Head of People & Talent

Lead the human capital strategy for OMSA and OPAC Refineries, covering talent management, performance, learning, leadership development, engagement, and culture transformation.

Built the organisation’s first learning and development framework, performance management system, competency and skills assessment frameworks, and succession planning framework. Led engagement initiatives that increased engagement scores by 16% and launched the Ideas Tank platform, generating more than 30 ideas and implementing five operational improvements.

Delivered tailored recruitment, talent management, and learning solutions to more than 20 private- and public-sector clients. Sourced, assessed, and placed more than 150 candidates across multiple industries.

Designed customised training programmes that improved workforce performance and behavioural outcomes. Led internal change management initiatives and achieved 90% of client onboarding and engagement targets.

Implemented the learning and development strategy through coaching, classroom learning, and e-learning aligned with business priorities.

Developed engagement action plans that improved job satisfaction survey scores by 12% in four months. Introduced a leadership Fireside Chat programme and launched initiatives supporting innovation, diversity, and inclusion.

Provided strategic HR support across multiple business units serving approximately 200 employees. Led engagement initiatives that increased survey participation to 98% and improved engagement and satisfaction metrics.

Reduced interview-to-offer time by 25%, introduced an interview feedback process that increased internal candidate success rates by 70%, and delivered targeted learning interventions for identified skill gaps.

Developed and executed the employee engagement strategy, contributing to a 21% increase in engagement scores in Q4 2020. Delivered end-to-end engagement programmes and internal communication campaigns.

Designed employee surveys, action plans, HR dashboards, and people analytics to support stronger decision-making. Received the CEO’s Award for Exceptional Performance in 2020 and 2021.

Revamped business operations, improving client retention and sustaining revenue from more than 80% of the client base.

Advised private- and public-sector clients on recruitment and talent development while leading business growth strategies that strengthened market positioning.

Developed and executed an enterprise-wide engagement strategy that increased the engagement index by 30%. Designed training programmes for more than 500 employees, improving productivity by 20%.

Streamlined performance management processes, reduced administrative workload, improved employee satisfaction, and led recruitment and talent management initiatives that consistently met hiring targets.

Delivered culture change initiatives including an Ideas Bank, reward and recognition activities, and executive engagement programmes that improved engagement and satisfaction scores by 15%.

Developed change communication strategies aligned across branches and employee levels, supporting adoption of culture and people initiatives.

Managed learning and onboarding programmes and an annual training budget of ₦500 million. Reduced learning costs by 10% while maintaining content and delivery quality.

Implemented a mentoring programme that achieved 100% employee satisfaction and increased new-hire programme evaluation scores by 20%.

Delivered leadership and skills development programmes for more than 500 managers and supervisors.

Improved learning outcomes and job satisfaction by 25% through targeted learning interventions.

Managed end-to-end client recruitment processes and delivered training programmes.

Supported HR consulting engagements involving candidate sourcing, assessment, placement, and workforce development.

Managed travel coordination and embassy liaison activities across multiple locations, including National Youth Service Corps placement from April 2008 to February 2009.

Restructured operational and visa strategies to achieve 18% cost savings and established a monitoring and feedback framework that reduced monthly service complaints.

Executive leadership programme.

Master of Science in International Human Resource Management.

Corporate Social Responsibility course.

Bachelor of Arts in French Language.