Aghogho Ojakovo - Human Resources Generalist, Freelancer/Contract

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FreelanceHuman Resources Consultant

Jul. 2025Strategic HR Leader with over a decade of experience driving organizational growth through people-focused solutions, spanning HR consulting, outsourcing, talent management, and culture transformation. Having risen through the ranks from HR operations to Head of HR, I bring hands-on expertise in building HR structures from the ground up, leading multi-subsidiary HR operations, and designing programs that attract, retain, and grow top talent. My background spans both in-house HR leadership and client-facing advisory roles, making me highly adaptable across industries. Key strengths include: • Talent & performance management • HR outsourcing and consulting • Leadership & succession development • Organizational design & workforce planning • Employee engagement & culture transformation • Policy development and compliance • Compensation design (incl. equity/share schemes) I’m currently exploring new opportunities, whether in-house, remote, or consulting, where I can continue to help organizations align their people strategies with business growth. Let’s connect if you’re building something impactful and need a strategic HR partner.

Tenece Professional ServicesHead of Human Resources

Aug. 2024 - Jun. 2025Strategic HR leadership role reporting directly to senior executives, serving as HR Business Partner across six African countries. Strategic Partnership: • Partnered with senior business leaders to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational growth objectives across Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Ethiopia, Côte d'Ivoire, and Uganda • Provided guidance on organizational design and workforce planning, creating comprehensive 3-year manpower plans aligned with business expansion goals • Translated business needs into effective HR solutions through structured stakeholder engagement and data-driven recommendations Talent Management: • Led talent acquisition strategy in collaboration with recruitment teams; established standardized hiring frameworks across all regions • Identified skill gaps and designed multi-year learning and development initiatives including succession planning frameworks for critical roles • Created 12-year employee share ownership scheme linking performance to long-term retention and motivation Employee Relations & Compliance: • Acted as trusted advisor on employee relations matters, ensuring fair and consistent application of policies across diverse jurisdictions • Ensured full compliance with Nigerian labour laws and local regulations across all operating countries; established compliance calendars and audit routines • Developed and implemented group-wide HR policies standardizing employee experience while respecting local legal requirements HR Operations: • Collaborated with HR COEs (Compensation & Benefits, L&D, Payroll) to deliver integrated people solutions • Optimized HRIS systems and HR reporting capabilities to enhance executive visibility and support data-driven decision-making • Prepared and managed HR operations budget; partnered with Finance on cost optimization aligned with business targets Key Achievement: Designed and implemented organizational transformation initiative increasing employee satisfaction by 25% through strategic reward, welfare, and engagement programs.

MacTayHuman Resources Operations Manager

Jan. 2023 - Aug. 2024Managed comprehensive HR operations and outsourcing delivery for major clients across multiple industries. Strategic Partnership: • Served as strategic HR partner to client leadership teams across energy, oil & gas, and utilities sectors • Provided guidance on workforce planning, organizational restructuring, and change management initiatives • Delivered executive reviews, performance dashboards, and strategic recommendations to C-suite stakeholders Talent Management & HR Operations: • Oversaw full HR operations for 2,000+ employees under employer-of-record arrangements across multiple clients • Directed end-to-end talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, and employee lifecycle activities • Managed multi-client payroll processing, benefits administration, and statutory remittances with zero service disruptions Employee Relations & Compliance: • Managed disciplinary actions, grievances, and conflict resolution in line with Nigerian labour laws and client policies • Built scalable SOPs for grievance handling, exit management, and employee relations escalations • Ensured regulatory compliance and audit readiness across all client engagements Stakeholder Management: • Strengthened client partnerships as primary point of contact; influenced contract renewals and expansions through trusted advisory relationships • Coordinated cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver seamless HR service delivery • Enhanced HRIS reporting for real-time metrics and data-driven client decision-making Key Achievement: Drove 100% YoY revenue growth through operational excellence, strategic client partnerships, and improved service margins. Recipient of Customer Centric Award and Leadership Award (2023).

MacTayHuman Resources Team Lead

Jul. 2018 - Dec. 2022Strategic Partnership & Talent Management: • Partnered with business leaders across FMCG, and manufacturing sectors to develop and implement client-specific HR strategies • Led talent acquisition strategy, performance management systems, and learning & development initiatives for diverse client portfolios • Identified skill gaps and supported training interventions aligned with client business objectives Employee Relations & Organizational Effectiveness: • Acted as trusted advisor on employee relations matters; managed grievances, disciplinary processes, and conflict resolution • Conducted HR compliance audits; standardized policies and ensured consistent application across client organizations • Advised stakeholders on change management and organizational design during restructuring initiatives Culture & Engagement: • Designed and implemented targeted engagement programs, career pathways, and manager enablement initiatives • Promoted positive employee experience resulting in 20% reduction in attrition • Championed ethical standards and policy adherence across all client engagements Key Achievement: Reduced client attrition by 20% through strategic engagement, development programs, and improved manager effectiveness.

MacTayHR Business Partner

Jul. 2014 - Jul. 2018• Scaled outsourced workforce from 600 to 1,000+ within 2 years through efficient hiring pipelines and client expansion. • Resolved biometric time-tracking issues and implemented controls to improve workforce accountability and payroll accuracy. • Managed employee lifecycle activities and ensured compliance with labour regulations and client SLAs. Key Achievement: Recipient of "Beyond the Call of Duty" Award (2018) for exceptional client service and HR partnership.

The Learning Field schoolComputer Instructor

Sep. 2013 - Jun. 2014Lagos Nigeria

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