Odiri Ajakpovi

ODIRI ENDURANCE AJAKPOVI (ACIPM, PMP, MBA) Block 12, Flat 6. LSDPC Housing Estate, Ifako Ijaiye. Lagos State Email:-Telephone:- Summary I am a Workforce Transformation specialist and a trained grief & bereavement counsellor as well as a virtual assistant. A Young intrapreneur and methodical professional, with a track-record of undertaking complex assignments, meeting tight dead-lines and delivering superior results in a fast-paced environment. I possess practical knowledge and skills in Talent attraction and management, client management, and Learning and Development, which coupled with my strong analytical and impeccable communication skills has often been invaluable in getting shared understanding and buy-in of relevant key stakeholders on various organizational development programmes / initiatives. Experience Freelance Consultant and grief and bereavement counselor September 2021 – Till Date  I Manage several email accounts on a daily basis, ensuring excellent customer care for clients.  I carry freelance research and professional writing for clients  I perform jobs of a virtual assistant to clients (Appointment setting, data entry, email management, scheduling etc.)  I help startups in end to end HR set up (Recruitment, Staffing, Policies and procedures)  I carry out HR audit for clients.  I plan, coordinate and carry out trainings for clients.  As a counsellor/therapist, I help clients go through grief and bereavement the proper way.  As a therapist, I help clients who are depressed.  Any freelance job relating to grief and bereavement counselling, Virtual Assistance and all HR services. Human Resource Lead at Ardova Plc –Axles & Cartage (Energy, Oil and Gas - Downstream) October 2021 – June 2022  I collaborated with senior leadership to understand the organizations goals and strategy related to staffing, recruiting, and retention.  I Set up the HR Department for a new subsidiary (Axles and Cartage – Logistics arm of AP)  I Managed Employee development plans and performance Management.  I Planed, lead, developed, coordinated, and implemented policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organizations human resource compliance and strategy needs.  I identified staffing and recruiting needs; develop and execute best practices for hiring and talent management  I Recommended and implemented strategies to motivate employees.  I developed and implemented departmental budget.  I Supervised the development and implementation of human resource policies.  I dealt with grievances and violations invoking disciplinary action when required.  I oversaw all HR initiatives, systems and tactics.  I supervised the work of HR personnel. Human Resource Manager at Society for Family Health (NGO) April 2021 – September 2021  I Streamlined recruitment process and reduced time to hire by over 40% by establishing a structured hiring process within Three (3) Months.  I conducted reference checks and background checks for over 300 employees.  I created an HR reporting Dashboard for manpower planning.  Keep up-to-date and advise the organization on the latest HR Trends and Best Practices.  I Gathered and analysed data with useful HR Metrics, like Time to Hire and employee turnover rate.  I was responsible with ensuring compliance with Labour relations/Regulations. HR Generalist, Team Lead at Dangote Cement Plc (Manufacturing) May 2018 – March 2021 • I assisted the organization in collaboration with the external consultants in unleashing the creative potential of Future of Work to build a more meaningful workforce culture, experience and tools for success in the new “normal” world. • I managed the Program and Change Management interventions which involves: Human Capital Optimization, compensation analysis, Talent Management, Culture redefinition, Change management, review of Performance evaluation and developing Learning Plan. • I managed the Learning and Development of all Head office staff • • I developed, coordinate and champion Knowledge Management process I worked with the General Manager on executive recruitment, performance management system design and review, competency framework development, job evaluation and analysis, etc. • Developed framework for executing Long and Short term incentives for employee’s compensation and benefits scheme and also carry out compensation and benefit surveys Conducted job evaluation, assessment centres for various departments to help ascertain areas of development and alignment I championed the revision of various HR organizational policies, performance management frameworks, appraisal system, people development plans, recruitment and selection plans, L&D frameworks, etc. I was responsible for manpower planning, development of organizational structure and creation of roles that support the new structure. • • • • • • Managed Departmental Float with high Integrity and efficiency. Worked closely with line manager to Oversee grievance procedures, investigate employee disciplinary actions and facilitate conflict resolution. Carried out weekly review on HR/Admin activities with the GCHRO. Key Assignments and Achievements: • Dangote Cement COVID 19 Task Force (Team Member) • Optimum Staffing for an integrated Cement plant of 3.0Mta (Mgt. Trainee Project) • End to End recruitment of 270 Staff for Obajana Line 5 project (Team Member) • Compensation and Benefits Review (Team Supervisor) • HR Manpower Budget Planning Committee (Team Supervisor) • Job Evaluation, Alignment and Organization Restructure Project in conjunction with KPMG (Team Supervisor) • SAP Success Factors Implementation (Team Member) • Improved Admin paperwork processing time by 20% by streamlining the process. • Developed an Employee sanction and reward grid policy. • Developed an Expatriate Housing and Transportation manual. Human Resource Officer at FlySafe Optimum Solutions Limited (Hospitality – Travel Agency) May 2014 – April 2018 • Championed Learning and Development programs including: needs analysis, curriculum and content development for training and enhancing organizations staff performance • Manage recruitment, on-boarding and provide general oversight of the consultant’s work, and ensure continuous learning and development of in-house employee • Developed a plan to redesign performance management processes to allow for top-down & cross functional alignment of business objectives and enhanced joint accountability for business outcomes of a client • Manage Talent Development initiatives and monitor implementation of talent/succession plans for talent pool candidates as well as performance review and evaluation sessions across all levels (Junior, Senior and Executive Management) Provide employee engagement and relations support to the management for strategic purpose. Develop strategy for identifying top talents, employee engagement, learning and development and workforce planning. Responding to internal and external HR related inquiries/ requests and providing required assistance Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention. Administering employee health and welfare plans. Monitor training programs to ensure that training objectives are met and to develop policies and programs. Coordinating of performance and talent management. • • • • • • • Key Assignments and Achievements: • Initiated and implemented Employee Assistance program (Team Lead) • Employee retention Program (Team Member) • Initiated review of outdated employee handbook and developed 10 HR policies and procedures. • Reduced training cost by over 40% by Exploring and initiating ICE mechanism • Awarded best employee of the year for two consecutive years due to exceptional performance. Education • • • • • • • • Asper Business School (University of Manitoba) – MBA – Leadership & Innovation Institute of Counsellors Nigeria –Professional Diploma in Counselling University of Strathclyde – Doctor of Business Administration (DBA General Management) Nexford University MBA – Global Business Chartered Institute of Personnel Management - Diploma – Human Resource Management University of Benin - MSc. Public Administration (Second Class Upper) University of Benin - MSc. Human Resource Management (Second Class Upper) University of Benin - BSc. Public Administration (Second Class Upper) In View 2022 In View- Professional Certification • Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (ACIPM) Professional Trainings • Lagos Business School (Leading an Agile Team) • Common Purpose International (Cultural Diversity) • British Project Management Academy (Project Management Professional) • British Safety Council (Risk Assessment) • World Safety Organization (Occupational Health and Safety) Skills Confidentiality Appointment setting & scheduling Developing Competency Change Management Stakeholder Management Talent Management Staff Audit and Evaluation Recruitment and Selection Succession Planning Career and Workforce Planning Creative writing Job Evaluation and Analysis Referees will be provided upon request