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Kreston PedaboHead of Human Resources
Jan. 2025NigeriaA Tax, Audit and Advisory firm. Design and execution of HR strategies to enable/support business growth (financial and non-financial).
Sterling BankHead of Organization Development
Jul. 2022 - Jan. 2025Lagos State, NigeriaA dynamic and fast evolving tech-driven and product-oriented commercial bank with dominant focus on the health, education, agriculture, renewable energy and transportation (H.E.A.R.T) sectors. Had 2 direct reports. 1. Develop organization development programmes, plans and strategies based on the bank’s goals and map out implementation plans accordingly. 2. Carry out periodic evaluation of organizational systems and make recommendations from improvement where necessary. 3. Develop business structures in ways that align with the organization’s strategy, global standards and market demands while ensuring full optimization of manpower and other resources needed to achieve business goals. 4. Collaborate with the Change Management team to ensure seamless alignment on structural and cultural change exercises as well as personnel capacity development for change—ensuring staff possess an agile mindset. 5. Collaborate with other groups and units to ensure alignment of systems with a view to enhancing organizational functioning. 6. Provide strategic and operational leadership to the Organization Development unit with a view to optimizing unit performance and advancing the bank’s goals. 7. Display thought leadership on OD matters during stakeholder engagements across the bank. 8. Provide OD consultancy and advisory services to businesses across the bank. 9. Design programmes to drive optimal manpower utilization and organizational cohesiveness through enrichment and enlargement of jobs as well as cross-functional interdependencies and collaborations. 10. Oversee the measurement of impact of OD initiatives and scale or revise initiatives for more organization-wide impact. 11. Design and oversee the implementation of OD risk mitigation strategies. 12. Provide periodic reports on implementation and impact of OD initiatives. Leading the Organizational Development shared services for Sterling Financial Holding Company, Sterling Bank, and the Alternative Bank
BISWAL LIMITEDHR Training Consultant
Sep. 2021 - Sep. 2021A telecommunications infrastructure support company. This was a soft skill training for a junior manager. The scope of competencies covered are: effective communication, reporting, effective presentation, leadership and emotional intelligence.
Sterling Bank PlcOrganization Development Advisor (Team Lead)
Apr. 2021 - Jul. 20221. Implement policies and procedures relating to organizational development. 2. Facilitate implementation of appropriate change management initiatives associated with organizational transition activities. 3. Provide input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. 4. Contribute research, analysis, and ideas to the development of HR strategy to ensure that organizational development initiatives are appropriately integrated and aligned with strategic and business goals. 5. Support specific performance improvement initiatives, e.g. through the implementation of a new behavioral competency framework and 360-degree feedback process. 6. Implement internal diagnosis, process/system reviews in order to understand barriers and possible solutions, conducting external research into good practice and new ideas. 7. Design and facilitate in-house events (e.g. workshops, away days) as required. 8. Work with the Internal Communications Manager to ensure effective communication and consultation processes and to build staff engagement.
Critical Rescue InternationalHuman Resource Management Consultant
Nov. 2020 - Dec. 2020Lagos, NigeriaA medical services company with focus on provision of primary healthcare, occupational health, virtual clinic services, accident and trauma cover etc. Provision of recruitment services.
Check D'Deck HomesHuman Resources Management Consultant
Nov. 2020 - Nov. 2020Lagos, NigeriaA real estate management firm. Conducting Effective HR Audit and Documentation This training was aimed at equipping the HR and Admin staff with the basics of information gathering, and critical analysis of HR systems with a view to revamping or setting up robust HR systems that can contribute to the growth of the company. The importance and nitty gritty of documentation of HR activities were part of the engaging session.
Tom Associates TrainingOn-Demand HR Training Specialist/Consultant
Sep. 2020 - Jul. 2023Lagos, NigeriaA training company offering management training services to companies in private and public sectors. Delivered training programmes (to a total of 50+ junior, mid-level and senior professionals) on: 1. Intermediate Skills for Human Resource Management (Participants: Employees of Bureau of Public Enterprise) 2. Managing the Learning and Development Function (Participants: Employees of Nigerian Breweries Plc) 3. Managing the Learning and Development Function (Participants: Employees of Central Bank of Nigeria) 4. Leading with Emotional Intelligence (Participants: Employees of Central Bank of Nigeria, and Peter & Jane Ltd) 5. Competencies in Human Resource Management--Basic Human Resource Management (Participants: Employees of Peter & Jane Ltd., & Farmforte) 6. Superior Competencies in Human Resource Management (Participants: Senior Employees of Central Bank of Nigeria) 7. Advanced Human Resource Management (Participants: Employees of National Pension Commission (PenCom), Gas Aggregation Company Ltd, and Incel Group)
TDS Hitech Solutions LtdHuman Resources Management Consultant
Sep. 2020 - Nov. 2020Lagos, NigeriaA systems integrator company that delivers technology solutions in the spheres of IT, Connectivity, and Renewable Energy. The goal of this HR transformation project was to revamp the HR system and position it as a strategic contributor to the business growth objectives of the company. Focal areas addressed by the team (which I am part of) were structure, policies, processes, and people--all seamlessly aligned to guarantee success of the strategic and operational objectives of the company.
Skill Refinery Graduate SolutionsHuman Resources Management Consultant
Aug. 2020 - Sep. 2020Lagos, NigeriaA training company aimed at instilling in graduates skills highly sought after by employers. The scope of this HR consulting assignment was relatively narrow because it revolved around preparation of job profiles, rewards packages as well as sourcing for pioneer staff of the company.
R28 HoldingsHR & OD Project Consultant
Jun. 2020 - Jan. 2021Lagos, NigeriaA Holding Company with investments in diverse business interests cutting across construction, real estate development, telecom infrastructure support, aviation, mining, steel fabrication etc. This project was aimed at consolidating all affiliated firms (within diverse industries) to form a group of companies and at the same time developing the structures, strategies, policies, processes, and human capital specifications of the holding company to guide the attraction and engagement of the right people to man available positions with the aim of achieving the strategic objectives of the group. The group has over 10 subsidiaries with a combined workforce of over 1400 at the time. By far my biggest and most challenging consulting project owing to many deep and extensive stakeholder engagements and organizational analyses of the subsidiaries across Lagos State prior to designing the Holding Company governance framework.
Data Science NigeriaHuman Resources Management Consultant
Dec. 2019 - Dec. 2019Lagos, NigeriaA Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) not-for-profit organisation. The training was titled Nurturing A Healthy Culture. Due to the key role culture plays in determining organizational growth, this training was specifically designed to equip staff and management with insights and skills needed to nurture a high-performance driven culture. Leadership, core values, performance management, rewards management among other factors were emphasized. In attendance were 20+ participants adept at issues around artificial intelligence.
IDEATION DEVELOPMENT COMPANY LIMITEDHuman Resources Management Consultant
Dec. 2019 - Dec. 2019Lagos, NigeriaA construction, engineering and real estate development company. The employee capacity building training which covered aspects like team building, interpersonal skills development, compliance with company safety rules, and equipment maintenance policies etc. was targeted at the construction workers of the company. The training approaches adopted were exercises (practical sessions) and lectures. The exercises were aimed at equipping them (the construction workers) with team building and other hands-on skills while the lectures were to guide them as well as deepen their insights. There were over 80 construction workers in attendance.
Pandagric Novum LimitedHR and OD Project Consultant
Sep. 2019 - Feb. 2020An integrated commercial agriculture and agri-procesing company. I acted as an associate HR consultant to revamp the HR system of a factory in the agro-allied industry based in the hinterlands of northern Nigeria (with little to no phone network connectivity). Specifically, I and my colleagues (fellow consultants) audited the existing HR system to identify lapses and we went on to design short-term and mid-term organograms, HR policies and process maps, job profiles et cetera as well as managed the restructuring project which was midwifed by a change management programme. Those were in addition to provision of advisory and recruitment services. Our professional engagement was strategic because it was geared towards supporting the company's expansion move from 170+ staff to 400+ staff. This project spanned 6 months.
Data Science NigeriaResearch Consultant (Training Facilitator)
Sep. 2019 - Sep. 2019Lagos, NigeriaThe two days training was on academic paper writing and it was aimed at equipping young researchers of Data Science Nigeria (an Artificial Intelligence hub) with vital research skills. The training covered key research areas like literature review, methodology, report writing and referencing. There were 10 people in attendance.
Addosser Microfinance BankResource Specialist (Mental Health Seminar Facilitator)
Jul. 2019 - Jul. 2019Lagos, NigeriaThe seminar was on mental health issues in the workplace. As a trained psychologist, I identified and discussed factors (practices etc) that negatively impact mental health in organizations and offered practical/sustainable solutions to addressing such challenges. There were about 30 people in attendance.
Solution Media & InfotechHuman Resources Management Consultant
Apr. 2019 - Apr. 2019Lagos, NigeriaA professional interactive, creative and hi-tech multimedia company. Owners of Hi-Impact Planet. The training was on strategic performance and improvement of job performance. The main idea was to communicate the importance of paying more attention to job tasks, and projects that are core and highly strategic to the realization of the company's objectives. Also, to educate the trainees on practical and sustainable ways to improve job performance. The over 20 attendees were members of the Sales and Marketing, and Human Resource departments.
Sharemind LagosHuman Resource and Admin Manager
Sep. 2018 - Jan. 2019NigeriaA media strategy and buying agency. Part of the Management Team. Had 3 direct reports and 6 indirect reports. Develop fair HR policies and procedures subject to management approval and ensure employees understand and comply with them. Design and implement effective recruitment and selection programmes. Manage the company’s performance management exercise. Design and implement compensation and benefits packages. Design and monitor the Human Resource department’s budget. Design and implement employee retention programmes. Oversee the company’s training and development programmes. Oversee daily operations of the Human Resource department. Facilitate management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other related issues. Design and implement human resource strategies needed to drive business objectives. Provide weekly reports on the Human Resource department activities. Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management activities in the organization. Provide advisory services to the management on human resource related issues as it relates to the business. Develop processes to aid smooth running of administrative functions. Oversee the activities of the Administrative Executive. Oversee the activities of the IT Officer. Oversee the activities of the Front Desk Executive.
BluDive Technologies LtdHuman Resource Management Executive (Pioneer HR Staff)
Feb. 2018 - Jul. 2018Lekki, LagosAn ICT solutions company. Pioneer HR staff. Part of the Management Team. Had 1 direct report. Develop fair HR policies and procedures subject to management approval and ensure employees understand and comply with them Implement effective recruitment and selection programmes Design performance review policies and procedures subject to management approval and ensure employees understand and comply with them Design and implement compensation and benefits packages Monitor the Human Resource department’s budget Design and implement employee retention programmes Oversee training and development programmes Oversee daily operations of the Human Resource and Admin department Facilitate management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances or other related issues Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management activities in the organization Provide advisory services to the management on human resource related issues Key Achievements in Building the HR Department Development of job profiles for each position Design of organizational structure Design of performance appraisal tool Development of recruitment and selection policy and procedure Development of performance management policy and procedure Development of compensation and benefits policy Development of promotion policy Development of employee exit management policy Development of training policy and procedure Development of employee code of conduct Development of disciplinary policy and procedure Development of grievance and conflict resolution policy and procedure Development of employee retention policy Development of anti-sexual harassment policy Design of a change management model Design of salary grades for technical and non-technical staff Design of employee expectation survey (a retention tool) Championing of design and alignment of corporate, departmental and individual objectives Design of organizational business-HR strategy etc.
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria CIPM (Official LinkedIn Account)Lecturer at 2 accredited lecture/study centres
Nov. 2017 - Oct. 2021Taught over 200 aspiring and practising Nigerian HR professionals (cut across different companies within and outside Nigeria): 1.) Learning and Development (Formerly Training and Development) 2.) Presentation Skills
Lagos Business School, Pan-Atlantic UniversityHuman Resource Officer
Sep. 2017 - Nov. 2017Km 22, Lekki-Epe Expressway, Ajah, LagosSpan of control: managed 7 drivers. Collation and uploading of employees’ performance objectives on the performance management portal Notification of employees of bi-annual performance appraisals Collation and sorting of bi-annual performance appraisals of employees Preparation of annual training plan Notification of employees of training programmes Compilation of training evaluations using the Kirk Patrick’s model Management of logistics (drivers, and transportation of employees and students) Occasional assistance with recruitment and selection of job applicants
The Education Partnership (TEP) CentreResearch Consultant (Workshop Facilitator)
Jul. 2017 - Jul. 2017Abuja, NigeriaA pioneer in the emerging field of Education Partnership, specialising in research, design, implementation, support and evaluation of education programmes, projects and initiatives across the public, private and non-profit sectors. The workshop facilitated was on best practices in research design. It was one of many workshops at the Nigerian Education Innovation Summit (NEDIS) which took place at Sheraton Hotels and Towers, Abuja. The workshop was aimed at moving from research evidence to policy formulation. Concretely, my session was aimed at identifying the best research designs that will aid formulation of robust policies to address issues in society especially the education sector.
BISWAL LIMITEDHuman Resources Management Consultant
Nov. 2016 - Nov. 2016Lagos, NigeriaA telecommunications infrastructure support company. Personality Assessment in Employee Selection. The aim of this training was to emphasize the importance of assessing personalities of job applicants (in addition to assessment of their cognitive abilities) prior to selection and placement in Biswal Limited or any other organization. Specifically, I demonstrated to the HR, and Admin. Departments of Biswal Limited how to use the Big Five Personality Inventory in assessing personalities of individuals. Some research studies were cited to show which personality traits are correlated to desirable (as well as undesirable) job attitudes and behaviours. The training was concluded by underscoring the need to manage stress effectively so as not to stretch employees beyond their coping limits. This was said against the backdrop of the discussion of a few cases on personality disorders in the workplace.
Lagos Business SchoolVolunteer In-House Research Training Facilitator
Jan. 2015 - Sep. 2017Training on Qualitative Data Analyses (2017); (Audience:Research Department, Lagos Business School, Lagos) Training on Research Methodology:A Detailed Perspective (2017); (Audience:Research Department, Lagos Business School, Lagos) Training on Literature Review:A Detailed Perspective (2017); (Audience:Research Department, Lagos Business School, Lagos) Training on Scale/Questionnaire Development (2016); (Audience:PhD Students and Research Assistants of the Lagos Business School, Lagos) Training on Mapping Reviewed Literature with Atlas-ti Software (2016); (Audience:Faculty Members and Research Assistants of the Lagos Business School, Lagos) Training on Theory Development: A Conceptual Framework Approach (2016); (Audience: Research Assistants of the Lagos Business School, Lagos) Training on Research Methodology (2016); (Audience: Research Assistants of the Lagos Business School, Lagos) Training on Theory Development: A Grounded Theory Approach and Introduction to Use of Atlas-ti (2015); (Audience: Research Assistants and PhD Students of the Lagos Business School, Lagos)
Nigerian Association of Psychology Students (NAPS)Volunteer Research Training Facilitator
Jan. 2015 - Dec. 2016Department of Psychology, University of IbadanVolunteered to give back to my department. Literature Review, Research Design and Data Analyses (2016); (Audience: Final Year Students of the Department of Psychology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan) Research Project Writing and Quantitative Data Analyses (2015); (Audience: Final Year Students of the Department of Psychology, University of Ibadan, Ibadan)
Lagos Business SchoolMarketing Management Researcher
Nov. 2014 - Sep. 2017Source for data needed for book and academic publications. Gather data and references for research work. Conduct preliminary studies and other fact finding assignments to facilitate research activities. Seek out Industry contacts for technical data and cases studies. Liaise with industry managers for business data authentication. Interview firms to extract vital information for case study preparations and book publication. Develop and present complex reports on assigned tasks. Additional duties: Occasional supervision, and grading of entrance examinations for part-time MBA candidates. Planning and organization of LBS Young Talent Programme.
Nigerian-German Chemicals PlcHuman Resources Management Consultant
May. 2014 - May. 2014Ogun, NigeriaA leading manufacturer and distributor of beverage and pharmaceutical products. My consulting assignment was to facilitate the selection of recruited management trainees using a robust selection approach. We (i.e. I and staff of the HR department) utilized a test battery (a cognitive ability test, and a personality assessment tool which I assembled) in selecting the candidates who were most suitable for the vacant positions. The essence of using a test battery was to capture different key personal attributes that will influence their performance if employed.
Nigerian-German Chemicals PlcGraduate Human Resource Management Intern
Apr. 2013 - Sep. 2013Sango Ota, Ogun StateAs part of my master's degree programme, I had a 6-month internship where I learnt and achieved the following: --Job Analyses/Design of job profiles --Recruitment and Selection --Design of an employment test battery for entry level job applicants --Employees’ records keeping --In-house training on personality assessment
Police Detective College (Training Centre of the Nigeria Police Force on Crime Detection)Psychology Lecturer (NYSC)
Mar. 2011 - Feb. 2012Enugu, NigeriaA Nigeria Police Force (NPF) training institute offering short courses on crime detection, investigation etc. Delivered lectures to a total of 500+ Constables, Corporals, Sergeants and Inspectors of the Nigeria Police Force (from the 36 State Commands, Police Colleges and Federal Capital Territory) on: Introduction to Psychology Emotion, Learning and Memory Crime Detection: A Psychological Perspective Errors in Eyewitnesses’ Account: A Psychological View (Introduced into the curriculum and first taught by me) Observation Techniques Elements of Social Psychology Attribution (Introduced into the curriculum and first taught by me) NYSC Leadership Position: President, Mass Literacy CDS Group
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