Hi, I’m
Oluwaseun Sorunmu
Human Resources & Admin Manager
Abuja FCT
Summary
Outstanding human resource professional with a legal background, dedicated to delivering exceptional business support and strategy to achieve organizational objectives by aligning human resource practices with overall corporate goals. Skilled in manpower planning, career planning, change management, performance management, talent management, recruitment and selection, training and development, benefit and compensation management, and general office administration. Demonstrated expertise in interpersonal communication and multitasking, capable of independently managing and directing business affairs. Recognized as a collaborative team player with a strong commitment to continuous learning and sharing knowledge with others.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
21
years of post-secondary education
1
Certificate
Work History
WARNBOROUGH FOUNDATION
GRANT WRITER (VOLUNTEER)
04.2024 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Obtained pertinent organizational financial reports and other data to support grant applications and funding proposals.
- Streamlined grant submission processes, implementing tracking system for deadlines and requirements, ensuring timely and complete applications.
- Prepared and submitted grant applications to corporate organizations, private foundations and to solicit grant monies for organization.
- Secured funding for nonprofit organizations by researching and writing compelling grant proposals.
GENESIS ENERGY GROUP
DEPUTY VICE PRESIDENT CORPORATE SERVICES
06.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Here, I set up a functional human resources department, starting with creating basic employee forms, collating information for the employee database, creating files and a filing system for employee records and organization records, creating HR and Admin policies, processes, and procedures, and implementing the same while overseeing other HR functions such as manpower planning, training and development, employee relations, performance management, and compensation and benefit administration.
- I also ensure smooth office administration, including office facility management, security, and cleaning services. I supervise the administrative staff to ensure they meet their set targets.
- I am also responsible for HR strategy around staffing, employee engagement, career development, and discipline.
- I oversaw Human Resources, Administration, Information Technology, and Logistics teams of the Organization.
- I oversee the People strategy for all international office locations in Nigeria, the UK, South Africa, Mali, and other African countries.
- Assisted in budget planning and management, allocating resources strategically for optimal department performance.
GENERAL& HEALTH LOGISTICS INT’L LTD.
HEAD HUMAN RESOURCES
12.2017 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Manpower Planning, Recruitment, and Selection Process: I build a database of CVs, I draw up job descriptions and job adverts, shortlist and manage the recruitment process from interviews to background checks, pre-employment medicals, and offer of appointment.
- Training & Development: I draw up the yearly training needs and implement, from the orientation and onboarding exercise to training to develop on the jobs following the training needs analysis for the year indicating gaps to fill.
- I also ensure the post-training evaluations are carried out to monitor return on investment.
- I also ensure my organization receives the refunds of training investments from the Industrial Training Fund (ITF).
- Employee Relations: Manage the employee life cycle from entry to exit.
- This is not limited to probation and confirmation of appointment, leave administration, exit interview, clearance, and final entitlement pay.
- Compensation & Benefit Administration: I ensure that a pension account is opened and remitted for all staff in line with the Nigerian Pension Act, 2014.
- I liaise with Finance to ensure staff receive their tax clearance certificate. I also ensure that payroll information is made available to finance, to ensure smooth payroll administration.
- I administer the Health Management Organizations.
- Generally, I administer a fair compensation and benefit system.
- Performance Appraisal: I ensure a periodic appraisal system is carried out, and employees live up to expectations.
- Filing & Documentation: Maintain a filing system for easy retrieval of documents and personnel records.
- Policy Administration: I develop HR policies in line with International Standards Organization Quality Management Systems and the Nigeria Labor laws, and ensure their implementation.
GENERAL & HEALTH LOGISTICS INT’L LTD.
HR&ADMIN OFFICER
07.2014 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Analyze the skills and qualities required for each job and develop job descriptions and performance standards.
- Advertise staff vacancies, shortlist applicants, interview applicants, administer selection tests, prepare reports and make recommendations to management about staff appointments.
- Maintain staff database on matters such as wages, benefits, leave and training etc., and prepare associated management reports.
- Provide advice and information to management and employees on human resource policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programs.
- Assist employees with work matters, career development, personal problems, and industrial matters.
- Assist in organizing employee welfare services such as health and wellbeing programs, first aid and fire drill training, benefits, and social activities.
- Organize and take part in staff meetings and seminars where employees and management discuss the development of specific work arrangements and conditions.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of organizational changes (such as new HR legislation, revised job classification structures or technological changes).
- Take part in HR strategic management meetings.
- Developing and implementing policies on issues like working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety programs, disciplinary procedures and absence management.
- Preparing, updating and revising staff handbooks and other HR policies and procedures.
- Payroll administration - Advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits.
- Take part in undertaking regular salary and employee survey and reviews.
- Dealing with grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures.
- Assist with planning and conducting staff trainings including inductions for new staff.
- Plan, implement and monitor performance management programs including end of probation, mid-year and annual professional discussions.
- Oversee the procurement unit, keep records of office vendors, and contact them when services are required using the effective open competitive bidding system.
- In charge of office maintenance works, ensure proper documentation is followed to the later for facility maintenance.
- Air ticketing and Hotel reservations for Top Management Staff and putting together visa documentation requirements.
- Preparation of official letters and liaising with external agencies such as banks for staff loan acquisition, pension fund administrator`s etc.
- Determine staffing numbers, skills and needs to meet the organization’s objectives.
ABUJA CLINICS LTD
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
03.2013 - 06.2013
Job overview
- Report to the Managing Director and overrun the HR unit of the Organisation.
- Provide counsel and handle grievances on issues related to employees.
- Formulate and implement performance appraisal system.
- Managing over 200 workforces.
- Maintain staff records, process leave and staff treatment file.
- Assist in the development of personnel policies and procedures and provide support to the entire HR functions and any other duties as required.
- Conduct new employee orientation program and other educational and training programs.
- Drive manpower planning processes to ensure all resource requirements are based on periodic business plans and are justified vis-à-vis revenues and growth estimates.
- Ensure office supplies do not run out and maintenance of office equipment.
SUNDRY FOODS LTD
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYST
02.2012 - 02.2013
Job overview
- Oversee administration functions of Company.
- Conduct recruitment and review manpower needs and strategies.
- Oversee and review training and development needs.
- Provide counsel and handle grievances on issues related to employees.
- Responsible for monthly payroll review.
- Liaise with external government/quasi-government and other external bodies pertaining to employment/human resource issues e.g
- PFAs, HMOs, I.T.F etc.
- Formulate and implement performance appraisal system.
- Formulate and implement employees’ retention schemes.
- Oversee administration functions of the company.
- Assist in the development of personnel policies and procedures and provide support to the entire HR functions and any other duties as required.
MAMA CASS RESTAURANT LTD
HR/ADMIN COORDINATOR (NORTHERN REGION)
01.2011 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Conduct Selection, Interview & Recruitment.
- Write job description & advertising for regional vacancies.
- File management, Information Management, Write letters and reports.
- Maintain Staff discipline.
- Staff pension fund management.
- Oversee Procurement, Facility Management and Logistics.
- Staff Performance appraisal, Preparation of Staff Matters for Payroll.
- Process staff leaves and leave allowance, payment /processing of terminal benefits.
- Make and implement new HR policies.
- Managing about 200 staff in the Northern region and general administrative matters.
WAHAB TOYE & CO LEGAL PRACTITIONERS
LEGAL COUNSEL
08.2009 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Drafting and Execution of Legal Documents for Clients
- Proffering Legal Advice and taking minutes of meetings of Companies that we act as their Corporate Secretary.
- Legal Research & Reporting, Legal Drafting, Law books publishing and editing.
- Litigation and Property Consulting
- Corporate Practice with the Corporate Affairs Commission
Education
VALENCIA UNIVERSITY SPAINSpain
MBA from INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
04.2001 - 01.2022
ROME BUSINESS SCHOOL, ITALY
MASTERS from INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
B.L LAW
University Overview
Classification: SECOND CLASS UPPER DIVISION
UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA
LL. B LAW
University Overview
Classification: SECOND CLASS DIVISION
P&E COMPUTER SCHOOL, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
CERTIFICATE IN DATA PROCESSING
GASKIYA SKILLS INTL LTD, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
SSCE
University Overview
- Associate, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management 2017
- Nigerian Institute of Management (N.I.M) 2010
- Nigerian Bar Association (N.B.A) 2008
Skills
Meticulous & Detail-Oriented
Flexibility, Adaptable, resilient & Creativity Skills
Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Excellent interpersonal, and relationship building skills
Communication Skills
Diplomacy, Discretion & Business Ethics
Excellent Leadership/Strong organizational Skills
Recruitment, Training & Development, Payroll Management, Employee relations & Benefit Administration
Team Orientation & Spirit
Detail oriented but able to quickly grasp the big picture
Microsoft Office Proficiency
Exhibits initiative, responsibility and flexibility
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Month July 2015: General & Health Logistics Int’l Ltd.
- Best Performing Team 2022 (Was team lead for Corporate Services)
- Most Outstanding Employee 2023 – Genesis Energy
- Managed over 200 workforces at Mama Cass, as the only HR staff, currently managing over 130 workforces at GHLI-L.
- Put in place templates for ROI on trainings at GHLI-L
- Set machinery in motion for getting refunds on training investments to my Organization from Industrial Training Fund and received government re-imbursement for year 2015
- Ensured all legal & regulatory framework such as NSITF, Pension Contribution Fund, PFA, PITA etc. are set up and complied with in the organization.
- As Secretary to Electoral Committee: CIPM Abuja Branch, organized meetings, take minutes of meetings and distribute, wrote the committee report submitted to the elected branch Chairman.
- Set up a functional HR department with Admin processes and procedures in Genesis Energy Group as the pioneer HR & Admin Manager and progressed to being the Deputy Vice President Corporate Services
Languages
English
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Certification
Human Resources Practiing License
Timeline
Human Resources Practiing License
09-2024
GRANT WRITER (VOLUNTEER)
WARNBOROUGH FOUNDATION
04.2024 - 05.2024
DEPUTY VICE PRESIDENT CORPORATE SERVICES
GENESIS ENERGY GROUP
06.2020 - Current
HEAD HUMAN RESOURCES
GENERAL& HEALTH LOGISTICS INT’L LTD.
12.2017 - 06.2020
HR&ADMIN OFFICER
GENERAL & HEALTH LOGISTICS INT’L LTD.
07.2014 - 11.2017
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER
ABUJA CLINICS LTD
03.2013 - 06.2013
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYST
SUNDRY FOODS LTD
02.2012 - 02.2013
HR/ADMIN COORDINATOR (NORTHERN REGION)
MAMA CASS RESTAURANT LTD
01.2011 - 01.2012
LEGAL COUNSEL
WAHAB TOYE & CO LEGAL PRACTITIONERS
08.2009 - 01.2011
VALENCIA UNIVERSITY SPAIN
MBA from INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
04.2001 - 01.2022
ROME BUSINESS SCHOOL, ITALY
MASTERS from INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
01.2022
NIGERIAN LAW SCHOOL
B.L LAW
UNIVERSITY OF MAIDUGURI, BORNO STATE, NIGERIA
LL. B LAW
P&E COMPUTER SCHOOL, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
CERTIFICATE IN DATA PROCESSING
01.2002
GASKIYA SKILLS INTL LTD, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA
SSCE
Stateorigin
Ogun State
Localgovt
Ikenne
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Harry Robertson, Compliance Officer, GHLIL, hrobertson@ghli-l.com, 08068170581
- Ms. Yellowe Christy, HRM, Mama Cass Restaurant Ltd, 08023024250
- Mr. Joseph Odugboye, josephodugboye@yahoo.com, +447453214300
Training
- 2017, Certificate, Human Resources for Health Basics, USAID Global e-learning Center
- 2015, Management Development & Warehousing Skills, Imperial Health Services Academy
- 2014, Advanced Human Resources Training, IBS Consulting Limited
- 2014, People's factor in Project Management, British Project Management College
- 2012, Improving Women’s Administrative Competence, WODIA Training Institute
Home
+447453214300
Stateorigin
Ogun State
Localgovt
Ikenne
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Married
References
- Harry Robertson, Compliance Officer, GHLIL, hrobertson@ghli-l.com, 08068170581
- Ms. Yellowe Christy, HRM, Mama Cass Restaurant Ltd, 08023024250
- Mr. Joseph Odugboye, josephodugboye@yahoo.com, +447453214300
Training
- 2017, Certificate, Human Resources for Health Basics, USAID Global e-learning Center
- 2015, Management Development & Warehousing Skills, Imperial Health Services Academy
- 2014, Advanced Human Resources Training, IBS Consulting Limited
- 2014, People's factor in Project Management, British Project Management College
- 2012, Improving Women’s Administrative Competence, WODIA Training Institute