Opuaya Jumbo

OPUAYA JUMBO 11,ADEOLA STREET, MEDINA ESTATE,GBAGADA. PHONE:-, 08I- E-MAIL:-PROFILE I am a multilingual lawyer with a Master degree in Law and keen interest in International Relations and International Human Resources Management. My desire to build a career in International Human Resources Management spurred me on to undergo trainings with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research in the fields of mediation, corporate social responsibility, security sector reforms amongst others. I am a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources with the Human Resources Certification Institute. I have excellent organizational and negotiation skills and I am committed to achieving my set goals efficiently. I have worked effectively as an executive assistant in varied industries, developing my human resource management competencies also. WORK EXPERIENCE May 2022 – August 2022 Acting Vice President Talent & People Operations (Remote) ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Nestcoin Holding Limited Point of Contact for People Challenges & Approaches from BU and A Leads Influencing and Building Relationships with People - Offer a Receiving Ear and Be a Bridge Between Leadership and People Meeting Recruitment Needs Across BUs Performance Management Reviews Supporting Employee Development after Performance Review Ensuring Effective Orientation, Onboarding & Offboarding Processes Headcount Management | People Metrics and Division Allocations Implementation of Sustainable Employee Engagement Initiatives (close collaboration with comms team) Efficient Use of Slack , BambooHR, Notion , Google Apps to Achieve Efficient Communication and Optimal Engagement Amongst Teams. Achievement: Seamless Delivery of HR Services Across all Product lines, Closing out on All Open Positions and Resolution of all People Issues with the Support of all Stakeholders. Recognized as Employee of the month for May & July 2022. January 2020 – Present Tropical General Investments Limited (TGI Group) Employee Life-Cycle Lead Agribusiness ▪ Effect Company-wide Process Improvement with HR Business Partners, by Designing and Implementing Processes, Solutions, Metrics and Programs that Enhance the Experience of Employees. ▪ Partner with HR Managers and Business Unit Heads to Implement Employee Engagement Strategies Such as Talent Management Systems, Mentoring and Succession Planning, Across the Agribusiness. ▪ Build and Lead a Team that will Drive Employee Experience across the Agribusiness. ▪ Delivery of Standardized Efficient Service for Employee Life Cycle, Calendar Events and Processes. ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Ensure the Recruiting Experience from a Candidate’s Perspective is Responsive, Seamless and Professional. Ensure Compliance with Established Internal Control Procedures by Examining Records, Reports, Operating Practices, and Documentation. Work with HR Managers to Establish and Ensure an Effective Execution of the Employee OnBoarding and Off-boarding Processes. Engage Leadership Strategies, Tools and Processes to Identify Learning Needs and Employee Competencies. Collaborate with Talent Management Team to Design and Implement Training Programs, using Learning Management Systems. Regularly Measure the Effectiveness of Training and Development Initiatives. Develop and Manage Performance Management Process Within the Agribusiness Using Betterworks Resolve Policy Related and Procedural Problems and Inquiries. Partner with Teams to Break Silos and Ensure Cross-Functional Approach to Employee Experience. Monitor Company Culture Using Surveys, Regular Meetings with Staff, Exit Interviews, Corporate Projections, Goals and use the Insights from these data to Improve Organizational Culture. Achievement: Awarded Overall Best HR Professional in the Group for the year 2020, for Excellently Managing Situation with Injured Employee Involved in Industrial Accident at the Manufacturing Plant, thereby Mitigating Legal Exposure and Financial Loss for the Company. Mar 2019 – December 2019 Employee eXperience Lead & HR Operations Specialist ▪ Management of Time and Attendance ▪ Administration of Employee Leave ▪ Employee Relationship Management ▪ Worked with Talent Management Team to Design and Implement Training Programs in line with Annual Training Calendar ▪ Used Learning Management Systems and web-based learning tools to achieve sustainable learning experience across teams ▪ Using data Analytics platforms (Excel , Google Sheets) I ensured accurate representation of facts with a view to solving problems ▪ Collaborated with HR Managers to Collate and Manage Annual Training Budget Across All BUs ▪ Measured the Effectiveness of Learning and Development Initiatives ▪ Created and Delivered an Efficient Performance Management System (with in-depth understanding working with OKRs) ▪ Third Party Company Relationship Management ▪ Management of Recruitment Process from Start –to-Finish ▪ Administration of On-boarding and Off-boarding Process ▪ Management of Employee Data via HRIS Achievement: Successfully Managed Situation with Employee Involved in Industrial Accident at the Manufacturing Plant, thereby Mitigating Legal Exposure and Financial Loss for the Company. Nov 2018 – Mar 2019 Payroll Analyst ▪ Management of Time & Attendance ▪ Administration of leave ▪ Ensured Effective Stakeholder Management via managing competing needs of Customer and Employee Needs. ▪ Ensured delivery of an Efficient Performance Management System and administration of same using betterworks (with in-depth understanding working with OKRs) ▪ Developed publicity materials and ensured adequate publicity and enlightenment of performance management process for the beginning of the year, midyear and year-end performance management cycle. ▪ Analysis of Compensation data ▪ Made use of data Analytics platforms (Excel , Google Sheets) to ensure accurate representation of facts with a view to solving problems ▪ Oversaw Payroll Transactions ▪ Conducted Regular Audit on Payroll Procedures and Records ▪ Processed Benefit Costs ▪ Responded to Employees' Enquiries about Payroll and Tax ▪ Management of Employee Data via HRIS September 2017 – October 2018 HR Coordinator ▪ Recruitment Administration ▪ Managed and Monitored Performance Management System - Balanced Scorecard, Across the Business Units ▪ Timely Collation, Preparation and Dissemination of Reports ▪ ▪ ▪ Worked with Talent Management Team to Develop Annual Training Calendar Collaborated with Talent Management Team to Develop and Execute Learning Management Systems Across the Group Administration of Training and Development Sessions ▪ ▪ ▪ Measured the Effectiveness of These Training and Development Sessions. Management of Onboarding Experience for New Hires Management of Employee Data via HRIS ▪ Scheduled Meetings, Interviews and HR Event March 2014 – August 2017 Honeywell Oil & Gas Limited Executive Assistant to Managing Director / HR Support ▪ Reviewed Legal Documents ▪ Provided Support during Recruitment Process ▪ Provided Support for Talent Development and Performance Appraisal Process ▪ Assisted in the Interpretation of HR Policies ▪ Provided Support for Business Improvement and Change Management Initiatives ▪ Wrote Reports and Prepared Presentations ▪ Maintained Database of Petroleum Products Sales ▪ Organized Business Meetings ▪ Planned and Managed MD’s Itinerary ▪ Coordinated Logistics and Protocol Matters for the MD Achievement: Successfully ensured a Seamless Change Management Process during the Company’s Rebranding Exercise in September 2016. August 2013 - February 2014 Newrest ASL (formerly Airline Services & Logistics Plc (EPZE) Executive Secretary to the General Manager / HR Support ▪ Provided Support for HR during Recruitment Process ▪ Assisted HR in its Policy Interpretation ▪ Managed the Onboarding of New Hires ▪ Assisted HR in the Management of Industrial Related Disputes with Labour Union ▪ Organized Business Meetings ▪ Reviewed Legal Documents ▪ Wrote Reports and Prepared Presentations ▪ Assisted in Logistics and Protocol Matters for the GM ▪ Planned and Monitored GM’s Itinerary ▪ Attended Meetings and Prepared Minutes ▪ Attended to GM’s Guests and Correspondences November 2012 LEAP Africa Volunteer Planned and Coordinated Activities for LEAP Africa’s 9th Annual Youth Awards and LEAP Africa’s 10th Anniversary Events April 2010 – September 2012 Executive Assistant to the Managing Director ▪ Planned and Monitored MD’s Itinerary ▪ Coordinated Logistics and Protocol Matters for MD ▪ Reviewed Legal Documents ▪ Managed MD’s Office ▪ Maintained Accurate Contact List for MD ▪ Liaised with other Staff on behalf of MD ▪ Attended to MD’s Guests and Correspondences ▪ Coordinated Business Meetings and Presentations for MD ▪ Wrote Reports and Prepared Presentations for MD October 2008 – January 2010 Personal Assistant to the Managing Director & Legal Administrative Assistant ▪ Planned and Monitored MD’s Itinerary ▪ Attended Meetings and Prepared Minutes Jagal Limited Amazon Energy Limited ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Maintained Accurate Contact List for MD Attended to MD’s Guests and Correspondences Coordinated Business Meetings and Presentations for MD Reviewed Contracts Assisted in Logistics and Protocol Matters for the MD October 2007 - August 2008 Legal Practitioner ▪ Drafted Legal Documents ▪ Criminal and Civil Litigation ▪ Arbitration and Dispute Resolution ▪ Provision of Pro Bono Services September 2006 – August 2007 Counsel, Social Welfare Department Ohaukwu L.G.A. ▪ Drafted Legal Documents and Letters ▪ Settling of Matrimonial disputes ▪ Criminal Litigation ▪ Interviewed Clients Uku & Uku Legal Practitioners NYSC Ebonyi – State EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS May 2020 – Nigerian Employers Consultative Association, Nigeria Certificate on Employment Relations Issues Arising from COVID-19 and Legal Implications for Businesses September 2019 – Nigerian Employers Consultative Association, Nigeria Advanced Course - Certificate on Industrial, Labour and Employment Relations August 2019 - Human Resources Certification Institute, Virginia, U.S.A Senior Human Resources Professional International (SPHRi) Business Leadership, Talent Development & Management, HR Service Delivery, Measurement & Analysis November 2015 - Human Resources Certification Institute, Virginia, U.S.A Professional in Human Resources International (PHRi) Human Resources Administration, Recruitment and Selection, Employee Relations and Communication, Compensation and Benefits, Training and Development, Health, Safety and Security. July – August 2012 - United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Geneva, Switzerland Certificate in Introduction to Corporate Social Responsibility July – August 2012 - United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Geneva, Switzerland Certificate in Security Sector Reforms October – November 2011 – United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Geneva, Switzerland Certificate in Mediation Skills May - June 2011 – United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Geneva, Switzerland Certificate in Green Diplomacy February - April 2011 - United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Geneva, Switzerland Certificate in International Environmental Law 2008 - 2012 - University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos-State (Thesis on A Critical Appraisal of Nigerian Prison System) LLM Master of Laws 2005 - 2006 - Nigerian Law School, Bagauda, Kano-State BL Barrister at Law 1997 – 2004 - Rivers State University of Science & Technology, Port Harcourt (Thesis on Corporate Social Responsibility: A Case Study of Bonny Crude Oil Terminal) LL.B Bachelor of Laws HOBBIES I love listening to diverse genre of music and I love travelling. My love for travelling has taken me to a few countries in Africa (by road and air) and as well as Europe, this has broadened my horizon and enhanced my appreciation of the multi-cultural diversity of people around the world. PERSONAL INFORMATION ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Gender: Marital Status: Nationality: Place of Birth: State of Origin: Languages: REFERENCES Available on request Female Single Nigerian Port-Harcourt Rivers – State, French (Advanced), English (Advanced), Yoruba, Ibo & Hausa