BENARD BASSEY
** *-****: Olusoji Phone: benbassey4real@Street +234803 Bariga, 216 gmail.Lagos, 4273 com Nigeria Professional Summary
Accomplished Deputy Director Human Resources and administration offering 15 years of comprehensive experience developing HR functions, administration and management, cultivating positive work environment and collaborating with all levels of management. Expertise in planning and managing employee, organization and labor relations and developing and communicating company- wide policies and procedures. Goal-oriented and personable professional committed to improving talent acquisition and increasing organizational effectiveness.
l have over 5 years of professional experience in leadership, strategic management roles in both international development and private sector in Ghana, Germany and Netherlands l have demonstrated and proven experience with capacity building/training/institutional strengthening, management and administration, and project management in my position as Lead Human Resource Specialist In addition to my leadership skill and development/administrative skills Core Qualifications
Policy Development
Human Resources Administration
Recruiting and Hiring
Employee Relations
Benefits Administration
Compensation
Performance Management
Budgeting
Education
University of Greenwich United Kingdom
MBA BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION
Saxion University of Applied Sciences, Deventer, Netherlands MA Management
Lagos State University Lagos, LA
Master of Science Public Administration
Lagos State University Lagos, LA
Bachelor of Science Sociology
University of Ilorin
Diploma in Economics
London Business School Greater London, England
Post Graduate Diploma in marketing strategy
Employment History
Deputy Director, Human Resources/Administration
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
January 2010– August 2021
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Oversee Human Resource functions, including developing, implementing, and. monitoring HR policies, procedures, and programs.
Established quarterly manager and supervisor training in communication, managing conflict, handling difficult conversations regarding behavior and performance in partnership with Skill Path
Maximize employee engagement and ensure alignment with organizational goals by driving annual performance management and job leveling programs.
Conducted training sessions on system usage and applications. Lead the rollout of performance management process (i.e., annual focal review and quarterly MBO assessments) Project Lead on contingent workforce projects, define, communicate, and creating effective policies and procedures for contingent workers.
Delivered Human Resources and Business Leadership to site management on matters relating to Recruitment, Payroll processing, Benefits Administration, Worker's Compensation, Health/Safety training.
Initiated changes to business processes, job roles, and organizational structures. Project Management Developed from conception to implementation functional communication programs to include new hire orientation of Hr policies/compliance, career/management development, and job skills training programs.
Advised organizational leadership on performance and behavior concerns, including recommended coaching and corrective disciplinary actions. Enabled positive working relationships and recommended policies and programs that supported positive employee relations and legal compliance by directing and coaching staff at all levels on policies.
OMATSOLA &COMPANY.
SeniorHumanResourceManager
JANUARY 1983 to December 2014
. Provide Employee training and development includes leadership training and professional development seminars and workshops.
Responsible for investigating and resolving workplace issues designing an effective employee relations strategy.
Maintains the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.
Maintains organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes.
Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.
Maintains a pay plan by conducting periodic pay surveys; scheduling and conducting job evaluations; preparing pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.
Ensures planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees; scheduling management conferences with employees; hearing and resolving employee grievances; counseling employees and supervisors.
Maintains employee benefits programs and informs employees of benefits by studying and assessing benefit needs and trends; recommending benefit programs to management; directing the processing of benefit claims; obtaining and evaluating benefit contract bids; awarding benefit contracts; designing and conducting educational programs on benefit programs IFES-NETHERLANDS, Deventer, Netherlands
ProgramManager
2014-2015
Organizing programs and activities in accordance with the mission and goals of the organization.
Developing new programs to support the strategic direction of the organization. Creating and managing long-term goals.
Developing a budget and operating plan for the program.
Developing an evaluation method to assess program strengths and identify areas for improvement.
Writing program funding proposals to guarantee uninterrupted delivery of services.
Managing a team with a diverse array of talents and responsibilities.
Ensuring goals are met in areas including customer satisfaction, safety, quality, and team member performance.
Implementing and managing changes and interventions to ensure project goals are achieved.
Meeting with stakeholders to make communication easy and transparent regarding project issues and decisions on services.
Producing accurate and timely reporting of program status throughout its life cycle.
Working on strategy with the marketing team.
PROJECT MANAGER
MODEL MISSION OF ASSISTANCE IN AFRICA. (NGO)
2018-2019
Develop, implement and monitor projects in accordance with multiple objectives, activities and targets outlined within current donor proposals and in line with projects’ budgets.
Develop the project’s M&E plan, including the design and development of data collection tools and ensure its correct implementation and monitor at field level;
Collect data and information to report on project’s indicators and ensure that project is on track and if not, make the necessary adjustments;
Contribute to project proposal development and fundraising in close collaboration with the assistance of my supervisor
Manages and identify logistic and admin support needs related to project and communicate these to the relevant supervisor.
ASSISTANT COUNTRY DIRECTOR NIGERIA
GLOWLINK NIGERIA
2022-2023
Contribute to project proposal development and fundraising in close collaboration with the assistance of my supervisor
Manages and identify logistic and admin support needs related to project and communicate these to the relevant supervisor
Develop, implement and monitor projects in accordance with multiple objectives, activities and targets outlined within current donor proposals and in line with projects’ budgets.
Develop the project’s M&E plan, including the design and development of data collection tools and ensure its correct implementation and monitor at field level;
Seeing to the Country operation as well as the day-to-day operational management.
Responsible for the overall management of the operation, including thorough staffing plans, recruitment and development of staff
Traveling to field offices for direct operational support and representation PERSONAL SKILLS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Excellent organizational skills, follow-through attitude and attention to detail
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Skills in training and developing staff
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
Knowledge of, and experience with, various human resource information systems strategic program management
Excellentmasteryofdiverse management tools productivitysoftwareandcloud-basedefficiency PROFESSIONALMEMBERSHIP
Institute of Certificate Professional Managers Nigeria (ICPM)
Chartered Institute of Personal Management of Nigeria
(CIPMN
London School of Business Studies.
Accomplishment.
·Prepares employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training program
Interviewed hired and trained team of four direct reports, increasing department productivity and client acquisition rates.
Work with team to develop proposals that speaks to the client's needs, concerns, and objectives."
· Assist my organization open doors to new networks, knowledge and strategies for performance enhancement for success and also benefit of tailored mentoring, coaching and technical assistance that supports my organization and her stakeholders.
·Effective Organizing staff training and positioning my department for successfully service delivery.
·Meeting my organization date line and target on project assigned to me.
·Iam being able to organize and execute successful business plans, and other project for my organization 2009-2012.
·Iam being able to organize effective manpower development for my organization for increase in productivity and turnover in for my organization. NAMES OF REFERENCE
Ishaka shaibu
ishaka ******@*****.***
Queen Akpan
+akpanqueen34@234 902-***-**** gmail.com
Effiong Offiong
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