ADETAYO OKUBOTE

• Reports directly to the Chief of Staff and has overall responsibility for all human resource functions in support of about 140+ employees across 8 offices in Ontario with supervisory responsibilities of the HR team.
• Acts as collaborative partner with key leaders across the organization to transform the Human Resource processes into progressive people practice
• Champions and executes new and existing people programs that includes organizational diversity and inclusion, effective and seamless onboarding, recognition programs, employee relations, and performance management
• Acts as a trusted advisor to members of the management team on all human resource matters to improve team effectiveness, strategic insight and program performance
• Supports the management team with the implementation of Business Continuity Plan during the pandemic including drafting and implementing the Mandatory Vaccine Policy
• Drafts, designs, and supports the implementation of Human Resource policies
• Conducts research regarding Human Resource Trends and upcoming legislation to assist with the design and implementation of policies and procedures and highlight any risk of non-compliance
• Supports management team with the implementation of individual performance improvement plan to ensure that managers and directors are effectively managing their teams' performance
• Supports management in the Return to work/Accommodation process
• Conducts full cycle recruitment and ensures that positions are filled with the highest quality candidates
• Ensures the organization works in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability (AODA) as a member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Analyzes and reports on trends and metrics to support data-driven decision making
• Participates in collective bargaining, grievance handling, and Union relations to ensure alignment with the organization's vision and values.
• Assisted in the development of succession planning initiatives for key positions within the organization.
• Conducted employee relations investigations into safety complaints, allegations of harassment and civil rights issues.

• Reporting directly to the Country Director with overall responsibility for all human resource functions and supervisory responsibilities of the HR team.
• Restructured the organization's HR unit to provide leadership and outstanding customer service to all business units by instigating a wide variety of innovative HR programs
• Oversaw the implementation of HR strategies of over 150 staff including full-time employees, consultants, interns, and expatriates in multiple offices across Nigeria
• Developed and enhanced the capacity of HR staff for an effective implementation of HR programs and processes through training, feedback, and continuous coaching and mentoring
• Recommended changes to the total rewards structure based on collected data and information
• Guaranteed compliance with all state, federal, and local employment laws as well as the organization policies, processes, and systems with support from an external legal firm
• Analyzed and evaluated data and reports and fed back findings to relevant managers and advised them on changes and improvements in HR-related matters
• Slashed benefits administration costs by 40% by negotiating pricing and fees, while ensuring the continuation and enhancements of services
• Regularly reviewed and updated employee handbook to ensure that the document is up to date with regulations, technology, and industry best practices and to ensure that policies are consistent and effective
• Redesigned the talent management system to be more proactive rather than reactive by designing more effective recruitment and onboarding strategies focused on employee involvement
• Improved and effectively managed the compensation and benefits package by consistent external compensation surveys with other organizations of similar size and portfolio to ensure our package remains competitive
• Served as employee satisfaction focal point and oversaw the establishment of an Employee Champion committee designed towards ensuring staff growth and involvement which led to a reduction of staff grievance by 20%
• Collaborated with the finance team on the administration of payroll and staff budgeting
• Worked with line managers to ensure that staff training needs are clearly identified and possible options discussed and implemented
• Provided strategic guidance to the leadership team on human resource matters as a member of the leadership Management team
• Led the design and implementation of data-driven human resource practices across all offices in Nigeria by ensuring the alignment of HR with the organization's business
• Ensured all procurement plans for consultants are in accordance with the organization's procurement threshold policy.

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Supported the human resources function by overseeing day-to-day HR operations and contributing to the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.

Supported the legal team in navigating complex legal landscapes and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Role involved conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and providing assistance in various aspects of case preparation.