Adekunle O. Olunloyo
********@*****.*** • T*Y *L*, Calgary • 403-***-****
Human Resource Professional
Dynamic and resourceful HR Manager with extensive experience aligning business needs with human capital strategy through goal-focused personnel management and staff engagement. Highly effective management approach in fast-paced environment and diverse workforce to accomplish functions, including organisational design and development, employee retention and training, and succession planning. Unique team building and consultancy expertise on personnel issues, administrative functions, and legal matters. Expert at payroll management, job skill training, and developing and implementing strategies that drive progressive results.
•Recruitment & Retention
•Succession Planning
•Employee Relationship
•Talent Acquisition
•Staff Engagement
•Team Leadership
•Orientation & On-boarding
•Policies Implementation
•Regulations Compliance
Career Experience
Senior Consultant, Workplace Centre, Lagos, Nigeria 2017 to 2019
Directed the outsourced personnel for clients in order to improve organisational efficiency and productivity. Spearheaded union activities for clients as well as oversaw hiring process across board for clients in various sectors. Monitored overall HR processes and made recommendations to clients for improvement.
Secured 50% increase in client base through exceptional service delivery in a professional manner.
Increased employee satisfaction of outsourced staff by 70% by applying ardent leadership approach.
Improved in-house mentoring for junior staff that increase business by 45%; added three new sectors to the customer base.
Talent Acquisition Leader, IBM International, Nairobi, Kenya 2014 to 2016
Envisioned and monitored the implementation of the department strategy in accordance with the company strategy. Strengthened department coordination by providing leadership and supporting the development of the department’s strategy. Analysed and resolved all issues associated with the department promptly. Ensured effective organisation and structure of the department, while utilising appropriate business and technical resources. Hired and managed qualified, motivated, and performance-driven personnel to achieve shared commitments. Proposed and monitored effective indicators to evaluate department’s performance.
Increased local hires across Africa by 65%; early professional hiring went up by 60% across Africa.
Reduced the time to hire by 50% as well as cost to hire by 70% through active leadership efforts.
Senior Recruiter, IBM International, Lagos, Nigeria 2012 to 2014
Ensured active involvement in in the review of recruitment program and policies. Administered company’s referral program and graduates’ program. Advised Hiring Manager on HR processes and programs to accomplish organisational objectives. Coordinated hiring branding for both early and professional hires. Led and controlled overall hiring for the newly research lab with necessary skills and expertise.
Decreased cost to hire by 25%; IBM brand increase among applicant by 35%; female hiring increased by 45% across Africa by demonstrating broad scope of HR expertise.
Developed recruitment satellite for West and East Africa in order to drive the business remotely.
HR Business Partner, IBM International, Lagos, Nigeria 2009 to 2012
Implemented strategic corporate services unit and group HR objectives. Secured senior leadership’s support to set organisation-wide employee engagement targets and drive year-on-year improvement in results. Interfaced with all business unit managers in identifying and resolving HR issues. Conducted research and development of HR tools for execution of various HR projects.
Set up IBM HR departments across Africa and increased business by 65%.
Communicated with key stakeholders, which resulted in 45% increase in business.
Human Resources Consultant, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada 2008 to 2009
Oversaw talent acquisition, talent management, organisational development, and succession planning. Accountable for policy writing and facilitating review of policies. Supported in aligning HR strategy with annual corporate goals. Coordinated staff welfare management, health insurance, and trainings for staff.
Human Resources Analyst, EnCana Corporation, Calgary, Canada 2007
Interpreted organisation’s HR policies and regulations as well as advised line managers when needed. Managed grievances and disciplinary among staff policy development and procedure development. Actively coordinated departmental weekly report.
Additional Experience
Human Resources Analyst, EnCana Corporation – Calgary
Senior Human Resources Generalist, Philips Projects Center
Human Resources Generalist, ExxonMobil
Education
Masters in Managerial Psychology (MMP)
Masters in International Law & Diplomacy (MILD)
Bachelor of Science in Political Science
Certifications
Certification in Public Relations Management
Certification in Human Resources Management
Professional Associations
Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management
Associate Member, Human Resources Association of Calgary (HRAC)
Associate Member, Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA)