AYOTOLA AKINYEMI
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with about 7 years of experience managing broad range of human resource functions while serving as on-site specialist. Supports and guides cross-functional team members while implementing best practices within HR team. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions while acting as resource on policy interpretation and implementation.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Weston Frontlines Center
09.2023 - Current
- Provides on-site HR support and advice to staff members and management, addressing HR-related inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
- Take charge of generating essential employee documents, including employment contracts, job letters, and other HR related correspondence.
- Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including job posting, candidate sourcing, screening, and conducting interviews.
- Coordinate training programs for employees in accordance with Frontlines' policies and Canadian legislation.
- Collaborated with department managers to design customized training plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Developed engaging instructional materials, including presentations, handouts, and interactive activities.
- Delivered high-quality classroom instruction using a variety of teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
- Foster a positive work environment by promoting open communication and addressing employee concerns proactively and confidentially.
- Assist in administering employee benefits ensuring that staff members are informed about available options.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decision making.
- Assisted employees with benefits-related inquiries, ensuring prompt resolutions and increased satisfaction levels.
- Provided guidance to the CEO, managers and employees on talent management, payroll,policies and benefits.
- Collaborated with the management team members and the Board to design competitive benefits packages, attracting high-quality talent.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, addressing concerns or questions to promote open communication and maintain trust.
- Coordinated company-wide events such as team bonding, wellness activities for boosting employee morale and fostering a sense of community within the organization.
- Conducted confidential investigations of discrimination, harassment and workplace violence.
- Processed staff payroll using company HRIS platform and worked with managers to support proper wage and hour compliance.
- Handled new-hire orientation and basic recruiting tasks for best-in-class talent identification.
- Ensured legal compliance by staying current with federal and state regulations, reducing potential risks to the company.
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for new hires.
- Streamlined HR processes for increased operational efficiency through the development of standard operating procedures.
- Administered benefits programs effectively, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims for employees.
- Met with staff to resolve difficult situations related to performance and conflict management.
- Coached managers through employee engagement, documentation, discipline and performance improvement plans.
- Conducted career fairs, screened resumes and interviewed applicants to build candidate pipelines and enhance company culture.
- Developed and built internal and external relationships with project teams, department managers and consultant teams to improve delivery of HR services.
- Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRIS database.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Support and coaching of hiring managers in the creation of job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Developed disaster and recovery strategy to prepare company for hazardous weather conditions, nuclear accidents and terrorist attacks.
- Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
- Led cross-functional teams in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new HR technologies such as Folks Hr, Evolia, Trainual and ADP.
- Assisted in the implementation of new software modules, resulting in a more comprehensive HRIS platform.
- Served as a key resource for employees experiencing difficulties navigating HR systems, providing prompt assistance when needed.
- Reduced data errors by conducting regular audits of the HRIS system, ensuring data integrity.
- Identified areas for improvement within existing systems, recommending appropriate solutions based on best practices.
Human Resources Coordinator (Contract)
Big Al's Aquarium
12.2022 - 08.2023
- A mid-management role in a fast-paced Retail, Warehouse and Distribution company, the role was focused on assisting the Director of HR and Operations in key areas of recruitment, payroll administration, policy development and implementation, learning, and development, as well as performance management, amongst other functions.
- Employee Relations- Discipline, Investigations, WSIB claims, correspondence, Health & Safety.
- Payroll & Compensation & Benefits: using Power Pay Ceridian and Dayforce Ceridian.
- Coaching Managers and teams on capacity-building and talent succession and Transferability.
- Recruitment & Onboarding: from entry-level to Managerial level.
- Project Management: Processing Change systems for Warehouse and Retail Stores.
- Supporting the HR Director and participating in all activities related to employees, compliance, talent acquisition, benefits, and specific projects providing operational and tactical services.
- Performance Management: Delivering 360-degree performance appraisals with Managers.
- Monthly roundtable forums engaging managers and team leaders on best practices for increased productivity and competence of team members.
- Assist with candidate requisition management, update, and maintain weekly recruitment reports, monitor employment and recruiting processes, manage new hire background checks.
- Creating and Maintaining HR policies, procedures, and other business content in support of HR infrastructure.
- Initiated the process and responsible for generating reports and analysis on HRIS data for headcount reports, turnover reports, termination reports and other ad hoc reports.
- Process improvement: responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvement in HRIS data management and reporting, and for implementing process improvements.
- Collaborating with Finance for all payroll and benefits activities as appropriate to ensure the smooth onboarding and offboarding of employees.
- Supports managers and employees through coaching on a variety of employee relations issues, policy, or benefits questions. Provide clear and accurate advice in a timely manner.
- Perform audits and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
- Support both US and Canada based employees.
- A mid-management role in a fast-paced Retail, Warehouse and Distribution company.
Human Resources Assistant
SRA Staffing Solutions
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: A staffing solutions company based in Toronto, Canada.
- Oversee the onboarding Process of IT Consultants.
- Develop training module on daily tasks for Interns and New recruits.
- Managed accounts receivable for clients and improved efficiency in accounts receivable by 60%.
- Engaged clear communication for both employees and clients to keep them informed of new programs, policy changes, and other important updates.
- Maintenance of digital and electronic records of employees and consultants while ensuring accuracy, administration, and maintenance of HRIS.
- Supporting HR functions including onboarding, general administrative support, offboarding.
- Collaboration with HRIS Contractors for resolution of issues, streamlined HR reporting.
- Providing support to special projects including account receivables, marketing, learning and operations to the success of the company's projects.
- Assist in the day-to-day administrative processes.
- A staffing solutions company based in Toronto, Canada.
Administrative/ Human Resources Officer
Nigerian Postal Service
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Designed and implemented the participation roadmap & protocols for NIPOST at the International Money Transfer Conference in 2019.
- Evaluated current HR technology tools, recommending upgrades or replacements that improved efficiency in administrative tasks.
- Decreased logistics expenses during staff training by 10% by renegotiating the cost of supplies with vendors and implementing a bulk purchase budget.
- Improved team efficiency by 50% via identifying redundant processes and hosting solution workshops, reducing the time spent on tasks by half.
- Prepared Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for team members as well as feasible project milestones for the entire team.
- Applied good communication etiquette while engaging with content across all social media platforms thereby sustaining positive brand identity.
- Responsible for managing relationships with NIPOST HRIS vendors for contract negotiations, system upgrades, and resolution of issues.
- Recruitment & Onboarding: from entry-level to Managerial level.
- Created and sustained good work relationships with internal and external partners, including project sponsors and volunteers.
Program/Project Assistant
Ekit Development Foundation
07.2012 - 07.2013
- Managed the operations budget for the development of skill acquisition projects and advocacy programmes for girls and women.
- Administrative support in the shortlisting, interview, and induction process of new intakes.
- Performed due diligence procedures on prospective members of the development foundation before complete onboarding.
- Prepared funding proposals that were sent to potential sponsors and secured over 1,000,000 naira during my stint at the foundation.
- Improved the content of development programmes by recommending findings from Monitoring and Evaluation procedures which were promptly executed.
- Efficiently distributed important programme information to 20+ stakeholders through emails and other approved channels while maintaining confidentiality.
- Curated project reports and represented the foundation at the Ekit State Agency for the Control of Aids (EkSACA) and other official functions.
Education
Human Resources Management Post Graduate Certificate -
Seneca College
12.2022
Master of International Law and Diplomacy -
University of Lagos
12.2019
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
Obafemi Awolowo University
11.2011
Skills
- Payroll & Compensation Management
- Employee onboarding
- CSR Initiatives
- Benefits administration
- Internal Corporate Mentorship
- HR policies implementation
- Change Management Support
- HRIS systems such as Ceridian Power Pay,Ceridian Dayforce,QuickBooks Bright HR,Taleo,Folks HR,Evolia,Vericlock, Trainual, ADP
- Talent Operations Management
- Performance Management
- Project Management
- Employee Relations
- Policy Development & Administration
- HRIS Implementation and Training
- Learning & Development
- Exit interviews
- Records management
- Termination procedures
- Change implementation
- Payroll management
- Diversity programs
Accomplishments
- Introduced the first formal performance review program, creating a flexible and well-received tool used company-wide.
- Supervised team of 2 administrative staff members.
- Achieved 70% efficiency by introducing new HRIS for payroll and HR tasks.
Community Service
- General Secretary, Lekki Gardens Phase 4 Residential Association, 2 years, Performed secretarial duties for the association and the management of employees of the association.
- Chairperson Social Welfare, Lekki Gardens Phase 4 Residential Association, 2 years, Planning and coordination of events and programmes that foster health and social well-being of over 500 residents.
Languages
English
Full Professional
French
Professional Working
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Weston Frontlines Center
09.2023 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator (Contract)
Big Al's Aquarium
12.2022 - 08.2023
Human Resources Assistant
SRA Staffing Solutions
06.2022 - 12.2022
Administrative/ Human Resources Officer
Nigerian Postal Service
01.2018 - 01.2022
Program/Project Assistant
Ekit Development Foundation
07.2012 - 07.2013
Master of International Law and Diplomacy -
University of Lagos
Bachelor of Science - International Relations
Obafemi Awolowo University
Human Resources Management Post Graduate Certificate -
Seneca College