Abolaji Awoye

Abolaji Francis Awoye 11, Madarikan Street, Alake bus stop, Idimu Lagos,-,- HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST A Professional Manager offering over 5-years HR career distinguished by commended performance and proven results. Good background in HR generalist affairs, including employee recruitment and retention, staff development, mediation, conflict resolution, HR records management, HR policy development. Demonstrated success in negotiating win-win compromises, developing team building programs, and writing personnel manuals, corporate policies, job descriptions, and management reports. Ability and interest in incorporating new technology for increased productivity. Adept in assessing employee needs, generating options and implementing solutions. Capable of not only identifying weaknesses or gaps in existing human resources/administrative practices but providing recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency. KEY SKILLS ◆ Mediation & Advocacy ◆ Recruitment & Selection ◆ Training & Development ◆ HR Policies & Procedures ◆ Employee Relations ◆ Data Processing ◆ Talent Acquisition ◆ Payroll Administration ◆ Conflict Resolution ◆ Networking ◆ Orientation & On-Boarding ◆ Negotiation ◆ Social Media Savvy ◆ Communication (Oral & Writing) ◆ Interpersonal relations ◆ Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel) EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS HR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY — Lagos, Nigeria Strategic Human Resources Management, 2018 OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY — Ogun, Nigeria B.Sc. in Computer Science with Economics (with honors), 2009 Activities: Worked concurrently as a sales rep and team supervisor for Fortran Computers. OLABISI ONABANJO UNIVERSITY — Ogun, Nigeria Diploma in Data Processing, 2003 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PERSIANAS RETAIL LIMITED www.persianasretail.com — Lagos, Nigeria Human Resource Generalist; January 2021 to Date Key result areas: ◆ Partners with the HR team in the formation and rollout of HR initiatives. ◆ Works collaboratively with the leadership team and regional teams on recruitment, employee relations issues, corrective action and performance management needs Abolaji Awoye Francis Page 1 ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Develops and administers various human resources plan and procedures for all company personnel. Plans, organizes and controls all activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems. Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures organization's compliance Implements and annually updates the compensation program; rewrites job descriptions as necessary; analyzes compensation; monitors the performance evaluation program and revises as necessary. Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions. Recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures; performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, annual re-evaluation of policies for cost-effectiveness, information activities program and cash flow. Conducts recruitment effort for all workers; writes and places advertisements; works with supervisors to screen and interview candidates; conducts reference checking; extends job offers; ensures new-employee orientations; monitors career-path program and employee relations counselling; conducts exit interviews. Establishes and maintains department records and reports. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars. Maintains organizational charts and employee directory. Evaluates reports, decisions and results of department initiatives in relation to established goals. Ensures proper adherence to company policies and ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws strategies. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. Participate in a wide variety of project-related activities and initiatives. Serve on crossfunctional projects and teams as needed. ROVEDANA BPO www.rovedana.com — Lagos, Nigeria Recruitment and HR Operation Specialist; June 2019 to Dec 2020 Key result areas: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Establish recruiting requirements by studying client organization plans and objectives; meeting with the Service Delivery team to discuss needs. Responsible for applicant sourcing by providing client organization’s information, opportunities, and benefits; and maintaining rapport with applicants; determining applicant requirements by studying job descriptions, job qualifications, and personal attributes. Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to Payroll Management and Leave Administration; Disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; Occupational Health&Safety; and training and development. Growing and managing applicant databases accurately and in an organized manner. Onboarding and Exit Management of external staff as required. Develop various HR policies guiding organizational processes of clients not limited to Leave Administration, Communication, Disciplinary Matters, PMS, Occupational Health&Safety etc Maintains compliance with local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Updating all tools (Zoho Recruit) and other platforms implemented at Rovedana. Abolaji Awoye Francis Page 2 CHAUFFEUR CUSTODIAN LIMITED www.ccl.ng — Lagos, Nigeria HR/Recruitment Manager; June 2018 to May 2019 Key result areas: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Business Development: Generating new business leads while maintaining a good relationship with current clients. Recruitment: Planning and coordinating recruitment exercises of drivers from job analysis to onboarding. Payroll Management: Processing and managing of staff compensation and benefits. Customer Service and Employee Relation: Acting as the first point of contact to attend to customer and staff queries and inquiries respectfully. Administration: Maintaining adequate records of staff, inventories and vendor management. Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring the organization and staff comply with relevant regulatory bodies and statute. SOLUTION FINDERS LIMITED www.solutionfindersltd.com — Lagos, Nigeria Talent Acquisition Consultant; Oct. 2016 to May 2018 Key result areas: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Provided a vital link between clients and candidates. Developed an adequate understanding of our clients, their industry and their business. Head Hunting; Identified and acquired specific candidates particularly for clients’ needs. Proactively sought for passive and active candidates using various means and mediums including PushCv, Prolist, LinkedIn, and Refer Hire. Reduced recruitment and placement time significantly through a meticulous interview process to give clients exactly what they need while leveraging on AI technology to fast track shortlist processes. Revised job descriptions across all levels and categories. Interviewed hiring managers to construct an accurate picture of the duties and skills required for each position. DAG INDUSTRIES NIGERIA LIMITED www.bajajnigeria.com — Lagos, Nigeria HR Officer; Feb. 2015 to Mar. 2017 Key result areas: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Developed strong relationships with line managers and staff, creating a cohesive and productive team within a deadline-driven environment. Provided administrative and clerical support to various departments. Ensured strict compliance with safety and health requirements of the warehouse. Assisted in training warehouse staff on the various functions of their job ranging from Customer Service delivery, Health and Safety and Time Management. Maintained daily attendance of warehouse associate staff, processing and managing their payroll. Designed and presented creative morale-boosting programs (including special events and a tiered awards structure) that increased employee satisfaction and productivity. Maintained inventory, stock, and consumer reports for the warehouse. Resolved employee inquiries and queries on time, escalating employee grievances where applicable. Provided strategic support to the management on matters relating to manpower planning, retention strategies, compensation planning. Abolaji Awoye Francis Page 3 ALIMOSHO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA www.lagosdirectoryonline.com/egbe-idimu — Lagos, Nigeria HR Administrative Assistant; March 2011 to Sept. 2013 HR Administrative Assistant (NYSC); April 2010 to March 2011 Key result areas: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Supervised associate and temporary staff of the Council, creating a coordinated work schedule to ensure smooth office operation. Designed and managed staff nominal roll to ensure comprehensive employee information capture, also to eliminate ghost workers. Assisted in coordinating Junior Staff Management Committee sessions to appraise junior staff performances. Contributed to the employee manual covering issues including disciplinary procedures and code of conduct. Maintained employee files and the HR filing system. Resolving employee inquiries and queries on time, escalating employee grievances where applicable. OF NOTE Professional Development: ◆ Ongoing training in the areas of Performance Management, Compensation and Benefits Administration, Workplace Safety/Security. Professional Affiliations: ◆ Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators - IPMA. Reference(s): Available upon request. Abolaji Awoye Francis Page 4