Wifakat Akanji-Oloso
Saint John,New Brunswick
Summary
Accomplished Human Resources Specialist with a proven track record at Morin INC, enhancing personnel engagement and streamlining HR processes. Expert in HRIS maintenance and training development, I've significantly improved employee retention. My strategic approach to pre-employment screening and policies implementation has consistently delivered above-par results, demonstrating both hard and soft skills in dynamic environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Specialist
Morin INC
09.2020 - 08.2023
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
- Assisted with writing job postings and job descriptions for boards.
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
- Partnered with departmental managers to ascertain hiring needs and subsequently provide candidate recommendations.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
New Edge Consulting
02.2017 - 11.2019
- Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Established consistent language and methodology for talent discussions, development, and succession.
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications, and recruitment agencies to source candidates for positions.
- Sourced and screened candidates for several roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to determine job requirements and understand departmental needs.
- Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to corporate hiring managers for consideration.
- Developed and monitored employee recognition programs.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Talent Acquisition Intern
New Edge Consulting
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for the company.
- Assisted in evaluating resumes and interviews, presented qualified candidates to hiring managers, and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Sourced and screened candidates for d roles and worked with hiring managers to coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
Education
Advance Diploma - Human Resources Management
New Brunswick Community College
Saint John, NB06-2024
Skills
- HRIS maintenance
- Management Development
- Personnel engagement
- Training development
- Employee Retention
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Policies implementation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Human Resources Specialist
Morin INC
09.2020 - 08.2023
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
New Edge Consulting
02.2017 - 11.2019
Talent Acquisition Intern
New Edge Consulting
01.2016 - 02.2017
Advance Diploma - Human Resources Management
New Brunswick Community College
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