Oyedoyin Ajala
Oyedoyin Ajala

Senior Human Resources Professional

Not looking · Member since 4 Nov 2026
Location
Lagos, Nigeria
Desired salary
2500–6000 USD/monthly
Work preference
Remote Only
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a strategic Human Resources professional with over 10 years of progressive experience in HR management, operations, talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, payroll, compliance, policy development, and Learning & Development.

I currently lead the HR function for a nationwide private security services organization with a 166-employee workforce. I oversee the full employee lifecycle and provide both strategic and operational direction across recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, payroll, benefits, performance, compliance, and employee development.

I am experienced in leading HR teams and partnering with senior leaders to turn business needs into practical workforce strategies, policies, procedures, and people-management initiatives. I have developed and implemented more than 20 HR policies, procedures, and SOPs to improve governance, consistency, and compliance.

My Learning and Development experience includes training needs analysis, instructional design, curriculum development, facilitation, and evaluation. I have developed more than 12 structured training programmes and delivered or coordinated training for over 100 employees across five locations.

I have administered payroll and benefits for large employee populations, managed performance processes, supported disciplinary and grievance matters, and maintained confidential employee records. I use BREATH HR and Microsoft 365 tools to support HR information management, reporting, documentation, and operational efficiency.

I hold an MBA in Human Resources Management and maintain professional affiliations with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria and the Nigerian Institute of Management. I bring a practical, employee-focused, and business-aligned approach to building effective HR systems and developing high-performing workforces.

Notice period: 1 month

Skills

33 capabilities

Experience

Career history

Human Resources Manager / Head of Human Resources Vanni International Security Systems Limited

Provide strategic and operational HR leadership for a nationwide workforce of 166 employees. Lead a six-member HR team and oversee recruitment, workforce planning, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits, payroll, compliance, policy development, and Learning & Development.

Administer monthly payroll and employee benefits, including health insurance and group life insurance. Lead the performance-management cycle for approximately 100 employees, including objective setting, KPI alignment, appraisals, feedback, ratings, and development planning.

Developed and implemented more than 20 HR policies, procedures, and SOPs. Lead training needs analysis and developed more than 12 structured learning programmes, delivering or coordinating training for over 100 employees across five locations.

Manage HR processes through BREATH HR, maintain confidential employee records, advise managers on disciplinary and employee-relations matters, and develop job descriptions, onboarding materials, employee forms, policies, and training resources.

Group Human Resources Manager Repton Group

Led HR operations for a group workforce of 110 employees across six business units. Partnered with unit heads to align HR operations, employee-management practices, and workforce requirements with organizational and commercial objectives.

Led a three-member HR team and coordinated recruitment, payroll, employee records, performance management, employee development, attendance, leave administration, onboarding, and exit processes.

Managed more than 60 recruitment and selection processes across group companies, from workforce requirement identification and candidate assessment through selection and onboarding. Implemented HR policies and procedures to improve consistency across business units.

Supported management with confidential correspondence, employee concerns, staffing requirements, and employee-related decision-making.

Head, Corporate Sales Repton Group

Led a four-member corporate sales team, providing direction for client acquisition, relationship management, and commercial opportunity development.

Managed client relationships, participated in contract negotiations, developed departmental policies and procedures, and delivered presentations to prospective clients and stakeholders.

Business Development Manager Repton Group

Researched target markets and identified new business-development opportunities. Developed market-entry initiatives, quotations, commercial proposals, and team business-development goals.

Supported management decision-making through market research, opportunity analysis, and commercial strategy development.

Head, Customer Service Management Repton Group

Supervised a two-member customer service team and coordinated customer enquiries, service issues, and customer-satisfaction activities.

Monitored feedback, supported service-quality improvements, oversaw debt follow-up and price-confirmation communications, and provided operational support to customer-facing employees.

Administrative Officer Olaprints Limited

Coordinated daily administrative and operational activities, supervised staff, managed client relationships, and maintained transaction records.

Supported the efficient delivery of office operations and administrative processes.

Secretary to Assistant General Manager Lagos State Development & Property Corporation

Supported executive office operations, including payroll preparation, leave administration, recruitment interviews, confidential records management, and official correspondence.

Provided administrative support to the Assistant General Manager and maintained confidential documentation.

Commerce & English Teacher Government Secondary School / Government College

Planned and delivered Commerce and English instruction for secondary school learners in Sokoto and Lagos.

Developed learning materials and assessments, monitored learner performance, and provided developmental feedback.

State Financial Secretary & Treasurer Nigerian Christian Corpers' Fellowship

Managed weekly financial lodgements and disbursements for the organization.

Maintained financial records and prepared monthly financial reports.

Radio Presenter RIMA FM

Presented weekly radio programming, including current-affairs segments.

Developed research, interviewing, communication, and public-presentation skills.

Education

Learning history

National Open University of Nigeria

MBA, Human Resources Management

Master of Business Administration in Human Resources Management.

University of Lagos, Akoka

B.Sc. (Hons), Education - Business Studies

Bachelor of Science with honours in Education, specializing in Business Studies.

Barachel Model College

West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC)

Secondary school certificate.

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