Ruth Babaja
HR MANAGER
Jahun
Summary
Driven to make a substantial impact on the attainment of organizational objectives. Strong focus on collaboration and passion for achieving collective success. Eager to contribute skills and expertise. Seeking opportunity to leverage abilities and drive positive outcomes. Motivated to play an integral role in the growth and success of the team.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2040
2040
years of post-secondary education
Work History
HR Admin. Assistant
Medecins Sans Frontieres
09.2019 - Current
- Processing employment contracts, amendments, and contract requests
- Welcoming and onboarding new hires
- Maintaining employee records and salary forms using Homère HR software
- Tracking contract end dates and holiday entitlements
- Assisting with payroll processing, attendance tracking, and final settlements
- Handling administrative supervision and archiving project records
HR Admin. Assistant
MSF Belgium
08.2019 - 09.2019
- Payroll calculations, contract preparation, and HR database updates
- Compliance with labor laws and social security regulations
- Managing employment contracts and personnel administration
- Assisting in recruitment and employee training sessions
HR/Admin Assistant
Solidarités International
09.2018 - 03.2019
- Staff recruitment, onboarding, and payroll processing
- Ensuring compliance with tax and labor regulations
- Managing employee files and contract renewals
- Organizing and conducting HR-related meetings
HR Coordinator Assistant
Medecins Sans Frontieres
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Supporting HR policies, recruitment, and training initiatives
- Assisting in contract management and tax compliance
- Organizing employee travel and document processing
- Conducting orientation and facilitating Kesako training
HR Admin. Assistant
Medecins Sans Frontieres
09.2015 - 04.2017
- Payroll administration, contract processing, and labor compliance
- Updating personnel records and tracking leave entitlements
- Facilitating employee engagement and HR policies
Head of Administration
Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)
08.2011 - 08.2015
- Financial reporting, payroll management, and budgeting
- Supervising recruitment and employee performance
- Organizing community mobilization and sensitization programs
State Representative
MTN Rural Telephone Project
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Training clients on RTP program
- Loan disbursement and weekly repayment collection
- Writing financial and progress reports
Program Admin/HR Manager
Youth Education and Service, National Council of YMCAs
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Recruiting and managing peer educators
- Conducting youth advocacy and HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns
- Managing budgets, payrolls, and financial reports
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management -
Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM)
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - undefined
University of Maiduguri
01.2012 - 01.2013
Higher National Diploma in Accounting - undefined
Federal Polytechnic
01.2008 - 01.2009
Diploma in Public Account and Audit - undefined
Federal Polytechnic
01.2000 - 01.2001
Certificate in Computer Science - undefined
Federal Polytechnic
01.2000 - 01.2001
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Government Comprehensive Secondary School
01.1996 - 01.2002
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Yelwa Practicing School
Bauchi, Bauchi 01.1989 - 01.1995
Skills
- High learning speed
- Strong work ethic
- Proficient in high-pressure environments
- Excellent communication skills
- Empathetic engagement
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork abilities
- Proficient in MS Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Proficient in PowerPoint
- Proficient in Outlook
- Proficient in Homère HR Software
- Proficient in Saga Accounting Software
Professional Trainings And Certifications
- Peer Education & Mobilization, Project Managers Training, Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), 09/01/03
- Project Management, Strategic Planning, Management Strategies for Africa (MSA), 09/01/04
- Youth Sexual and Reproductive Health, Action Health Incorporated (AHI), 09/01/05
- Leadership Skills Training, Counseling Skills, Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO), 09/01/04
- Advocacy & Networking Training, John Hopkins University – JHU/CCCP, 09/01/07
- PEP Implementation Training, HIV/AIDS Counseling & Testing Workshop, Society for Family Health, 09/01/08 - 06/01/09
- Strategic Planning Workshop, Pact Nigeria/RTI Lead, 09/01/12
- Youth Leadership & Political Governance, West Africa Youth Conference, 09/01/13
- Human Resource for Health (Basic), Global Health eLearning Centre, 09/01/13
- Gender Mainstreaming & Integration Training, USAID/RTI, 09/01/14
- Recruitment, Activity Planning, Time Management, Difficult Conversations, Team Communication, MSF Field Management Training, 09/01/17
- MSF Kesako Ambassador Training, MSF GUPA, 09/01/18
- Intermediary Training, HR and Finance (FORIA), 09/01/22
- Supervisory Skills Training, MSFF, 09/01/22
- Recruitment, Activity Planning, Team Composition, Orientation, MSF Way of Working (WOW 1), 09/01/23
- Team Composition, Recruiting Your Team, Understanding Organizational Chart, Delivering Sensitive Messages, Transformative Conversation, HR Assistants' Onboarding, MSF Tembo, 09/01/23 - 06/01/24
- Associate Membership, Certified Personnel Management (CHPM), Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, 2024
Personal Objective
To be part of a dynamic team where I can make a significant contribution to the achievement of organizational goals.
Personal Information
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
HR Admin. Assistant
Medecins Sans Frontieres
09.2019 - Current
HR Admin. Assistant
MSF Belgium
08.2019 - 09.2019
HR/Admin Assistant
Solidarités International
09.2018 - 03.2019
HR Coordinator Assistant
Medecins Sans Frontieres
05.2017 - 07.2018
HR Admin. Assistant
Medecins Sans Frontieres
09.2015 - 04.2017
Post Graduate Diploma in Management - undefined
University of Maiduguri
01.2012 - 01.2013
Head of Administration
Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA)
08.2011 - 08.2015
State Representative
MTN Rural Telephone Project
01.2009 - 01.2010
Higher National Diploma in Accounting - undefined
Federal Polytechnic
01.2008 - 01.2009
Program Admin/HR Manager
Youth Education and Service, National Council of YMCAs
01.2003 - 01.2008
Diploma in Public Account and Audit - undefined
Federal Polytechnic
01.2000 - 01.2001
Certificate in Computer Science - undefined
Federal Polytechnic
01.2000 - 01.2001
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Government Comprehensive Secondary School
01.1996 - 01.2002
Primary School Leaving Certificate -
Yelwa Practicing School
01.1989 - 01.1995
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management -
Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (CIHRM)
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