- Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition
- Mentorship/ Coaching
- Employee Engagement
- Diversity
- Learning and development
- Social Impact
- Venture Capital
- Startup
- Private equity
- AI
- Machine Learning
PHILIP OGBONNIA ISU
PH,River State
Summary
Startup focused HR, Recruiter and Talent Acquisition Partner with 4+ years of experience owning end-to-end hiring across HR tech, fintech, health tech, and early-stage startups. Proven ability to source, vet, and close high-quality candidates while managing multiple stakeholders and client accounts simultaneously. Known for fast execution, strong outreach capability, and building reliable talent pipelines across the US, Africa and global startup ecosystems.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Talent (Sourcing, Screening, Interviewing)
WORKAHOLIC360
Atlanta, Ga
06.2024 - Current
- Promoted to Head of Talent to lead strategic recruitment initiatives.
- Owned searches from role scoping and sourcing through screening and shortlist delivery, consistently meeting client expectations across technical, product, and operations roles.
- Improved hiring outcomes by applying structured candidate vetting, ensuring strong alignment between role requirements, candidate capability, and startup environments.
- Managed multiple concurrent roles across different industries, balancing client priorities while maintaining speed, quality, and clear communication throughout the hiring process.
- Led Full Cycle recruitment operations, managing a team of recruiters to deliver top-tier talent across multiple roles.
- Collaborated with leadership to align talent strategies with business goals, improve client satisfaction, and expand market presence with the help of tracked hiring metrics.
- Built and maintained strong candidate pipelines through proactive sourcing, networking, and talent mapping.
Talent Partner / Recruiter (Freelance)
PARITI. INC
Nairobi
07.2023 - 04.2025
- Successfully placed candidates for multiple client and internal roles, including Growth Product Manager (internal for Pariti), Engineering Manager (Numida), Backend Engineer (Workpay), Senior Solutions Analyst (Sucafina), Procurement Manager (Kidogo), Facility Manager (Hugo) and three other external roles.
- Collaborated closely with Pariti teams, by utilizing my extensive network and outreach skills to source applications effectively, thereby increasing the quality of their talent pool.
- Demonstrated a keen eye for talent, consistently identifying individuals who are the best fit for Pariti's open roles.
- Leveraged LinkedIn, targeted outreach, and personal startup talent networks to build reliable pipelines and close roles efficiently for fast-growing African startups.
Human Resources Generalist
QUICKPOINT (FORMERLY QUICKPOINT LIMITED)
Abuja
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Managed end-to-end recruitment processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interviews, and onboarding.
- Developed and authored key company policies including the Employee Handbook, Privacy Policy, Fintech Operations Policy, Cache Policy, Terms & Conditions, career progression plan Etc.
- Led stakeholder engagement initiatives to ensure alignment between HR and cross-functional teams.
- Oversaw core HR administrative functions such as employee records management, compliance, and documentation.
- Developed employee retention strategies to improve satisfaction and reduce turnover.
- Initiated and managed culture programs to foster a positive and inclusive workplace environment.
Human Resources Associate
ZONA TEKS (formerly EMAX IT. CONSULT)
Lagos State
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment processes for diverse roles, resulting in a 25% reduction in time-to-fill.
- Utilized ATS to manage candidate pipelines, ensuring a seamless and efficient recruitment experience.
- Implemented employee engagement initiatives, leading to an increase in employee satisfaction scores.
- Addressed employee concerns and conflicts, maintaining a positive and cohesive work environment.
- Generated monthly HR reports on key metrics such as turnover rates, time-to-hire, and training effectiveness.
- Tracked and analyzed employee performance data, identifying areas for improvement and providing feedback, resulting in 15% increase in employee performance.
- Managed special projects for executives and stakeholders delivering high results.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
04.2026
Bachelor - Library and Information Science
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY
01.2021
Skills
- Loxo
- Ashby
- Workable
- Juicebox
- LinkedIn Recruiter Lite
- HubSpot
- PyjamaHR
- Google Workspace
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Employer Branding
- Team Tailor
- Sales Navigator
Websites
Interests
Personal Information
Title: High Performing Talent Specialist
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
QUICKPOINT (FORMERLY QUICKPOINT LIMITED)
11.2024 - 10.2025
Head of Talent (Sourcing, Screening, Interviewing)
WORKAHOLIC360
06.2024 - Current
Talent Partner / Recruiter (Freelance)
PARITI. INC
07.2023 - 04.2025
Human Resources Associate
ZONA TEKS (formerly EMAX IT. CONSULT)
01.2021 - 01.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resources Management
CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
Bachelor - Library and Information Science
NNAMDI AZIKIWE UNIVERSITY