BOLAJI THERESA
* ***** ****** ******. *** Chief Natufe Street Surulere, Lagos.
Tel: 080******** or 070********
Email: *************@*****.***
Personal Statement:
I am passionate about how HR and people drive business success. I am convinced that High Performance people drive business success in addition to the right technology and business models. HR is the key to finding; retaining and enabling talent perform at their best. It’s this passion that drives me to constantly look for challenging situations in businesses in order to find sustainable solutions to them. I am very pragmatic, practical and comfortable working to deadlines. My motivation is to deliver on what is requested, well before it was wanted and more than was requested.
Key Skills :
Recruitment & Selection Performance Management Training & Development
Change management Employee Relations Talent Management
HR Policies Organizational Design Succession Planning
Relevant Experience :
Propetrol Limited Oil& Gas) Nov 2012– Till date
Human Resource Generalist – (Acting HR Manager)
I solely developed, established and implemented a successful Human Resources Department that supports the long term growth and transformation of the organization. Below is a synopsis of responsibilities carried out:
Developed and implemented HR systems, policies, structures, processes and procedures to ensure effective, fair and consistent management of staff throughout the organization. -100%
Drives and Champion the implementation of Human Resources policies and strategies towards staff training & development, Performance Management, compensation and benefits management, manpower planning and managing pensions and other statutory regulations.
Drives change management that supports the business through reviewing and reengineering processes and tools. Ensures all recruitment follows corporate policy requirements including prior approvals for new and replacement positions.
Administration of wages and salaries, employees leave administration/time-off, verification of certificates/references/guarantors and managing a proper documentation.
Develop an employee-oriented company culture that emphasizes qualities, continuous improvement and high performance.
Responsible for the recruitment process of staff within the groups from job descriptions to issuing of contracts
Employee Relations:
Strategically reviewing key issues, identifying problems and proffering solutions to management regarding company policies, in respect of Equal Employment opportunities & Employee Relations to enable the organization achieve its business goals
Established and conducts orientation and training programs.
Coordinates on a regular basis with counterparts in other branch offices to maintain HR monthly updates and reports.
Introduce ways to enhance the effectiveness of decentralized administrative HR support to branch offices.
Ensure legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource federal and state requirements as well as giving advice on relevant employment laws
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. –
Organization Structure Analysis and Review
Vendors Management – overseeing negotiations with vendors and ensure compliance to procurement policy
Mikano International Limited (Manufacturing) (2009 – 2011)
Personnel & Admin. Officer
(a)Provided support to managers, supervisors and staff to develop the skills and capabilities of staff
Ensure that accurate job descriptions are in place
Provide advice and assistance in writing job descriptions
Provide advice and assistance when conducting staff performance evaluations
Identify training and development opportunities
(b)Monitored staff performance and attendance activities
Monitor daily attendance
Investigate and understand causes for staff absences
Recommend solutions to resolve chronic attendance difficulties
Provide advice and recommendations on disciplinary actions
(c) Coordinated staff recruitment and selection process in order to ensure a timely organized and comprehensive procedure is used to hire staff.
Provide advice and assistance to supervisors on staff recruitment
Provide notices and advertisement for vacant staff positions
Schedule and organize interviews
Participate in applicant’s interviews
(d) Provided information and assistance to managers, staff and supervisors and management on human resource and work related issues.
Develop and implement an HR plan and personnel management policies and procedures
Promote workplace safety
Provided advice and assistance to staff and management on pay and benefit systems
Researched and monitored HR systems in other organizations within the community.
(e) Provided information on training needs and opportunities, job descriptions, performance reviews and personnel
LM Ericsson (Telecommunication) (Jul. 2007 – Oct. 2007)
MBA Intern in the Human Resource Department
Reformulated transfer of skills policy & Procedure between Mentor and Mentee
Processed recruitment procedures for graduate trainees
Re-designed interview guide (Rating Format) for the company
Afribank Nigeria Plc (Banking) (2003 -2005)
Customer Service Assistant
Cross-sell bank products and services based on customer needs in accordance with the banks’ program standards
EDUCATION
[ 2015 – till date ] Chartered Institute Of Personnel Management of Nigeria
Student member (PE 1)
[ 2006 - 2008 ] Lagos Business School - Pan-Atlantic University, Lekki, Lagos.
Masters in Business Administration (HRM Major)
[ 1998 - 2002 ] University of Ilorin, Kwara, Ilorin
B.Sc. Business Administration /Second Class Lower Division
MBA PROJECTS EXECUTED
Business Strategy (Team project): Analyzed the Nigeria Banking industry with a focus on the competitive force of suppliers in the industry, using Porter’s 5 forces model.
Financial Analysis (Team project): Conducted a five year (2002-2006) detailed corporate financial analysis and diagnosis of AFRIBANK Nigeria Plc
Marketing Research (Team project): Conducted a qualitative and quantitative research on the usage of syndicated studies in Nigeria.
Human Behavior In Organization (A team project) Analyzed and differentiated the various type of management styles in a business environment, using a case study for the analysis.
Reference available on request