SHERIFF BABAWALE OBASA
Address:
74, Amoo Street, Oke Koto, Agege-Lagos, Nigeria
Phone:
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Summary
An innovative HR & HSE Administrator with over 20 years of work experience
that span through Factory, HR/Admin and Health and Safety Administration
in a manufacturing organisation.
Skills;
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Education
and Training
Compliance Administration
Compensation and Benefits
Employment contracts, Leave Administration & Leave of Absence
Management
Pensions Fund Admin (staff administration)
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Performance appraisals (administration)
Preparation of Annual Human Resources Budget
Report Writing/Minutes of Meetings of Health and Safety Committee
Risks Assessment and Hazard Management
Workstation/Workplace Assessment
University of Kyrenia, Turkish Rep. of Northern Cyprus
(Sept, 2021 – Jan, 2022)
MSc – Maritime Transportation Management Engineering (25% Completion)
Lagos State University, Ojo-Lagos, Nigeria (2007 - 2011)
Bachelor of Management Sciences - Industrial Relations & Personnel Management
Universal White Hall, Ikeja-Lagos (2006)
West African Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE)
Other
Other Information on Training
Information on 1. University of Minnesota, California (Coursera Online)
(28-Apr-2016)
Academic
Certificate in HR Specialization - Preparing to Manage Human Resources
Training
2. University of Minnesota, California (Coursera Online)
(21-Oct-2016)
Certificate in HR Specialization - Managing Employee Performance
3. The University of Western Australia (Coursera Online)
(18-May-2016)
Certificate in Health & Safety - Psychology at Work
4. University of California, Irvine Extension (Coursera Online)
(4-16 May, 2016)
Certificate in Project Management 1,2 & 3
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5. IDM NIIT Training Centre, Ikeja-Lagos, Nigeria
(4-Oct-2008 To 31-May-2009)
Certificate in Server Database Administration
Work
Experience:
1. DANGOTE CEMENT PLC
Clinker Export Terminal, Sapele Gate, Apapa Wharf Complex, Apapa-Lagos
SENIOR OFFICER, HUMAN ASSET MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION
(CURRENT PLACE OF WORK)
Roles and Responsibilities;
▪ As the Senior Officer, I play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and
efficient operations of our administrative systems and procedures.
▪ Responsible for streamlining processes, ensuring a smooth flow of
information within the terminal.
▪ Managing document management in accordance with legal provisions and
company quality standards.
▪ Monitoring inventory of office supplies and purchase of new equipment.
▪ Overseeing the process of acquiring new service providers, and more.
▪ Additionally, involved in monitoring costs and expenses, ensuring
operations adhere to policies and regulations.
▪ Organizing the administrative fleet and managing repairs.
▪ Inspecting building structures for repairs or renovations, arranging
employee relocations, examining utility consumption to minimize costs.
▪ Supervising facility staff and external contractors, controlling activities such
as parking allocation and waste disposal, and performing analysis and
forecasts to contribute to the overall performance of the service.
▪ As part of the human asset management aspect of the role, I am also
responsible for managing the staff process, including recruiting,
interviewing, and hiring.
▪ Ensure job descriptions are up to date and compliant with regulations,
investigate employee issues and conflicts, ensure consistent application of
company HR policies, maintain HR systems and processes,
▪ Ensuing Safety and Health of workers on site
▪ Monitoring of premises in order to ensure compliance with safe system of
work, PPE usage and more.
Industry/Sector: Manufacturing & Exporting
Brief description of Organisation: Clinker and Gypsum Export Terminal
2. IDEUS.NG (DREAMS HOME FURNISHING)
7/9, Kudirat Abiola Way, Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos.
Factory Human Resources Manager
(Apr, 2023 – Apr, 2024)
Human Resources Duties:
1. Management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career
development and disciplinary action).
2. Review and ensure that company policy is updated adequately.
3. Ensure that all staff have a good understanding of company’s policy and HR
procedure.
4. Implement and maintain HR procedures to ensure effective, fair and consistent
management of staff throughout the organisation.
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5. Provide advice and guidance on individual employee relations cases, ensuring that
these are well managed and meet the requirements of the company policies, best
practices and employment legislation.
6. Maintain personnel databases, employee record keeping, data security and
integrity, and personnel information reporting.
7. Share production plans with supervisors
8. Ensure that Lines starts production as per plans without delay
9. Eliminate waste and scrap during production.
10. Training and calibration of workers on Quality, Safety, Hygiene, Productivity and
Efficiency.
11. Manage the factory ensuring high quality business activities with maximum
efficiency, production, service and profitability for the organisation.
Ensure all HR records and employee records are maintained properly and up to
date.
12. Implement the performance management process and policy.
13. Investigate and manage employee grievance procedures.
14. Manage the recruitment selection & confirmation, onboarding, and
engagement of new hires
15. Ensure the processing of employee payroll and benefits e.g., overtime
allowance, leave allowance, transport allowances, medical allowance etc.
16. Manage employee disengagement processes.
17. Managing factory activities.
18. Monitoring of premises to ensure safety, health and wellness of employees.
19. Compliance Administration etc.
Industry/Sector: Manufacturing
Brief description of Organisation: Furniture Manufacturing Company
Employees: 100-200.
3. Boulos Enterprises Limited (www.boulos.ng)
Acme Road, Ogba Industrial Scheme, Ikeja-Lagos, Nigeria.
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A) HR/Admin Responsibilities;
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Assist in General writing of personnel monthly reports
Assist in Recruitment – coordinating Staff selection, Recruitment and Placement
Confirmation Of Appointment, Transfer/Deployment, Discipline, Termination
and Dismissal
Assist in Salary & Wages administration, liaising with Personnel/Admin
Manager, Computer & Accounts Department on preparation of Payroll &
payment of salaries.
Salary & Wages administration
Leave Administration and Leave of Absence Management
Pension Fund Administration
NSITF Administration
Exit staff entitlements computations and issuance of approved letters
Maintain appropriate filing system
Maintain accountable stationary register and asset register
Ensuring the safety and welfare of the staff
Assist in Education, Training and Development
Works directly with department managers to assist them in carrying out their
responsibilities on personnel matters.
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To lead and support the development and implementation of HR policy across
all areas of the organization including improving performance, maximizing
attendance and providing effective management of change
▪ Work with the HR team to develop, co-ordinate, implement and audit all HR
activity within the department and enterprise wide.
▪ To interpret and advise on general terms and conditions of employment and
policies and procedures; for example, annual leave, pay, performance, hours of
work, conduct, contracts and terms & conditions of employment.
▪ To liaise with internal departments, external agencies and individuals on a
regular basis for example, Managers, Staff, Payroll, Trade Union
Representatives, Regulatory Agencies and Human Resource colleagues in other
Employment Services, Medical Staffing.
▪ To ensure that employee personal files (hard copy and electronic) are kept upto-date by filing all appropriate correspondence.
▪ To attend relevant HR and OD Directorate meetings.
▪ To support the delivery of training on all HR policies and procedures.
Participates on committees and special projects and seeks additional
responsibilities etc.
B) Health and Safety Administration Responsibilities;
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Assist in providing Employees / Visitors with HSE induction.
Assist in Implementing all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Activities.
Assist in Risk Assessment & Hazard Management.
Active involvement in Incident/Accident investigations.
Assist in Monitoring of premises in order to ensure compliance with HSEMS and
Safe System of Works.
Assist in Monitoring of employee’s compliance in following SOPs and usage of
PPEs.
Assist in Writing & Development of Job Safety Analyses and Procedure for
Production Line.
Active involvement in the development of Risk Assessments.
Periodic inspection of plant equipment’s, machineries and vehicles.
Inspection of worker’s welfare facilities at plant premises and reporting to MD
& HSE committee the outcomes of such visits.
Preparation of DART (Days Away, Restriction & Transferred), Near-miss and
Accidents reports in coordination.
Notifying HSE Committee of critical accidents, unsafe conditions or work
refusals.
Management & Supervision of First Aid Boxes at different locations.
Responds to reports of unsafe conditions (e.g electrical hazards, loose stair
tread, damaged flushing system or working without conformance etc.) by
requesting repairs or maintenance, and or stop work.
Handling & scheduling of HSE Meetings/Minutes.
Any other responsibilities that may be assigned by the MD relating to HSE issues
& employee welfare.
Accompanying factory workers that are sick during official duty to the in-house
clinic and or Official Hospital for medical care.
Reporting the trends of minor and major illness/injuries as may be captured
from the clinic visit records.
Reporting observations in writing on workers’ health development.
Recording the all incident of factory related injuries on Factory Accident
Register as required by local laws.
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Ensure workers are protected and provided with quality services through
continuous briefing to the Managing Director and the Health and Safety Committee.
etc.
Industry/Sector: Automobile/Automotive & Manufacturing Industry
Brief description of Organisation: 2/3Wheeler Assembling Plant, Sales and Servicing of
Marine Engine etc. employees: 250-300 etc.
4. Boulos Enterprises Limited (www.boulos.ng)
Acme Road, Ogba Industrial Scheme, Ikeja-Lagos, Nigeria.
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Senior Technician Duties;
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Award
Workshop
Parts surface preparation
Spray Painting.
Motorcycle Assembly.
Spot Welding.
Safe handling, preservation, packaging and delivery of painted parts.
Regular Housekeeping and 5S etc.
• 10 Years loyal Service Award at Boulos Enterprises Ltd – 2015
• 15 Years Long Service Award at Boulos Enterprises Ltd - 2020
1. MAN Fire Service, Akilo Road, Ikeja-Lagos
(21-May-2016)
Certificate in Effective Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting and Rescue
Techniques
2. Federal Fire Service Command, Lagos Command
(3-Dec-2015)
Certificate in Fire Prevention and Risk Management: The way out of Death
3. Doland Resources & Services Ltd @ Man Centre, Ikeja-Lagos
(6-Nov-2014)
Certificate in Pollution Control, Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Mgt.
System Workshop
4. Lado. B Consulting, Ikeja-Lagos
(21-May-2014)
Certificate in First Aid & CPR Workshop
Reference
A. Mr. Adeseun Fagbemi
DANGOTE CEMENT PLC, APAPA
Clinker Export Terminal, Sapele Gate
Apapa Wharf Complex, Apapa-Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: -
Email:-B. Mr. Akeem Agboola
Plot 10, block d, Acme Road,
Ogba industrial scheme, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Tel: -
Email:-
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