Deinma Charles, Cphr, Shrm-Scp, Sphri, Acipm Email & Phone Number

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

* Manage and implement comprehensive Talent Acquisition strategies throughout all stages, while also integrating practices that promote Diversity & Inclusion within Phoenix* Coordination of all aspects of onboarding (background checks, reference checks, developing onboarding materials, including welcome kits, handbooks, and training materials that aligns with company values, culture, and goals, monitoring and tracking the progress of new hires during the onboarding period, addressing any issues or concerns that arise,) ensuring a smooth transition for new hires into the organization* Continuously evaluating and improving the onboarding process, incorporating feedback from new hires and key stakeholders* Maintenance of the Organization's HRIS platform ensuring the accuracy and currency of staff information, including the creation of digital profiles for new employees and the timely updates of existing profiles* Payroll and benefits administrative support* Implementation of the performance management program, facilitate agency training and development initiatives, and support agency communication efforts* Coordination of employee engagement sessions* Continuously tracking industry trends and furnishing data to facilitate the evaluation and deliberation of policies* Representing the Agency at job fairs and events* Occupational Health and Safety Council member* Diversity, equity and inculsion advocate

Lagos State, Nigeria

* Utilized my industry experience and professional network to engage with fellow HR professionals in various HR projects* Provided consultation services in the creation and assessment of HR policy documents for clients, ensuring their compliance with local employment regulations* Developed and evaluated contract agreements on behalf of my clients and prospective employees

Lagos, Nigeria

* Communicated HR policies in clear terms to employees via email and bulletins to foster an appreciation of the Organisation's strategic objectives* Collaborated with Strategic Business Partners and Stakeholders in other business units to facilitate training and other HR initiatives aimed at improving staff performance and well being* Managed the investigative process of alleged infractions reported to the HR department, making timely recommendations in line with the Bank’s Disciplinary process resulting in a speedy resolution of the issues* Compiled disciplinary cases for the consideration of the Bank’s Staff Disciplinary Committee (SDC) and ensured the sessions' proceedings were accurately documented and implemented* Prepared and disseminated Bank-wide memos via various channels, highlighting learning points and behaviours to avoid as part of disciplinary session outcomes* Worked with Union Leaders to address labour-related issues that arose within and outside the Bank * Supported the Recruitment team as an Assessor in several assessment centres where candidates were screened and interviewed to assess their suitability to join the Bank's workforce of over 6000 full and contract staff* Successfully reviewed the Bank's disciplinary policy along with a select team of HR staff members, resulting in a reduction of Bank-wide infractions by over 50%

Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria

* Analyzed staffing needs and competencies in the Bank regions I managed, making viable redeployment and role change proposals for Management consideration, as the need arose * Administered HR support such as onboarding and orientation of new staff, as well as other advisory services for staff in the regions I managed, comprising over thirty branches (about 500 employees)* Liaised with Business Heads in the regions to develop HR strategies for optimal performance of staff in the region* Conducted regular visits to the various business units under my purview and addressed the different HR-related concerns I encountered* Provided coaching and feedback to Business Unit Heads from interactions I witnessed and reports received from their team members* Participated in performance review sessions that measured employees' performance and allocated rankings used to determine bonus sharing percentage

Lagos, Nigeria

* Monitored staff complement in the Bank and provided monthly reports to Team Lead, Workforce Planning, highlighting updates and statistics within the period* Reviewed staff request for conversion from clerical positions to core-banking positions following their acquisition of requisite education qualifications* Identified workforce requirements for business units and made recommendations for redeployment to business units in need of talents* Maintained the Unit’s records on staff on branch training, staff deployments and staff complement bank-wide, ensuring physical and electronic records were accurately filed

Lagos, Nigeria

Generations Media is an Integrated Marketing Communications Company with a bias for youth directed initiatives. Its services include branding, printing, events management and consultancy services. My job functions included:• Interfacing with clients on behalf of the Company to ensure that agreed terms of contract were satisfied• Development of strategies and contents for events and preparation of presentations to proposed clients• Following up on suppliers for the execution of jobs• Marketing of the Company’s services to would be clients• Management of the company’s finances

Special Executive Masters Programme, Human Resources Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Zoology, 2.2

Activities and Societies: Poetry Club; Team Member, Zoology Final Year Football Team