Josephine Akindele

Results-driven human resources professional with a proven track record in overseeing and optimizing business operations in the banking, microfinance, and technology sectors. With over 12 years of experience, honed skills in enhancing employee engagement, optimizing processes with data-driven insights, and leading digital transformation projects in regulated environments.

Recently relocating to British Columbia, I am eager to contribute to a dynamic bank's HR strategy. My background in strategic leadership and organizational development in a corporate setting has prepared me for a transition into a new field. I bring expertise in managing complex HR functions and driving policy improvements. I focus on leveraging transferable skills to bring value and innovation to diverse industries.

• Strategic HR Transformation: Led a 5-year HR strategic plan at Coronation Bank to align talent management with digital transformation. This included workforce planning models, succession plans for 20 critical roles, and a hybrid working model for over 5,000 employees.
• Enhanced Employee Engagement and Retention: Implemented initiatives at FBN Insurance Broker that raised employee engagement from 65% to 85% in 18 months, reduced voluntary turnover by over 30%, and established a mentorship program connecting over 100 employees with senior leaders.
• Optimized Talent Acquisition and Onboarding: Reduced time-to-hire by up to 50%—from 90 to 45 days at Vstmex Asset Trading and from 25 to 12 days at Food Concepts—through digital-first onboarding platforms and strategic partnerships, accelerating productivity.
• Operational Efficiency and Cost Reduction: Enhanced growth at Jessefield Microfinance Bank by expanding the workforce from 85 to over 200 employees and reducing operational costs by 30% through automation and strategic restructuring.

• Advanced Labour Relations, Luminous Consulting, Vancouver, BC
• Human Resources Management (in view), CPHR Academic Program, Cactus Institute, BC & Yukon