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OLASUNKANMI OLADEJO
Human Resource Executive
Lagos,LA
Summary
Forward-thinking Human Resource Executive proficient in hiring, developing and motivating employees. Well-versed in explaining benefits packages to assist employee comprehension and decision-making. Builds rapport at all levels and resolve issues quickly.
Overview
10
10
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Support Specialist (Contract)
My World Of Bags (Project Safe Up)
Ibadan, Oyo State
11.2020 - Current
- Generated data models, performed Needs assessment analysis and helped produce reports outlining results.
- Collaborated with leadership team to identify relevant questions and determine best methods of collection.
- Streamlined research processes to meet tight deadlines for multiple projects.
- Collaborated with team members to initiate best practices to achieve organizational goals.
- Designed and executed study approaches.
- Led special projects through effective emergency resolution by diminishing obstacles and saving time.
- Collaborated with staff to develop and implement best practices and accomplished all team goals.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
Senior HR Executive
Hoop Telecom Limited
Lagos Mainland, Lagos
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Designed recruitment strategy
- Oversaw interview and selection procedures, including screening calls, assessments and in person interviews.
- Designed job descriptions and interview questions that reflect each position’s requirements.
- Acted as first point of contact for any Human Resources issues.
- Provided advice and guidance to Line managers about their subordinates and employee related issues.
- Assisted with implementation of company policy and HR processes.
- Organized training and development workshops for new and existing staff.
- Dealing with general HR issues such as annual leave, bereavement, maternity, paternity, flexible working requests, timesheets, etc.
- Maintained employee and contract files to keep company in compliance with current laws and coordinate office activities and vendor relations.
- Communicated with potential hires to provide clarity on expected tasks, compensation and policies.
- Scanned and maintained confidential employee information and records, including new hire paperwork, terminations and background checks.
HR Executive
Positivia Value Company
Lagos Island, Lagos
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Review applications and paperwork/collected all necessary documents.
- Ensure compliance with Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Liaised between multiple business divisions to improve communications.
- Created and implemented forward-thinking initiatives to improve employee engagement.
- Structured compensation and benefits according to market conditions and budget demands.
- Devised hiring and recruitment policies for Positivia Value Company.
- Implemented new-hire program by incorporating training initiatives while resolving problems and processing related documents.
- Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
- Led and provided direction for human resources team of 6.
- Facilitated onboarding sessions and on-the-job training for new hires, bolstering employee job position knowledge and skillset.
- Provided guidance on policies and procedures to harmonize responses, provide appropriate investigation actions and reach resolution of grievances.
- Maintained company compliance with all local, state and federal laws, in addition to establishing organizational standards.
Project Manager
Pet-bamok & Company
Lagos Island, Lagos
10.2017 - 11.2017
- Managed production of required deliverables of FAB-5 project.
- Planning, marketing and monitoring projects.
- Prepared and maintained project, stage and exception plans as required.
- Managed project risks, including development of contingency plans.
- Monitor overall progress and use of resources, initiating corrective action where necessary.
- Conducted project evaluation review to assess how well project was managed.
- Carried out follow-on action based on recommendations.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives by setting realistic timelines and checkpoints.
- Reduced expenditures by effectively negotiating vendor and service contracts to drive savings.
- Drove team success through shared vision and recognition of quality performance.
Client Support Executive(Bet Trader)
OvertheTop Entertainment Limited(NairaBet)
Lekki, Lagos
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Managed liabilities and risk for diverse range of betting markets.
- Delivered industry leading betting product, including: outright markets, player's specials & novelty markets.
- Carried out appropriate research and analysis over trading performance across competitions and markets.
- Monitor and reviewed customer activity with view to protecting profit margin across business, but also understanding and balancing with customer demands.
- Handled any technical or settlement issues, or any other incidents affecting customer experience and liaising with relevant teams to find solutions.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each customer by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
Recruitment Officer
OfficeMakers International Limited
Eti Osa, Lagos
05.2014 - 02.2017
- Advertised staff vacancies, assess applications, interview applicants, administer selection tests, prepare reports and make recommendations to management about staff appointments.
- Generated specific candidate pool for career opportunities through strategic placement of advertisements, evaluation of applicant credentials, and conducting initial interviews and pre-screening assessments.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events and job fairs.
- Developed lists of qualified candidates for corporate hiring managers.
- Collaborated with HR Manager to develop and integrate workforce planning, analysis and solutions.
- Leveraged social media platforms and online job boards to advertise open positions and engage with potential candidates.
- Oversaw full cycle recruiting for 50 vacancies each quarter.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Provided secretarial support functions as assigned.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics And Health
University Of Ibadan
Ibadan, Oyo State 04.2008 - 04.2012
Senior Secondary Certification -
Lafiaji High School Hawley
Lagos Island, Lagos 01.1995 - 01.2001
Skills
Payroll coordination
Compensation and benefits
Team Building
Training and mentoring
Organizational Development
Records management
Risk management
Talent management
File and records management
Safety and compliance
Project Management
Staff Management
Accomplishments
- Discharge Certificate (National Youth Service Corps) (February 2014).
- Proficiency certificate in Strategic Management (CISM).
- Diploma in Human resource (Alison online course) (October 2018).
- Human Resource management training (e-learning Centre, Lagos) (2018) Workshops/Conferences Attended.
- Recruitment from scratch at Phillips Consulting – 2016.
- Best hiring practices for SMEs and MSMEs – GTB workshop 2016.
- Third sector Conference – 2018.
- HREA (act of employee engagement) - 2019.
Interests
Talent Management
Content Creation
Public speaking
Timeline
Research Support Specialist (Contract)
My World Of Bags (Project Safe Up)
11.2020 - Current
Senior HR Executive
Hoop Telecom Limited
01.2020 - 08.2020
HR Executive
Positivia Value Company
11.2017 - 12.2019
Project Manager
Pet-bamok & Company
10.2017 - 11.2017
Client Support Executive(Bet Trader)
OvertheTop Entertainment Limited(NairaBet)
03.2017 - 10.2017
Recruitment Officer
OfficeMakers International Limited
05.2014 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Human Kinetics And Health
University Of Ibadan
04.2008 - 04.2012
Senior Secondary Certification -
Lafiaji High School Hawley
01.1995 - 01.2001