Olu Kuti
Recruiter
Toronto,ON
Summary
A goal-oriented Talent Recruiter with adept analytical, strategic, operational, creative & innovative skills, honed by extensive experience in Talent Acquisition & Management and Talent Onboarding. I have supported businesses in the following industries: Information Technology, Learning & Development, Financial Services (Non-banking) and Transportation. I believe the most effective approach to attracting top talent is to have sound talent attraction strategies and ensure a seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment cycle. I genuinely enjoy helping people advance their careers and support organization's growth.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
VP, Talent Acquisition
Metro Africa Xpress (MAX)
03.2022 - Current
- Successfully hired 86% of critical roles assigned, with a 98% success rate at confirmations (2025)
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline recruitment processes, reducing time-to-fill positions significantly
- Collaborated with hiring managers to refine job descriptions and establish selection criteria
- Developed and implemented innovative sourcing techniques to attract diverse candidate pools
- Led talent acquisition strategy to align with organizational goals and workforce planning
- Established strong relationships with universities and industry organizations to attract top talent through on-campus events and career fairs
- Enhanced candidate pool quality by implementing targeted recruitment strategies and leveraging professional networks.
- Implemented effective sourcing techniques, utilizing LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and other advanced search methods for hard-to-fill roles
Human Resources Business Partner
The Concept Group
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Talent Planning: Identified and developed a top-class, effective departmental structure and staffing needs for the Credit Risk Department, which led to a 25% increase in productivity.
- Recruitment: Consulted with hiring managers to develop and execute compelling recruitment strategies and tactics aimed at sourcing, screening, and selecting a highly talented and diverse workforce in an efficient, cost-effective, and timely manner. Critical role gaps were closed to a 65% completion rate from 12%.
- Succession Planning: Designed and implemented standardized, well-structured succession and replacement plans to continuously meet the manpower needs of each department across the Group in a timely manner.
Human Resources Generalist
Dancom Technologies Limited
08.2016 - 11.2020
- Managed full-cycle recruitment process, enhancing talent acquisition strategies for diverse roles
- Facilitated criminal background check process for new hires
- Developed and implemented employee onboarding programs to improve new hire retention rates
- Facilitated training sessions on HR policies, ensuring compliance and understanding among staff
- Streamlined performance evaluation processes, aligning them with organizational goals and employee development
- Advised management on employee relations issues, fostering a positive workplace culture and resolving conflicts
- Led initiatives to enhance employee engagement, resulting in increased morale and productivity levels
- Analyzed HR metrics to identify trends, providing insights for strategic decision-making in workforce planning
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee information in HRIS system ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven decisionmaking
- Provided guidance to managers and employees on talent management, payroll, FMLA and benefits
Education
Master's Degree - Organizational Behavior
University of Lagos
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria01.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology
University of Ilorin
Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria08-2015
Skills
Talent acquisition strategy
Recruitment process optimization
Candidate relationship management
Sourcing techniques
Cross-functional collaboration
Job description development
Diversity recruitment strategies
Employee onboarding programs
Accomplishments
- Optimized recruitment process
- Developed successor planning strategies
- Achieved 23-day average for filling senior positions
- Oversaw ATS platform selection and onboarding process
- Directed recruitment aid services efficiently
- Executed a comprehensive onboarding strategy
Timeline
VP, Talent Acquisition
Metro Africa Xpress (MAX)
03.2022 - Current
Human Resources Business Partner
The Concept Group
09.2021 - 02.2022
Human Resources Generalist
Dancom Technologies Limited
08.2016 - 11.2020
Master's Degree - Organizational Behavior
University of Lagos
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology
University of Ilorin
Key Competencies And Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent Management
- Onboarding
- Interview Coordination
- Policy Review, Development & Improvement
- Use of Applicant Tracking Systems
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- HR Operations
- Organizational Skills