Folarin Salami
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E-mail Address: adcpfd@r.postjobfree.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/folarin-salami-64a5b3117/
Date of Birth: 14th October, 1990
Nationality: Nigerian
Profile Summary
Folarin is an experienced Human Resource Generalist with a demonstrated history of working in diverse core HR positions ranging from HR Business Partner to Talent Development Executive, Recruitment coordinator and Training/Learning and Development executive. He is skilled in HR Advisory, Learning and Development management, Strategic Manpower planning, Performance Management, organizational and leadership development through effective HR Management system. He has over 4 years’ experience serving in diverse HR Functions in a Group of Companies with business interest in the Hospitality, Catering, Oil and gas, Real Estate and Cinema operations in Nigeria, West Africa serving over 1,500 employees across different locations. He is detail oriented, result-driven, and passionate about organizational growth through people development and efficient HR Management systems.
Core HR Skills / Areas of Expertise
HR Advisory
Learning and Development Management / Talent Management
Talent Acquisition/ Recruitment
Manpower Planning
Corporate Safety And Security
Performance Management
Employee Welfare Management / Staff Relations
Leadership Development / Succession Planning
Conflict Management/ Alternative dispute resolution
Employee Onboarding Management
HR Policy Design/Implementation
Good knowledge Of Employment and Labor Law
Training Facilitation
Work Experience
HR Business Partner Genesis Group Port-Harcourt, Nigeria
(2018 – 2020)
Provide HR Support to over 1500 employees including junior staff, middle-level managers, senior managers, and Senior Management executives located across different business units across the group in over 30 different sites from the Group Administrative Head Office.
I partner and liaise with unit/divisional heads on performance appraisal of staff, collation and communication of appraisal feedback to Senior Management for effective decision making.
Support the delivery of cyclical HR Processes such as performance management, succession planning, manpower planning, Leadership and Mentorship, and salary review.
I help with recruiting candidates for roles across the organization, collaborating extensively with departments
I support recruitment functions by creating and developing job description, preparing Job Ads, screening applications, shortlisting candidates and administering test.
I evaluate and update job postings, guaranteeing a detailed representation of role responsibilities, requirements and qualifications of the Job position
Provide support and assistance to management team on handling and resolving conflict and dispute amongst the workforce.
Preparation Of Monthly Human Capital Report to help management in decision making
I devised creative and cost-effective incentive and morale-boosting programs that increased employee satisfaction and productivity
Partnered with management to develop company’s first standardized disciplinary procedures and tracking system thereby insulating the company from legal risk and ensured consistent and fair disciplinary process
I conduct due diligence work on all successful applicants who have been scheduled for engagement after preliminary interview which includes contacting previous employers, guarantors, associations, law agencies and also carrying out Google search and checking social media presence.
I streamlined onboarding process for new hires, reducing average time from 7 days 3 days. Orienting new employees to the organization (Setting up designated emails, Work-station, Logins and other work tools.
Investigate reports of disciplinary issues and violation of company’s policies and also ensure prompt resolution of grievances brought before HR.
I manage and update staff data in HRIS database for old and new hires in the company.
I Provide of advice and information to employees on Human Capital Policies and procedures, including leave, compensation, tax, Health and Life Insurance, and pensions.
Review work timesheet sent to HR by all departmental Heads on a monthly basis to ensure all staff are paid based on the number of days worked
Talent Development Executive Genesis Group Nigeria, Port-Harcourt Nigeria
(2017 – 2018)
As the talent development executive, I utilized company quality metrics to create improvement programs and training initiatives that will increase productivity and efficiencies amongst the workforce
I was responsible for leading the development and implementation of the annual and multi-year learning plans for the group in a bid to deliver desired capability and business result.
I provided and coordinated learning and development interventions and activities in the area of customer service, team building, work force activation, sales and Marketing, Occupational Safety and work ethics for existing staff in various divisions of the group comprising the Quick service restaurants, Cinemas, Hotels, Industrial catering, and Real Estate
I oversaw training activities and induction processes for new staffs in the QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) division of the group at the learning and development center of the group.
Partnered with HR and Safety Department to create organizational development plans to enhance retention, safety and performance management efforts.
Led and managed great talent development programs, processes, and tool to develop talent resulting in overwhelmingly positive unsolicited feedback towards cultural change.
Developed, monitored and reported on the effectiveness of development programs by the establishing relevant evaluation metrics and collection capabilities.
I identified training and development needs by conducting training needs assessment with subject matter experts to develop customized training programs through job analysis, appraisal schemes and regular consultations with supervisors and managers to meet identified training needs and improve employees effectiveness on the job
Designed training courses and programs necessary to meet training needs
Identified, selected and managed external training accreditation bodies, agencies and providers necessary to deliver required training to appropriate standard
I organized and set-up training venues, logistics, and accommodations as required, to achieve affective training attendance and delivery.
Group HR Training Officer Genesis Group Nigeria, Port-Harcourt Nigeria
( December 2016 – 2017 )
Planned and coordinated the Executive Management Training Program for newly recruited supervisors graduate trainees in various division of the group at the Learning and Development Center Of the Organization
Designed and planned training schedule, training needs and other internal trainings for existing staff in the group.
I supported the logistics and arrangement of training, development and leadership program activities in the organization
I worked closely with external training providers on external in-house training program or public programs
Monitored courses and ensured optimal quality delivery.
Lead Facilitator / Convener Gemsnation Networks, Nigeria
(2014 – 2016)
Gemsnation Networks is an NGO I set-up to help young folks in high school discover thier life’s purpose and live their dreams to the fullest. We achieved these through various life-transforming seminars and workshops across different schools in the states in Nigeria.
I organized life transforming and personal development seminars in various high schools focusing on Leadership, Goal setting, Career development, Personal Mastery and Educational Development.
I successfully created a one-on-one mentorship platform for high school students which was geared towards helping them maximize their potentials, reach their dreams and achieve their goals
We were able to help youths in different districts where we hold our programs gain clarity and stir up the genius in them thereby helping them become A-players in their different areas of assignment.
Education
Bachelor Of Science Degree, Computer Science University Of Benin, Nigeria
(2010 – 2014)
SSCE Graceland High School, Ibadan. Nigeria
(2000 – 2006)
First School Leaving Certificate IDC Primary School, Ibadan Nigeria
(1994 – 2000)
CERTIFICATIONS
Diploma In Human Resource Mangement Alison.com
(2020)
UK HSE Level 1-3 British International Safety Organisation.
(2016)
First Aid and Fire Fighting Certificate British International Safety Organisation, UK
(2016)
SOFT SKILLS
Good Knowledge of HRIS and Application Tracking system
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office – Excel, PowerPoint, and Ms-Word
Good organization and project management skills
Good interpersonal skill
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
AREAS OF INTEREST
Making presentations.
Community service and volunteer work
Data Analysis
Imparting knowledge.
Meeting People
Public Speaking
Consistent learning and personal development
REFERENCE
Available on request