Okechukwu Dickson Nwokoro
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Proven leader in Human Resources and Operations, adept at streamlining processes and enhancing safety at Polycycle Environmental Inc. Excelled in recruitment, reducing time-to-hire by 15%, and implemented safety protocols, achieving significant cost reductions. Skilled in analytical thinking and team collaboration, with a track record of boosting employee satisfaction and productivity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Supervisor/ Operations and Safety
Polycycle Environmental Inc.
Calgary, AB
11.2024 - Current
- Supervised manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with safety policies and procedures leading to a zero-incident reports within the months
- Conducted routine safety inspections to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards
- Streamlined operational processes, achieving a 10% reduction in costs without compromising quality or safety standards
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize potential hazards within operations
Human Resources Coordinator
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Managed the full recruitment cycle, reducing time-to-hire by 15% through process optimization
- Conducted safety training and implemented hazard identification protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for over 1,600 employees
- Spearheaded employee engagement initiatives, resulting in a 20% increase in satisfaction scores
- Developed and enforced HR policies and procedures, achieving 100% compliance in internal audits
- Produced monthly HR performance indicator reports, informing strategies that improved productivity by 10% year over year
- Streamlined the recruitment process by conducting over 50 structured interviews, ensuring compliance with audit documentation standards, and integrating findings into the organization's management systems to enhance data accuracy and decision-making efficiency
- Developed and implemented strategies to resolve conflicts, effectively reducing workplace tension and increasing productivity
Business Analyst/ Remote
10Alytics
London, UK
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with various stakeholders and subject matter experts to define, gather, analyze, and validate business needs and requirements, resulting in streamlined processes for SAP WorkForce Software Module
- Achieved a 30% reduction in payroll errors within the year 2020 by collaborating with other stakeholders to implement WorkForce Software to automatically enforce labor laws and union rules, ensuring accurate time tracking and overtime calculations for all employees
- Delivered a targeted training program for over 700 employees, leading to a 95% user adoption rate of the self-service portal within the first three months of implementation
- This reduced HR inquiries related to attendance by 40%
- Decreased overtime expenses by 20% within the first quarter of 2023 analyzing overtime trends in WorkForce Software and implementing shift adjustments to align with peak workload periods
- Reduced unscheduled absences by 15% over six months by implementing an automated absence request and approval process in WorkForce Software, enhancing transparency and minimizing last-minute scheduling disruptions
- Increased workforce productivity by 15% within one quarter by adjusting schedules based on real-time data insights from WorkForce Software, aligning shifts with workflow demand to optimize labor distribution
- Used predictive analytics within WorkForce Software to identify patterns in absenteeism, implementing early intervention measures that resulted in a 10% reduction in absenteeism over six months
Principal Labour Relations Officer
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
Abuja, Nigeria
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Investigated workplace incidents and grievances, resolving 90% within 30 days and reducing labor disputes by 20%
- Developed comprehensive employee health and safety policies, reducing workplace accidents by 35%
- Facilitated collective bargaining and compliance with labor laws, enhancing employee retention by 20%
- Led safety audits and implemented corrective actions to address hazards, maintaining 100% regulatory compliance
Senior Executive Officer - Pension and Compensation
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
Abuja, Nigeria
07.2015 - 12.2017
- Administered retirement benefits for 200+ employees, achieving a 95% on-time disbursement rate
- Designed compensation plans and employee incentive programs, reducing attrition by 30%
- Conducted exit interviews and streamlined offboarding processes, ensuring compliance and reducing administrative errors by 25%
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resources Management
Ahmadu Bello University
07.2022
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- Recruitment Coordination and Full Cycle Support
- Employee onboarding and offboarding
- Analytical skills
- Training Program Coordination
- Performance Management
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented & Time Management
Certification
- First Aid, CPR Certification and Basic Life Support Certification (BLS), Alberta Health & Safety Training Institute, Calgary, AB, 11/01/24
- Masters Data Analyst (MDA), 10Alytics, 07/01/24
- Trade Union Negotiation and Team Cohesion Strategies, Herd Consulting, Nigeria, 09/01/21
- PBB Oparation Course Facilitated by Incheon Airport Aviation Academy (IAAA) certified by International Civi Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Personal Information
Title: Human Resources and Safety Generalist
References
Available on Request
Leadershipposition
NiMet Branch President, Senior Staff Association of Government Owned Companies and Statutory Corporations (SSASCGOC)
Professionalaffiliation
Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management, Nigeria, 05/01/24, Fellow Member (FCIHRM)
Timeline
Assistant Supervisor/ Operations and Safety
Polycycle Environmental Inc.
11.2024 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
01.2022 - 09.2024
Business Analyst/ Remote
10Alytics
08.2020 - 09.2024
Principal Labour Relations Officer
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
01.2018 - 12.2021
Senior Executive Officer - Pension and Compensation
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)
07.2015 - 12.2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Human Resources Management
Ahmadu Bello University
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