Chipuruime Chizimuzor Ifeachor

IFEACHOR CHIPURUIME People & Culture · HR Operations · Project Administration Abuja, Nigeria Open to Remote & International Opportunities Nigerian National · Available for Relocation · Work Authorisation: Open to Sponsorship/Visa Support PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY MBA-qualified, CIPM-licensed HR and Operations professional with 7+ years of progressive experience in human resources management, project administration, and organisational development across private sector and international development organisations, including GIZ, ECOWAS, and UNDP-affiliated programmes. Proven track record delivering measurable outcomes: 40% reduction in recruitment turnaround time, 30% increase in employee satisfaction, and 35% improvement in programme planning efficiency. Core expertise spans talent acquisition, employee relations, HRIS administration, compliance, and cross-functional operations management. Proficient in SAP Concur, SAP S/4HANA, SeamlessHR, and a broad suite of project management platforms. Fluent in English; professional working proficiency in French (B1/B2). CORE COMPETENCIES ▪ Talent Acquisition & Onboarding ▪ Employee Relations & Engagement ▪ HR Policy & Compliance ▪ Performance Management ▪ Labour Law & Regulatory Compliance ▪ HRIS Administration (SAP, SeamlessHR) ▪ Project & Programme Coordination ▪ Procurement & Vendor Management ▪ Stakeholder & Donor Relations ▪ Cross-cultural Team Leadership ▪ Event & Logistics Management ▪ Business Writing & Reporting PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Office Manager | Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) | Abuja, NigeriaMay 2025 – Present ▪ Support the implementation of two regional programmes — Organisational Development Programme and Human Mobility in Climate Change Context — through daily coordination of tasks, partner liaison, and event monitoring. ▪ Coordinated logistics and participant management for a high-level cybersecurity diplomacy briefing attended by 20+ PRC Ambassadors at Abuja Continental Hotel. ▪ Manage procurement and travel administration for 100+ international and local flights monthly, ensuring compliance with organisational travel policies. ▪ Liaised with ECOWAS, UNDP, and bilateral partners to organise partnership meetings, technical workshops, and stakeholder consultations. ▪ Prepare speaking points, invitation letters, agendas, and meeting minutes for workshops, conferences, and training sessions. ▪ Developed an event monitoring checklist to ensure systematic delivery of programme activities, reducing coordination gaps. ▪ Reconcile travel expenses on SAP Concur and prepare travel insurance documentation for partners and team members on a monthly basis. ▪ Manage the schedule and diary of the Cluster Coordinator, providing personal assistant support and ensuring calendar accuracy. Project Administrative Assistant | GINGER Sofreco, France | Remote Dec 2023 – Apr 2025 ▪ Managed project financial accounts in both NGN and EUR, maintaining 100% accuracy in documentation and financial reporting. ▪ Coordinated international missions, workshops, and technical meetings across multiple time zones, improving programme planning efficiency by 35%. ▪ Prepared and submitted monthly donor reports, timesheets, and invoices, ensuring full compliance with donor reporting requirements. ▪ Oversaw digital archiving system and maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive project data in line with data protection protocols. People Management Officer | AfriLabs | Abuja, Nigeria Oct 2022 – Jan 2024 ▪ Reduced recruitment turnaround time by 40% through streamlined sourcing, screening, and onboarding processes. ▪ Planned and facilitated a 3-day executive management retreat at Envoy Hotel, strengthening cross-functional collaboration and strategic alignment. ▪ Developed comprehensive onboarding materials and redesigned the employee orientation programme, improving new hire integration experience. ▪ Prepared monthly salary advice and HR reports for Management and the Board, including budget planning for FY2022/2023. ▪ Led the HR team in developing a full-year HR calendar, facilitating bi-weekly team meetings and a recurring Knowledge Sharing Session ('Eureka'). ▪ Led the organisation-wide dollarisation process and developed accompanying PowerPoint presentations for the Management team. ▪ Represented the HR department at the PACT/ITOCA Workshop and contributed to the development of the grant document. People & Culture Officer | Celebrations Nigeria | Abuja, Nigeria Jun 2020 – Sep 2022 ▪ Designed and implemented an employee engagement programme ('Team Pulse Sessions') that raised employee satisfaction scores by 30%. ▪ Updated HR policies and procedure templates, improving organisational compliance by 25%. ▪ Served as Change Champion Liaison during the company-wide digital transformation to Celebration 3.0, communicating new processes to 50+ staff and resolving transition queries. ▪ Delivered customer service training to 20+ staff and coordinated the annual end-of-year Christmas event as Project Assistant. Human Resources Manager | Faxx Stores & Trading Ltd. | Abuja, Nigeria May 2019 – May 2020 ▪ Coordinated the onboarding of 20 new hires within 2 weeks, maintaining full business continuity during a rapid expansion phase. ▪ Introduced operational standard operating procedures (SOPs) that increased sales team efficiency by 30%. ▪ Managed monthly payroll calculations and employee relations, handling grievances in line with Nigerian Labour Law. ▪ Maintained stakeholder relationships with government regulatory bodies including SON, AMAC, NSITFs, and the Labour Law Compliance team. Administrative Intern | ECOWAS Commission | Asokoro, Abuja Apr 2016 – Apr 2017 ▪ Supported staff profiling, onboarding coordination, and orientation sessions for new NYSC corps members, ensuring smooth integration. ▪ Provided administrative support including correspondence preparation, documentation management, and materials dispatch. EDUCATION MBA, Human Resources Management Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria Graduated: 2025 B.A., French Language — Second Class Upper (Honours) Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria Graduated: 2015 PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING ▪ Alumni, McKinsey Forward Programme — McKinsey & Company 2024 ▪ Licensed Human Resources Professional (CIPM) 2025 ▪ Best Graduating Student, Labour Market Analysis — CIPM 2025 ▪ Executive Diploma in Human Resources — La Plage 2022 ▪ Certified Executive Virtual Assistant — ALX Africa & SLA 2023 ▪ HRM in Humanitarian Contexts — Kaya Foundation 2023 ▪ Process Management — GIZ / AIZ Learning 2025 ▪ Data Protection Training — GIZ / AIZ Learning 2025 ▪ Project Management Foundations — LinkedIn Learning 2023 ▪ Introduction to Data Analytics — SimpliLearn 2023 PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS ▪ Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (ACIPM) ▪ Member, Institute of Corporate Administrators (MCAI) TECHNICAL SKILLS & TOOLS HRIS / ERP: SAP S/4HANA (ERP), SAP Concur (Expense Management), SeamlessHR (HRIS), ZOHO Project Mgmt: Asana, Trello, Monday.com, ClickUp, Notion, Airtable Productivity: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Google Workspace, SharePoint, MS Teams, Zoom Procurement: Common Portal (GIZ Procurement System) Languages: English (Fluent/C2) · French (Professional Working Proficiency / B1–B2)