OMOSEDE AKHIMIEN
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Human Resources and People & Culture professional with an MSc in Human Resource Management (Distinction) and Associate membership of the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources (CPHR) Alberta. Brings experience across strategic and operational HR, including talent acquisition, employee lifecycle management, employee relations, performance management, HR administration and organisational development. Combines strong academic knowledge with practical experience in supporting HR policies, workforce planning, recruitment strategies and employee engagement initiatives. Demonstrates the ability to translate HR principles into effective people management practices, maintain accurate and confidential employee records, analyse workforce information and support organisational objectives. Also brings a background in corporate relations, governance and legal administration, with a commitment to continuous professional development, inclusive workplaces and effective HR service delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
People and Culture Assistant
Advantage Healthcare
2023.08 - 2026.07
- Coordinated recruitment and employee lifecycle activities, including onboarding, offboarding, interview scheduling and pre-employment checks.
- Maintained employee records, HR databases and personnel files, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and compliance with data protection requirements.
- Prepared employment contracts, offer letters, onboarding documentation, HR correspondence and other employee-related documents.
- Supported talent acquisition through candidate screening, application tracking, interview coordination and recruitment follow-ups.
- Responded to employee enquiries and provided administrative support on HR policies, procedures, benefits and employment matters.
- Assisted with employee relations, performance management, probation monitoring and absence management processes.
- Monitored staff training, mandatory compliance documentation and employee development records.
- Supported employee engagement, wellbeing initiatives, staff recognition and internal communications.
- Prepared HR reports, maintained workforce trackers and reviewed employee data to support HR planning and decision-making.
- Contributed to improving HR processes, administrative workflows and the overall employee experience.
- Supported the development and implementation of HR strategies aligned with organisational objectives, contributing to effective workforce management and people operations.
- Assisted with workforce planning, reviewing staffing needs, recruitment trends and employee data to support talent acquisition, retention and resource allocation.
- Contributed to the review and improvement of HR policies, performance management practices and employee engagement initiatives to strengthen organisational effectiveness and employee experience.
HR Advisory / Generalist (Internship)
Enactus Aston
2022.09 - 2023.06
- Developed and implemented HR strategies to address organisational needs, contributing to a reported 30% improvement in HR effectiveness and business performance.
- Drafted the organisation's Code of Conduct to clarify expected standards of behaviour and align personnel practices with organisational goals.
- Supported the handling of workplace concerns and grievances to strengthen communication and team cohesion.
- Drafted job descriptions and person specifications and prepared interview documentation.
- Maintained timesheets and attendance records to support workforce monitoring and employee engagement.
- Supported performance conversations and developed performance management frameworks aligned with organisational objectives.
- Coordinated onboarding for new recruits and acted as a point of contact for general HR queries from members and team leads.
- Coordinated the work of five team members and outsourced consultants to support operational efficiency.
- Contributed to the planning and coordination of humanitarian projects and events for immigrant and migrant communities.
Legal Associate/ Assistant Head of People
G. Akitoye and Associates LLP
2016.01 - 2022.08
- Engaged with executives, decision-makers and other stakeholders to support organisational objectives and corporate relationships.
- Helped address issues relating to complaint handling, contributing to a 25% reduction in complaint resolution time.
- Provided legal and corporate governance support and completed quality-control checks, contributing to a 20% improvement in document accuracy.
- Coordinated client administrative services, including payroll-related administration, dependent information, deployment entitlements and requested record changes.
- Supported the coordination and monitoring of corporate partnerships, service providers and related processes.
Education
MSc - Human Resource Management
Aston Business School, Aston University
Birmingham, United Kingdom2023-12
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
University of Benin
Nigeria2012-01
Skills
- Recruitment Coordination & Talent Acquisition
- Onboarding, Offboarding & Orientation
- Employee Relations & HR Advisory Support
- HR Reporting & Recruitment Analytics
- HR Policies, Procedures & Process Improvement
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
- Employee Lifecycle Administration
- HR Records & Documentation Management
Affiliations
- Associate Member Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), Alberta | 2026
- Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) United Kingdom, Level 7 | 2023
- Associate Member, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) | 2015
Certification
Master HR Analytics Professional (MHRAP), 10 Alytics Software Training Institute | 2023
Timeline
People and Culture Assistant
Advantage Healthcare
2023.08 - 2026.07
HR Advisory / Generalist (Internship)
Enactus Aston
2022.09 - 2023.06
Legal Associate/ Assistant Head of People
G. Akitoye and Associates LLP
2016.01 - 2022.08
MSc - Human Resource Management
Aston Business School, Aston University
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) -
University of Benin
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- Recruitment Assistant (Volunteer) | 2023–2026
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) | United Kingdom
- Worked with reserve managers to understand volunteer recruitment needs, role requirements, skills and competencies.
- Supported volunteer recruitment through job postings, candidate sourcing, CV screening, interview coordination and onboarding or induction.
- Facilitated communication between reserve managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process and provided follow-up support.
- Kept informed of recruitment practices and sector developments to support effective volunteer attraction and selection.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
- People and Culture Coordinator Assistant | 2026
Active Leaders of Love | Canada
- Supported volunteer onboarding, offboarding, recruitment coordination and day-to-day HR administration.
- Maintained volunteer records, databases, trackers, forms and confidential documentation.
- Coordinated interviews, meetings, schedules, communications and follow-up activities.
- Prepared HR documents, reports, meeting records and internal communications.
- Supported volunteer engagement, feedback, recognition and team activities.
- Assisted with HR process improvements and provided coordination support to strengthen volunteer experience.