KOLA AGBAJE

+1-317-***-**** ad10ju@r.postjobfree.com IN 46214

PROFILE

A very articulate and innovative individual with refined competences in the area of human resources and office administration. A valuable contributor to the development and growth of any organization. Aspiring to be in a team of highly skilled and dedicated professionals in a distinctive and dynamic organization where appropriate resources and technologies will be deployed in motivating the working environment, thereby achieving organizational goals and objective.

EDUCATION

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria - Associate, ACIPM, 2014

University of Ilorin, Nigeria - Masters in Industrial and Labor . Relations (MILR) 2009;

University of Ilorin, Nigeria - B. Sc (Hons) Sociology; 2000

Ijaye Ojokoro High School, Nigeria, - High School Leaving Certificate; 1993

EXPERIENCE

GEODIS LOGISTICS

Airtech Parkway, Plainfield, Indianapolis, USA

Seasonal Material Handler

October 2023 - Present

Key Responsibilities

·Process, package and ship orders accurately.

·Organize stocks and maintain inventory.

·Inspect products for defects and damages.

·Examine ingoing and outgoing shipments.

·Organize warehouse space.

·Receive, unload and place incoming inventory items appropriately.

·Check, verify and fill customer invoices.

FREELANCE CONSULTANT, (Remote) Indianapolis, Indiana

HR Employee & Industrial Relations Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

JUNE 2022 - Present

Key Responsibilities:

•Virtually helping start-ups and emerging companies in Nigeria manage their human capital.

•Offering HR advice and recommendations for different clients on a contract basis. Engaging in online inclusion training facilitation, leading seminars, designing training programs, or evaluating how inclusive workplace culture is.

•Investigating complaints of harassment, discrimination, or other issues and then work with all parties involved toward resolution of the problem.

STERLING OIL EXPLORATION AND ENERGY PRODUCTION COMPANY LIMITED (SEEPCO) Plot 205 Abiola Ajayi Street, Off Muri Okunola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Human Resources/Industrial Relations Coordinator December 2015 – May 2022.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and effective management of HR/IR policies, strategies and procedures for Recruitment, Performance Management, learning and development, industrial/employee relations (including annual compensation survey and Collective Bargaining negotiation with the various Workers’ Unions), recognition and reward scheme and retiree matters.

Preparation, management and monitoring of annual Personnel Budget for Compensation and Benefits, HR Information System.

Interfacing with labour agencies, employers’ association, workers unions and service providers.

Providing in-house consulting on HR/IR for Executives and Line Managers, employees.

Managing Manpower Suppliers/Labor Contractors.

Monitoring the Industrial Relations climate and equitable application of Company’s policies.

Managing the compensation and benefits policies of the Company.

Supervising and ensuring equitable application of Company welfare schemes to employees.

Authorizing the Company’s monthly payroll in line with approved compensation package.

Advising on statutory legislations that impact on HR/IR practices.

Recruiting staff - this includes developing job descriptions, preparing

advertisements, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting;

Regular personnel visit to field staff on crews/field operations in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

Conducting periodic staff appraisals.

UNITED GEOPHYSICAL (NIG) LIMITED 98A, Oduduwa Crescent GRA, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

Human Resources/Industrial Relations Manager January 2010 – November, 2015.

Key Responsibilities:

Working closely with departments, increasingly in a consultancy role, assisting line managers to understand and implement policies and procedures;

Promoting equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organization;

Liaising with a wide range of organizations involved in areas such as race relations, disability, gender, age, religion and health and safety; oversee health management scheme;

Recruiting staff - this includes developing job descriptions, preparing advertisements, checking application forms, shortlisting, interviewing and selecting;

Filling expatriates quota for employment;

Developing policies on issues such as working conditions, performance management, equal opportunities, disciplinary procedures and absence management;

Advising on pay and other remuneration issues, including promotion and benefits;

Undertaking regular salary reviews and maintaining records relating to staff;

Negotiating with staff and their representatives on issues relating to pay and conditions;

Negotiating with local branch of Oil Unions of NUPENG and PENGASSAN on staff welfare;

Interpreting and advising on employment legislation;

Listening to grievances and implementing disciplinary procedures;

Developing HR planning strategies with line managers, which consider immediate and long-term staff requirements in terms of numbers and skill levels;

Planning and sometimes delivering training, including inductions for new staff;

Analyzing training needs in conjunction with departmental managers.

Regular personnel visit to field staff on crew in the Niger Delta region.

Conducting periodic staff appraisals.

INTERNATIONAL LEARNING SYSTEMS LIMITED 170, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria

Head, Human Resources/Administration January 2007 – December 2009.

Key Responsibilities:

Staff recruitment through announcement of vacancies, acceptance of application and conducting interviews/examinations.

Certification and appointment of eligible persons to fill vacancies and the making of temporary and emergency appointments.

Evaluation of employees during probationary period and periodically thereafter.

Transfer, promotion, demotion, disciple, dismissal and re- employment of employees.

Standardization of hours of work, attendance and leave regulations and working conditions, maintenance and use of necessary records and forms related to the human resources department.

Development of employees’ morale, welfare, training and safety.

Establishment and maintenance of suitable methods of effective communication between employees and management relating mainly to conditions of employment.

Development and administration of policies which assures an unbiased work environment which fully protect the rights of each employees.

Performing other duties as deemed necessary by the management.

Administrative

Assist in administrative planning and evaluation of policies, procedures and services.

Determines staffing needs in assigned area of responsibilities, within established guidelines; selects, evaluates, trains and supervises administrative staff; determines work assignments and work schedules.

Plans, organizes schedules, sometimes approves budget for and implement a variety of special projects; coordinate the development of overall budget; maintain and monitor financial ledgers.

Interprets policies and procedures to assigned staff.

Identifies and analyses problems regarding services and or personnel; recommends solutions.

Maintains close and cooperative relationship between Departments, serves as a resource regarding information about programs and /or services, policies and procedures.

Supervises the maintenance of administrative records.

Prepares periodic reports and coordinates statistical data.

Performs related duties as required.

Admin/Human Resources Officer

Key Responsibilities:

Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.

Conducts benefits enrollment for new employees.

Updates HR spreadsheet with employee change requests and processes paperwork

Assists with processing of terminations.

Assists HR Manager with various research projects and/or special projects. Assists with recruitment and interview process.

Schedules meetings and interviews as requested by HR Manager.

Prepares new employee files.

Performs other duties as assigned.

IMPERIAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED Plot 1064, Abagbon Close, off Ologun Agbaje Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Senior Sales Executive July 2000 - July 2001 {NYSC}; August 2001 - May 2003.

Key Responsibilities:

Marketing and sales of all company’s products and services viz.: Prepaid calling cards, voice/fax mail, fax enquiry, personal numbering scheme, wireless/dial-up internet access services, etc.

Organizing sales promotion and product demonstration.

Evaluating market trends, monitoring competitor’s activities and carrying out market/customers surveys.

Handling and drawing up marketing strategies for the company’s major distributors and advising them of methods of market penetration. Formulating strategies and offering meaningful advice to management for decision making.

Monitoring and administration of customers’ database.

Preparation of monthly progress report.

SKILLS

Knowledge of computer operations- Microsoft Office packages, and

vast knowledge of the Internet

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under severe pressure with or without supervision

High level of initiative maturity

Excellent team work and charismatic ability

The courage and self-confidence to tackle problems

Office administration

Ability to propose initiative solution (also as a team player)

Head-high above sea-level even when managerial crises arise

Demonstration of honesty and integrity in all actions

Understanding and approaching technical issues, coupled with an enthusiasm for technical challenge.

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