative, accounts, Kitchen, drivers, cleaners and security♦ Recruited and hired amazing teachers to support pre and primary school students.♦ Proposed and executed budget ofN10.5m per school year.♦ Set academic and behavioral standards for students. ♦ Supervised, assessed and mentored teachers (on teachers training). ♦ Served as liaison between parents and students. ♦ Oversaw students and monitored behavior during club activities. ♦ Attended annual meetings with LED (Local Educational District). ♦ Handled disciplinary referrals with calm, logical approach to student behavior. ♦ Met with parents of prospective students to discuss school offerings. ♦ Allocated school budgets based on activities for the session.♦ Reviewed teachers, documented activities and implemented improvement plans to optimize classrooms learning.♦ Communicated with parents to encourage active parental participation in child's education. ♦ Prepared school budget and submitted to school board with recommendations for hiring, capital expenditures, and cost-saving initiatives. ♦ Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance. ♦ Trained teachers on effective teaching techniques, classroom management strategies, and behavior modification. ♦ Developed and coordinated after-school programs and activities. ♦ Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans. ♦ Kept school in full compliance with established policies, local and state statutory requirements and student safety standards Managed budgets and resources for educational programs.
Banking Sector: Successfully completed staff harmonisation and realignment new of over 500 new staff after bank recapitalisation and acquisition of two other banks. All 500 new staff were onboarded; payroll, grade structure, benefits, were harmonised.
Utility Sector: Successfully took over over 5000 legacy staff, initiated outsourcing agreement for support staff (drivers and cleaners), worked with the consultants on the transformation and transition agenda which included a review of policies, procedures and recruitment of over 1500 energetic and analytical graduates (over 7 years0 for the succession plan of the aged workforce.