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A critical leadership role in shaping and implementing business strategy. Devised key HR deliverables per critical project milestones for Tullow KNK operations through planning, organizational capability, operations management, stakeholder management, legislation & policy compliance and assurance oversight.  Crafted talent acquisition strategy and workforce transition plan for Tullow KNK FPSO self-operate model.  Implemented job evaluation and designed job descriptions for 50 positions. Managed industrial relations for transitioned local and expatriate workforce of 70 FTEs.  Influenced business decisions as HR subject matter expert for organizational capability in line with the OMS. Collaborated in compliance reviews and reporting with Ministry of Energy, Petroleum Commission and JV Partners.  Championed and boosted HR assurance for FPSO Contractors and Vendors.  Deputized the HR Manager in senior leadership engagements and provided coaching for HRBPs. Chaired the social committee for staff initiatives and events for employee engagement.

Championed exceptional HR value creation for the organization with enhanced employee engagement and experience across North America Land and Canada. Coached Managers & their teams on HR policies, practices and processes.  Supported crafting of 2025 strategic workforce plan. Collaborated with 6 HODs on strategy, business planning and continuity risks analysis, headcount integrity reporting etc. Partnered with legal, compliance and investigated 6 function managed allegations and implemented recommendations. Aligned with leadership on talent development, succession planning and performance management.

Played a crucial part in streamlining HR processes, improving employee experiences and supporting the overall business strategy in the Basin. Led 4 HRBPs & partnered the COE team as part of the HR Operations covering six locations. Enhanced HR services covering employee life cycle management processes, programs and projects for 800+ FTEs. Collaborated with the field service managers, talent acquisition managers and workforce planners on recruitment strategies, attrition risks etc. Partnered with legal / compliance teams and investigated 12 function managed allegations. Partnered with operations business planning, rolling forecasts, budgets and risks analysis. Coached 10 field engineers on career progression and orientation reviews (GFE controls). Mentored 4 HR FTEs on fixed step training keystone program successfully. Guided and inspired 2 HR projects on progressive discipline and HR knowledge catalogue.

Boosted the alignment and delivery of key projects and programs, partnering senior leadership on operational matters to drive performance and productivity in the MEA region and ARM geomarket. Positioned as HR operations conduit for the business for initiatives, advisory and value-added services for 800+ FTEs within the area of responsibility.  Enabled transformation agenda on workforce planning and cost optimization initiatives. Led agile initiatives in bridging business needs and seamless HR service delivery. Executed 15 workplace grievances and investigated 5 function managed allegations. Mentored 3 HR FTEs on their fixed step training keystone program. Partnered on periodic business planning, rolling forecasts, workforce archetypes and risks analysis. Empowered 20 field engineers on career progression and orientation reviews (GFE controls). Coached on succession planning and employee @risks flagging for business continuity.

Championed the delivery of the group’s business strategy, partnering & coaching line management on HR operational matters for team performance and productivity. Positioned as the KPOC for all local advisory services for 400 FTEs.  Enabled Utilization Reporting to track productivity and ascertain loading capacity of the field workforce.  Boosted training for Management for capacity building and leadership capability for 14 Line Managers. Coached and empowered 25 field engineers on career progression and orientation reviews (GFE controls). Achieved 50+ field visits to promote HR visibility and business partnership. Led on employee life cycle management processes i.e. onboarding to offloading formalities Supported engage-2-excel employee surveys and remedial actions.

A critical international assignment to understand the company’s compensation and benefits philosophy with the capability to effectively support line management and HR operations on deferred and insured benefits. Managed international benefit plan rules for six assigned countries and queries by the business. Oversaw 300+ severance payments to ex-employees and retirees.  Collaborated HRIS SAP integrity checks and beta testing on benefit contributions and scenario analysis.

Positioned as the HR focal point for all local advisory services for the locations. Pioneered the integration and connected the business strategy with HR policies, practices and processes. Advised & partnered Line Management on HR matters for high performance and productivity covering 200+ FTEs.  Managed and partnered on policies, practices and procedures Handpicked for greenfield operations setup in Ghana and selected as part of global HR talent development program.  Led HR value added services on employee life cycle management processes.

Led a team of eight (8) FTEs for the management of the groupage business for local and global clients such Afriwest cargo, Double link etc.  Transformed and promoted operational efficiency and premier service delivery for improved port- terminal KPIs.  Boosted standard operating procedures and RACI for accountability matrix and stakeholder management.  Achieved YoY EBIT of US$50k.

Supervised and facilitated the exportation of key commodities such as cocoa, cotton, timber, cashew etc. for multinational clients such Barry Callebaut, OLAM, John West Foods, Louis Dreyfus etc.  Advised on international trade regimes and regulations e.g. AGOA etc. Advanced and facilitated seamless export and customs formalities for 300 TEUs. Influenced efficient customer experience and effective stakeholder management across departments.

Assigned as a national service personnel to partner the Head of Department on HR priorities.  Facilitated staff programs, initiatives and events. Collaborated on business communication for internal and external engagements. Participated in cross functional collaboration and stakeholder management