DAMILOLA LYDIA AMUSU
Human Resource Officer Human Resources /Admin Officer
Location: Palmer Dr New Brighton Minnesota Phone: 651-***-**** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damilola-amusu-629b27219/ Email: ************@*****.*** PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
A motivated and dedicated HR professional driven to contribute expertise in problem-solving and organizational development to a successful team. Seeking to optimize company performance and employee relations by leveraging expertise in recruitment and policy guidance. Aiming to apply sharp interpersonal skills to drive progress and create a positive employee experience. CORE COMPETENCIES
Communication Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Onboarding Processes Performance Review CRM HR Policy Manual Development and Implementation Payroll Management Leave of Absence Process Management Recruitment and Selection Negotiation Organizational Development Time Management
Conflict Resolution Analytical Skills Customer Service Attention to Detail and Results-Driven TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint Internet Applications Ability to do research PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Vhue Skin Lekki, Lagos State, Nigeria
Jan 2023 - Mar 2024
Key Responsibilities:
Produced and posted job ads and job descriptions, screened and interviewed candidates, and maintained all HR documents and files.
Provided beneficial advice and knowledge to executives on any HR related issues; pro-actively participated in weekly team meetings with managers.
Worked closely with colleagues on the development and implementation of new HR strategies and programs; monitored and analyzed all HR metrics.
Organized various employee events, conducted evaluation reports, and executed other duties as assigned.
Led and coached all levels of management to effectively optimize organizational talent and employee development.
Updated employee files to document personnel actions and to provide information for payroll and other uses, and provided advice and assistance to staff and management on pay and benefits system Key Achievements:
Created a streamlined performance review process, resulting in consistency and accuracy throughout the company
Developed and implemented a completely new HR policy manual, increasing compliance with state- wide labor laws
Compiled and organized employee data for a secure and easy to access database
Streamlined leave of absence processes resulting in a 25% decrease in the number of return employees
Assisted in the recruitment of top talent through rigorous job posting and consistent interviewing processes
Optiva Capital Partners Lagos State, Nigeria
Feb 2022 – Dec 2023
Position: Human Resources Generalist
Position: Human Resources Assistant
Key Responsibilities:
Act as the first point of contact for all HR related issues from external parties and employees.
Ensure an inclusive organization with policies in place guiding the physical and psychological safety of employees, and support and suggest improvements to the entire recruitment process.
Liaise constantly with executive management in the design and implementation of company policies.
Develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with the overall business strategy and meets top management information needs.
Ensure a balance between reducing costs in the organization and the welfare of employees
Develop and review from time-to-time staff job description and job procedure.
Implement management policies with regards to salaries, wages, discipline, promotions etc.
Confidentiality and proper management of HR records and information. Key Achievements:
Maintain HR procedures that comply with federal and state laws.
Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation.
Participate in workplace conflict resolution and investigations.
Liaise with executive management in the design of policies that foster a healthy and safe work environment, and represent the company at personnel related hearings ad investigations. Cardinal Security Service Limited Lagos State, Nigeria Nov 2020 – Feb 2022
Key Responsibilities:
Implement recruitment strategies and procedures set out by management
Coordinate with department managers to forecast future hiring needs
Conducts and co-ordinates interviews medical tests for newly employed staff
Supervise the induction of newly recruited staff on the company policies and values.
Ensure complete and accurate staff records, file review and management.
Supervise the verification of guarantors, and Payroll preparation of payment schedule
Booking and payment of flight, and assist in appraisals and confirmation
Assist in reviewing budget request and made funding recommendation
Assist in development and maintenance of company properties
Responsible for the firm overall administrative role with a focus on the firm use of mobile technology in other for an effective communication, and payment and retirement of all admin expenses
Oversee monthly operating expenses such as renewal of phone recharge and employee benefits
Provision of monthly report on welfare package provided for employees.
Ensuring proper arrangement and conducive environment for staff comforts
Manage office supplies stock and place order when necessary to restock
Schedule of in-house and external events requirement Key Achievements:
Ensured benefit administration for over 1000 employees
Created all forms and policies used in administration of all human resource practices in the organization.
Worked with the heads of department to draft the balanced score card to appraise all staff EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS
Bells University of Technology Ogun State, Nigeria Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Human Resources Management (2nd Class Upper) 2015 - 2019 REFERENCE: Available on request
Position: Human Resources /Administrative coordinator