HR Manager

GRACE GODWIN

Lagos, Nigeria (Open to Relocation)

+234 806-***-**** ️ **************@*****.***

LinkedIn Portfolio – Grace Godwin

CAREER OBJECTIVE

To contribute as a strategic HR/Admin partner in a remote-first or international company, delivering operational excellence, people-first culture, and systems that scale, with the long-term goal of global relocation and impact.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Strategic and globally minded Human Resources & Administration Professional with over 3 years of cross-sector experience in startups, nonprofits, and remote environments. Proven ability to build HR systems from the ground up, support C-level executives, lead talent strategy, and enhance employee engagement. Adept in remote collaboration and people operations across distributed teams.

Open to full-time remote opportunities and relocation internationally. CORE SKILLS & TOOLS

● HR Systems: BambooHR, Workday, Zoho People, Ropay, Bento

● Collaboration: Slack, Notion, Trello, Asana, Zoom

● Productivity: Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Excel

● People Ops: Recruitment, Onboarding, Recognition, Retention

● Remote Readiness: Documentation, async communication, SOP design

● AI & Automation: ChatGPT, Notion AI

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

● Built full HR & admin systems from scratch at 2 global startups

● Reduced employee turnover by 25% through strategic engagement & retention plans

● Developed scalable onboarding processes with >90% satisfaction rates

● Supported CEOs and executives across 3+ international companies

● Created inclusive workplace cultures in fully remote and hybrid teams PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HR & Admin Officer

M.O.T – Lagos, Nigeria May 2024 – Present

● Managed end-to-end recruitment for both production and admin roles

● Developed recognition programs improving staff motivation and retention

● Led payroll management, leave tracking, and HR documentation

● Supported the executive team with operations and process improvement HR Generalist

iHealth and Wellness Foundation – New York, USA (Remote) Sep 2023 – Mar 2024

● Handled global recruitment across health and admin roles

● Launched wellness and flexibility programs for distributed teams

● Facilitated onboarding, engagement, and inclusion initiatives

● Supported compliance and policy adaptation across jurisdictions HR Manager (Founding Team)

Hawkish Group – London, UK (Remote) Apr 2023 – Jul 2023

● Built HR function from scratch as first hire

● Designed onboarding, policy structures, and team retention systems

● Partnered with leadership to drive people strategy during startup growth

● Created SOPs and frameworks for cross-border team alignment HR Manager (Founding Team + Ops Oversight)

Impact Fundry – London, UK (Remote) Jul 2022

● Started the company with the CEO; structured HR and Ops from the ground up

● Recruited and onboarded talent across portfolio startups

● Provided strategic admin and HR support to leadership

● Developed cultural framework and scalable people systems HR Manager

Jetzy – NewYork, USA (Remote) Jun 2022 – Jan 2023

● Designed and implemented HR structures during rapid scaling

● Built performance feedback loops and staff development plans

● Supported a hybrid team across multiple locations with structured onboarding HR Assistant (Intern)

GAO Tek Inc. – NWS, Australia (Remote) Jun 2022 – Sep 2022

● Supported international recruitment processes

● Maintained digital records and coordinated onboarding logistics

● Collaborated with global HR teams across time zones EDUCATION

B.Sc. Mass Communication

Nnamdi Azikiwe University — Awka, Nigeria 2021

CIPM Certification (In Progress)

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria — Expected 2025

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