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As Lead Consultant, I provided strategic leadership and direction for our team of Partners. I successfully recruited and onboarded new team members, ensuring they were equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute effectively.I developed and implemented robust business processes and models that optimized project execution, ensuring adherence to industry standards and client satisfaction. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in driving business development by actively sourcing new clients, maintaining strong client relationships, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.Through in-depth research and analysis, I identified client needs and tailored our services to address their specific challenges. I also coordinated audits and assessments to evaluate client systems and procedures, providing actionable recommendations to improve their operations.Furthermore, I developed long-term strategic plans that aligned with our clients’ goals and addressed industry challenges. By leveraging industry best practices and research findings, I proposed innovative solutions to help our clients achieve their objectives.

Leading the development and execution of the Bank's long-term strategic plan, ensuring it aligns with its mission, vision, and values. Also supporting the process of enhancing the Bank's financial performance, identifying and managing risks, and driving innovation.Responsible for crafting and implementing Ellington Microfinance Bank's strategic plan that provides direction and overseeing the Bank's overall performance thereby driving sustainable growth. A strategic mindset with a keen understanding of the business landscape, and strong analytical skills.

As the Chief People & Culture Officer, I was responsible for overseeing all human resources functions within the organization. This included strategic planning, talent acquisition, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, training and development, organizational development, and employee engagement initiatives. I played a pivotal role in aligning HR strategies with the overall business objectives, ensuring that our people practices supported the organization's growth and success.I successfully developed and implemented comprehensive HR policies, procedures, and programs. I also led initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive work culture, promoting diversity and equity within the organization. Additionally, I was responsible for managing employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and grievance handling.Furthermore, I oversaw the recruitment and selection process, ensuring that we hired top talent who aligned with the organization's values and goals. I also played a key role in developing and implementing performance management systems to evaluate employee performance and drive employee development.

As Group Lead, Human Resources, I was responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of human resource functions across the hospitals' locations. This included developing and implementing HR strategies that aligned with the company's overall business objectives. I played a key role in talent acquisition, ensuring that we attracted and hired top-quality candidates who met the organization's needs. Additionally, I was responsible for managing employee relations, addressing any issues or concerns that arose, and fostering a positive and supportive work environment.I also oversaw the development and implementation of compensation and benefits packages, ensuring that they were competitive and aligned with market standards. Furthermore, I was responsible for performance management, including setting performance expectations, conducting performance reviews, and providing feedback to employees. I also played a crucial role in training and development, identifying employee needs and providing opportunities for professional growth.In addition to these core responsibilities, I was involved in various other HR initiatives, such as succession planning, organizational development, internation quality standards re-accreditation exercise, and HR analytics. I worked closely with other departments within the organization to ensure that HR practices were aligned with the company's overall goals and objectives.

As the Human Resource Manager at St. Nicholas Hospital, I successfully led the HR function, ensuring that it aligned with the hospital's strategic objectives and contributed to its overall success. I played a key role in talent management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management, training and development, succession planning, HR analytics, legal compliance, and COHSASA accreditation. My efforts helped to create a positive and inclusive work environment, attract and retain top talent, and ensure the hospital's compliance with industry standards.I was instrumental in shaping and executing the hospital's HR strategy. I conceptualized and developed a comprehensive HR plan that aligned with the hospital's broader strategic objectives, ensuring that our HR initiatives supported the organization's overall goals.

Development of the Human Resources Department: Coordinates the development and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company, and participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems. Also assists to establish departmental measurements that support the accomplishment of the company's strategic goals and monitoring of an annual budget.Human Resource Information Systems: Manages the deployment and maintenance of the company's online recruitment activities and the HRIS.Training and Development: Coordinate the implementation of the performance management system that includes performance development plans (PDPs) and employee development programs. Also coordinates the establishment of an in-house employee training system that addresses the company's training needs.Employment Matters: Manage the recruitment process for all employees and interns using the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures for a superior workforce.Employee Relations: Coordinate the development of Human Resources policies for the company with regard to employee relations.Compensation: Coordinate the monitoring of the company wage and salary structure and the variable pay systems within the company including bonuses and raises.Organizational Development: Engages in a company-wide process of organizational development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key employee retention, organization design, and change management.Coordinates employee communication and feedback processes, and monitors the organization's culture.Legal: Ensures compliance with all existing federal/state labour legislations and government reporting requirements including any related to the Labour Act, Employee Compensation Act, Factories Act, Trade Union (Amendment) Act, and other relevant legislations aimed at minimizing the company’s exposure to lawsuits.

Provides administrative support (Personal Assistant) to the Chairman of the Management Board and taking minutes of meeting during Management Board and Top Management Committee meetings. Preparing speeches for the Chairman of the Management Board on special occasions (e.g. the Annual Scientific Conference, Honourable Minister of Health’s visit to the Hospital, etc.) and making draft of speeches for the Medical Director. Served as the Administrative Assistant to the former Director of Administration advising on necessary restructuring and modifications needed to make the department and Hospital more effective. Designed a new organogram for the Hospital to clearly define lines of authority and responsibility thereby enhancing effective communication within the Hospital.Prepares reports, policies and memos for the Management Board Chairman. Interpretation and implementation of the provisions of government circulars and other extant laws (the Public Service Rules, the Schemes of Service, Circulars, the Labour Act, Pension Reform Act, Procurement Act, Financial Regulation, etc.) of the Federal Civil Service on personnel related matters. Serves as Pension Desk Officer (Administration) for the Hospital and ensures that the Hospital’s nominal roll is regularly updated.Serves as the IPPIS Human Resources (HR) Schedule Officer for the preparation of monthly payroll advice/mandate for onward transmission to the offices of the Accountant-General of the Federation and the Head of Civil Service of the Federation. Ensures prompt implementation of promotion placement on the Integrated Payroll & Personnel Information System (IPPIS).Performs personnel functions including processing of leave matters, responsible for appointment and promotion exercises (preparation of promotion/appointment briefs and score sheets, etc.), processing disciplinary matters and preparation of periodic training plan. Served as Secretary to various Ad Hoc and standing Committees of the Hospital .

Was in-charge of the Administration & Human Resource Department. Prepared annual budget, personnel forecast, conducted exit interview, organized interviews for the recruitment of new staff, prepared training manuals/handouts and facilitated training sessions.Engaged in strategic sessions by developing annual management retreat sessions for management’s consideration and approval. Designed and implemented employee incentive programs to increase productivity thereby enhancing clients’ satisfaction. Developed a system for effective succession planning in the company and also developed a grievance/conflict resolutions system to resolve office disputes.

Developed training materials and conducted training classes on HSSE. Monitored, evaluated, and counseled staff of the clients’ organizations on HSSE related matters. Maintained strict conformance with organizational plans to accomplish company goals and objectives. Performed training needs analysis for clients and developed interventions necessary to bridge organizational gaps. Engaged in business development activities and general office administration.