Ololade Elizabeth Ewedairo
Human Resource personnel
Lagos,LA
Summary
Dynamic Human Resource Business Partner with a proven track record at Starke Fitness, specializing in talent recruitment and employee relations. Successfully streamlined HR operations, enhancing onboarding effectiveness and reducing turnover by implementing comprehensive career development plans. Adept at policy implementation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement through leadership training and development.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resource Business Partner
Starke Fitness
01.2025 - Current
- Coached managers on effective employee relations strategies to address workplace conflicts proactively.
- Managed complex employee relations issues to promote a healthy workplace culture.
- Identified HR training needs and conducted training for employees and leadership while recommending approaches to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and within the company to reach business goals.
- Managed full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.
- Developed comprehensive process for new hires and reviewed new hire productivity, optimizing onboarding effectiveness.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Updated training processes by reviewing existing documentation, leveraging feedback from associates and working with legal and compliance teams.
- Streamlined HR operations, reducing paperwork processing time by transitioning to digital system.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback and fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Championed diversity and inclusion initiatives, cultivating a welcoming organizational culture for all employees.
- Advised senior management on organizational development and change management initiatives.
- Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and timely disbursement of salaries.
- Launched employee recognition programs that increased engagement and motivation across departments.
- Improved employee retention rates by introducing comprehensive career development plans.
- Developed policies that comply with employment laws, minimizing legal risks and protecting company interests.
Human Resources Administrator
Leridek Consulting Limited
08.2020 - 06.2024
- Managed employee data and privacy to keep employee data confidential per organizational privacy policies.
- Managed payroll and timekeeping to track hours and accurately pay employees.
- Maintained accurate employee records through diligent documentation of personal information, job history, performance evaluations, and other relevant data.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Oversaw hiring, staffing, and labor law compliance.
- Prepared new hire letters, employee contracts, and corporate policies.
- Ensured legal compliance in all HR practices by staying current with relevant employment laws and regulations, as well as conducting regular policy reviews.
- Established strong relationships with external partners including recruiters, educational institutions, and industry associations to expand organizational reach in talent acquisition efforts.
- Collaborated with management to identify staffing needs and develop workforce planning strategies, resulting in optimized personnel resources allocation.
- Facilitated the performance management process by providing ongoing feedback, administering evaluations, and coordinating professional development opportunities for employees.
- Managed employee leaves of absence, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and maintaining clear communication channels between employees and management.
- Improved organizational culture by developing and executing various team-building initiatives and employee engagement activities.
- Assisted in the development of workplace policies that effectively addressed issues such as harassment prevention, equal opportunity employment, and workplace safety.
- Reduced employee turnover with targeted recruitment strategies, thorough candidate screening, and comprehensive onboarding programs.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased efficiency by automating manual tasks and introducing new software tools.
Operations Officer
VFS Global
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Implemented processes that simplified procedures and reduced average processing time.
- Established and executed policies promoting company vision and inclusive work culture.
- Facilitates applicants' visa application processing.
- Act as the face of the organization to the applicant.
- Document the application of every applicant on the database.
- Contact applicant on the readiness of their documents.
Human Resources Officer
Nigerian Foundries Limited
04.2018 - 01.2020
- Maintained accurate personnel records, ensuring privacy standards were met in accordance with relevant regulations.
- Coordinated new hire onboarding, completing background checks and reference checks to complete screenings.
- Managed employee benefits programs, ensuring timely enrollment and accurate recordkeeping.
- Supervised job interviews and conducted exit surveys to verify compliance with HR best practices.
- Conducted thorough performance evaluations to identify areas of improvement and provide constructive feedback to employees.
- Assisted in workforce planning efforts by analyzing staffing needs based on organizational goals and growth projections.
- Provided thoughtful and engaging new employee onboarding presentations to energize workforce and set organizational expectations.
- Reduced employee turnover by addressing concerns, mediating conflicts, and providing support for staff members.
- Assisted managers and supervisors with employee disputes, disciplinary actions and other workplace issues.
- Participated in cross-functional projects aimed at improving overall organizational performance.
HR Undergraduate Intern
Nigerian Foundries Limited
06.2016 - 09.2016
- Conducted basic clerical duties by taking memos, maintaining files and organizing documents.
- Updated internal database with new employees' information and employment forms.
- Applied theoretical knowledge learned from coursework to real-world situations to better understand industry practices.
- Increased organizational ability by efficiently managing multiple tasks simultaneously while prioritizing based on urgency.
- Contributed to team success by proactively identifying areas of improvement and suggesting innovative solutions.
- Shadowed experienced professionals, learning key industry practices and methodologies.
- Responded to web correspondence, social media post, and emails.
- Posted and updated job ads on job boards, career pages, and social networks.
Education
Certificate And Associate Member - Human Resources Management
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
Lagos, Nigeria09-2024
Bachelor of Science - Politics & International Relations
Esep Le Berger Universite
Benin Republic08-2017
Skills
- Policy implementation
- Talent recruitment
- HR policies development
- Employee relations
- Retention strategies
- Workforce planning
- Payroll management
- Compensation design
- Labor law compliance
- Leadership training and development
Timeline
Human Resource Business Partner
Starke Fitness
01.2025 - Current
Human Resources Administrator
Leridek Consulting Limited
08.2020 - 06.2024
Operations Officer
VFS Global
02.2020 - 03.2020
Human Resources Officer
Nigerian Foundries Limited
04.2018 - 01.2020
HR Undergraduate Intern
Nigerian Foundries Limited
06.2016 - 09.2016
Certificate And Associate Member - Human Resources Management
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
Bachelor of Science - Politics & International Relations
Esep Le Berger Universite
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