Conscientious and compassionate human resources professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
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Sylvester Ugwoke
Regina,SK
Summary
Overview
16
years of professional experience
Work History
QUANTUM TRAINING CENTRE
Lead HR Consultant
04.2022 - Current
Job overview
- increased the scope of the company’s operations from just Learning & Development to cover end-to-end HR functions and processes
- Assisted and guided clients on HR procedures and program development by devising performance evaluations, job descriptions and industry-standard salary ranges
- Provided human resources, recruiting and resource allocation guidance in commercial consulting environment with over 70% success rate
- Partnered with leaders on HR and business functions using consultative approach to proactively identify and address issues and concerns.
EBENCO GLOBAL LINKS LIMITED
HR Manager
02.2020 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Instituted a bespoke effective recruitment process and reduced employee turnover rate by 50%
- Crafted Job descriptions and performance targets for all employees therefore clarifying roles and responsibilities and increasing employee engagement through our Performance Management System (PMS)
- Designed and harmonized organization’s pay structure and supervised efficient management of organization’s payroll.
- Managed employee disputes by employing conflict resolution techniques.
- Advised decision-makers on complex and confidential matters ranging from performance management to employee relations issues.
- Crafted HR policies and introduced employee Handbook
- Implemented clearly defined reporting structure and format to address communication and planning issues
QUANTUM TRAINING CENTRE
Training Manager
06.2016 - 02.2020
Job overview
- Coordinated effective design, planning, and implementation of 75% of organizations corporate training programs.
- Conferred with clients and conducted surveys to identify training needs for individuals and organizations.
- Communicated all learning and performance objectives, schedules, and training assessments to upper management.
- Conducted research and analysis of learning needs of employees to develop targeted training programs.
- Managed development of e-learning training materials and activities to enhance learning experiences.
- Conducted orientation sessions and organized on-the-job training for new hires.
- Organized and edited training manuals, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
NEECO POWER COMPANY LTD
HR Assistant
10.2015 - 06.2016
Job overview
- Assisted with organization's recruitment process by identifying candidates, performing reference checks, issuing employment contracts and maintenance of records.
- Acted as liaison between our organization and external benefits providers and vendors, which included health, disability, and retirement plan providers.
- Assisted with payroll functions including processing, answering employee questions and fixing processing errors.
- Documented human resources records and maintained confidentiality of sensitive personal information.
- Responded to inquiries by answering telephone calls, in-person questions and emails.
GRIP MARINE & CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Operations Supervisor
11.2011 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Supervised day-to-day departmental operating processes and ensured that targets are met in a most cost effective and efficient manner.
- Oversaw installation of various Electrical and Instrumentation works in compliance with project deliverables in terms of compliance with regulations, Manpower, Equipment and Materials
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
SUKUNU HYDRA BASE CONCEPT LIMITED, Delta
Administration Officer
02.2008 - 11.2011
Job overview
- Monitoring and maintaining office equipment and inventory supplies; orders replacement supplies as needed
- Preparing reports on expenses, office budgets and preparing travel arrangements for office staff and managers
- Drafted and distributed invoices for outstanding payments.
- Processed purchase orders, service contracts and financial reports.
National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC)
Science Teacher
03.2007 - 02.2008
Job overview
- Taught Integrated Science and Mathematics to JSS 3 students with 90% success rate in their JSCE examinations
Education
UNIVERSITY OF BENINBenin-City, Nigeria
MBA
06.2014
University Overview
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITYZaria, Nigeria
B.Sc. from Geology
12.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Training and Development
- Team Leadership
- Client Service and Rapport-Building
- Project Processes
- Consultancy and Advisory
- Workforce Improvements
- Payroll Coordination
- HR Policies
- File and Records Management
- Performance Management
- HRIS Software
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Associate Member, CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT. (ACIPM)
- Full Member, NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT (MITD)
- Graduate Member, NIGERIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT (NIM)
Timeline
Lead HR Consultant
QUANTUM TRAINING CENTRE
04.2022 - Current
HR Manager
EBENCO GLOBAL LINKS LIMITED
02.2020 - 04.2022
Training Manager
QUANTUM TRAINING CENTRE
06.2016 - 02.2020
HR Assistant
NEECO POWER COMPANY LTD
10.2015 - 06.2016
Operations Supervisor
GRIP MARINE & CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
11.2011 - 09.2015
Administration Officer
SUKUNU HYDRA BASE CONCEPT LIMITED, Delta
02.2008 - 11.2011
Science Teacher
National Youth Service Scheme (NYSC)
03.2007 - 02.2008
UNIVERSITY OF BENIN
MBA
AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY
B.Sc. from Geology
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