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Oyetola Adesanmi

Summary

Experienced human resource professional with a decade of expertise in talent management strategies, performance management, HR policy development, employee relations, and organizational effectiveness. Collaborates with stakeholders to identify and address HR implications, streamline processes, and enhance the employee experience. Notable achievements include coordinating group performance management across Nigeria, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, leading internal communication strategies, and engineering processes for effective human resource planning, talent management, and succession planning. Recognized for coaching company leadership, fostering positive employee relations, and developing consistent HR practices across multiple regions. Possesses strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills with a proven ability to adapt quickly to new environments. Committed to contributing to team success and continuously developing professional skills with a positive attitude towards learning and growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Group Head Human Resources

Ceviant Finance Ltd
06.2024 - Current

• Successfully led and completed the recruitment process for 15 key roles across multiple entities within Ceviant in under six months, ensuring timely placement of high-quality talent to support business growth and operational needs.

•Lead and oversee the development and execution of HR strategies aligning with company goals and enhancing employee experience across multiple locations.

• Develop and implement policies and programs on speed, efficiency, and integrity to support end-to-end treasury management services.

• Direct HR operations, including talent acquisition, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management, and retention strategies.

• Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on HR-related trends and practices.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations in all serviced markets.

• Facilitate structured pay scales and benefits benchmarking to maintain competitive and fair compensation practices.

• Implement and manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, pension schemes, and leave policies.

• Lead periodic reviews of HR policies, communicating updates via company-wide town hall meetings and email distributions.

• Spearhead the onboarding process, coordinating with IT for resource allocation and with team members to streamline new hires' integration.

• Champion initiatives that support professional growth, including training and certification reimbursements and study leave policies.

• Assisted with day-to-day operations, working excellently and productively with all team members.

Group Human resource business partner

Africa Practice
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Collaborated with team leads to develop and Implement talent management strategies, identifying and nurturing high potential employees across the organizations multi-country operations (Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, United Kingdom)
  • Maintained working knowledge of the employment law in the serviced markets
  • Coached team leads and company directors to gain an understanding of the company's business model/bottom line and its corresponding HR implications
  • Identified human resource-related trends and advised directors of necessary initiatives
  • Coordinated and monitored Group Performance Management across 5 countries, thereby enhancing understanding and alignment to objectives and improving employee engagement
  • Coordinated end to end recruitment processes across the group to ensure efficient acquisition of top talent and positive employee brand perception
  • Developed & streamlined onboarding and offboarding processes improving the employee experience in 5 key markets
  • Led internal communication strategies reinforcing company culture and values or to guide needed organisational change to remain relevant
  • Developed and implemented HR policies resulting in consistent HR practices and compliance across the group
  • Assisted the consulting team with HR related deliverables in their client service projects
  • Was first point of contact for HR related questions for all HR team members & the Leadership Team
  • Collaborated with the directors to develop and implement required change programs
  • Collaborated with the IT department to onboard the ATS (Zoho HR) and trained hiring managers on its use and relevance
  • Took ownership of employee database/dashboards and HR admin for the group
  • Reviewed and reconciled payroll data for the group to ensure compliance

Human resource manager

Africa Practice
01.2016 - 03.2021
  • Engineered a process that successfully took members of the team from fully on-site work to remote working during COVID-19 that contributed to a 30% increase in productivity
  • Managed office facilities, ensuring an efficient and comfortable workplace environment
  • Coordinated vendor sourcing & management for all office- related supplies
  • Improved employee engagement by enhancing performance management strategies
  • Created the employee handbook for the Nigeria office
  • Collaborated with Project leads & Line managers on people planning needs
  • Developed & Implementing HR Policies for the office
  • Coordinated cross-border collaboration on general team engagement
  • Coordinated local and international travel and logistics for staff and clients
  • Coordinated onboarding and offboarding for the Lagos team
  • Managed administration of employee benefits (leave allowance, health insurance, pension) and coordinate with the necessary vendors
  • Coordinated internal and external office events & meetings
  • Implemented change programs in the West Africa office
  • Reviewed and reconciled payroll data to ensure compliance

Human resource generalist

Caverton helicopters
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Assisted the HR team with the Human Resource Administration for over 500 employees ensuring compliance and efficiency
  • Played a crucial part in the Employee Recognition Program for the end of the year as part of the Employee Relations & Welfare programme
  • Part of the negotiations team handling mediating between the organisation and its unionized members, as part of the team that managed Industrial Relations
  • Coordinated and conducted interviews for pilot vacancies with the hiring teams

Human resource consultant

Tusen Consulting Ltd
12.2009 - 07.2015
  • Managed a 100+ contract staff seconded to clients in Nigeria in the telecommunication, tobacco, power, FMCG & beauty sector (Alcatel-Lucent Nigeria, MTN Nigeria, British American Tobacco, Schneider-Electric, Estee Lauder Company Ltd., Guinness Nigeria etc.)
  • Supported the recruitment process that led to filling of temporary and permanent positions for various clients
  • Monitored payroll activities in accordance to contract terms with clients
  • Provided solutions to employment and work-related issues and disciplinary issues on behalf of client and associates in accordance with the Nigerian Labor Law, as part of the Employee Relations programme
  • Monitored performance and provided career advisory on employment prospects and career change as part of the People Development programme
  • Responsible for Visa & Work Permit processing, securing flight reservations and accommodation as part of the Expatriate management process
  • Participated in a Graduate Trainee Management Program assessment and recruitment exercise for British American Tobacco

Intern

Accenture
07.2008 - 08.2008
  • Trained under a Senior Management Consultant in the strategy consultancy department of the firm by providing research to support client projects
  • Supported with administrative duties as instructed

Intern

KPMG
06.2007 - 08.2007
  • Trained under a Senior Management Consultant in the business advisory department of the firm by providing research to support client projects
  • Supported with administrative duties as instructed

Education

Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) -

HRCI
12.2023

ACIPM - undefined

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria
05.2014

BA - Business and Financial Management

Hull University
01.2009

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Talent Management
  • Performance Management
  • Workforce Planning
  • HR /Collaboration Software
  • Coaching/Business Partnering
  • Process Improvement
  • Employment Law
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Customer Service

Accomplishments

  • Successfully led and completed the recruitment process for 15 key roles across multiple entities within Ceviant in under six months, ensuring timely placement of high-quality talent to support business growth and operational needs.
  • Coordinated and monitored performance management across Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana & UK, aligning employees with people objectives and improving employees understanding of their KPIs
  • Developed a manpower/resource monitoring tool for senior management
  • Overhauled and drove the onboarding/offboarding process in 5 key markets (Nigeria, Botswana, South Africa, Kenya & UK), enhancing the employee experience and employer brand perception in the job market
  • Identified and nurtured high-potential and high-performing employees, thereby clarifying people objectives and improving employee engagement
  • Collaborated with the digital team to successfully onboard HR Software per company specific needs and trained leadership on its use
  • Engineered remote work transition during COVID-19, increasing productivity by 30%
  • Coordinated end-to-end recruitment, enhancing company's employee brand perception

Languages

English
Yoruba
French

Personal Information

Title: People Experience Manager

Timeline

Group Head Human Resources

Ceviant Finance Ltd
06.2024 - Current

Group Human resource business partner

Africa Practice
04.2021 - 10.2022

Human resource manager

Africa Practice
01.2016 - 03.2021

Human resource generalist

Caverton helicopters
08.2015 - 12.2015

Human resource consultant

Tusen Consulting Ltd
12.2009 - 07.2015

Intern

Accenture
07.2008 - 08.2008

Intern

KPMG
06.2007 - 08.2007

ACIPM - undefined

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria

BA - Business and Financial Management

Hull University

Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) -

HRCI
Oyetola Adesanmi