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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
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
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