Open to opportunities

Adeniyi Sunday

@adeniyisunday

Nigeria

Message

What I'm looking for

I’m looking to partner with organizations where HR strategy, workforce analytics, and consulting execution drive measurable growth. I want to lead transformation, build high-performing teams, and deliver data-backed hiring, retention, and performance outcomes.

I am a Human Resource Consultant with over 10 years of active experience helping high-performing businesses in Nigeria build teams that drive revenue. I am the founder of People2profit Nigeria, a strategic HR consulting firm that specializes in talent acquisition, business operations, and inclusive growth strategies for organizations across Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and nationwide.

Core Expertise:

End-to-end recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, local and expatriate positions across all levels e.g entry, Mid-level and C-Suite and achieve 95% success rate progressively

Multi-channel sourcing: proficient in ATS integration, Boolean search expert, LinkedIn/WhatsApp headhunting, alumni & professional networks etc.

Practical candidate assessment: role-play simulations, reference verification, regional/cultural fit evaluation etc

Remote-ready processes: virtual interviews, digital onboarding support, cross-timezone collaboration etc.

Key Achievements:

• I Delivered a Sales Manager for Oil & Lubricants covering all 6 Nigerian geopolitical zones – candidate had existing distributor networks and started driving revenue within 60 days

• Filled both Technical and expatriate and local roles for an engineering organization on a tight timeline, managing cross-border compliance and cultural integration

• Built a warm pipeline of 20000+ pre-vetted tech and non-tech candidates for a potential expansion across west african countries, North America, Philippines, Pakistani, Indian, USA, etc.

• Reduced time-to-hire by 40% for clients through ATS automation and regional talent mapping

Education & Development:

• MSc, Industrial and Labor Relations (in progress)

• BSc, Art History – leveraging curation and education principles for scalable HR solutions

• Certifications: SHRM, PMP, HSE

Interests & Availability:

I am actively seeking remote, USD-paying opportunities as a Freelance Recruiter, Talent Sourcer, or Talent Partner for companies hiring across Africa. I work WAT (UTC+1) and can overlap with EST mornings or CET afternoons. I am also building "Boss and Bros," a video content platform explaining HR and business concepts in pidgin English for African entrepreneurs.

Let's connect if you need a recruiter who knows Nigerian talent, understands regional market dynamics, and delivers results – remotely.

Strategic HR. Real Results. Made for Global Teams.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head of Consulting Services

Current

People2Profit Nigeria

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

Led HR consulting and client delivery across multiple sectors, managing a team of 9 and coordinating HR operations for 5,000+ external employees. Drove revenue growth from ₦50M to ₦180M in 2 years (+260%), reduced client hiring costs by 25%, cut time-to-fill senior roles by 30%, and achieved 95% client satisfaction.

HR Consulting Workforce Planning Workforce Analytics HRIS Management Talent Management

HR Business Partner

Nigerian Bag Manufacturing Co

Apr 2022 - Nov 2024 (2 years 7 months)

Managed end-to-end HR operations for 1,300+ factory workers, including outsourced workforce HR and compliance. Delivered 99.8% payroll accuracy on ₦45M+ monthly disbursements, reduced turnover by 15% (₦250,000 annual savings), filled 230+ roles within SLA timelines, and cut onboarding time from 6 weeks to 10 days while maintaining 100% Labour Act compliance.

HR Operations Payroll Management Talent Acquisition Onboarding Employee Relations HRPayHub Ropay

Talent Acquisition Manager

Zaika Foods Limited

Jan 2021 - Mar 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Owned talent acquisition strategy for Zaika and subsidiaries across FMCG, Oil & Gas, Energy, Food & Beverage, and HORECA while leading 6 HR professionals. Reduced cost-per-hire by 22%, achieved 92% hiring forecast accuracy, cut time-to-hire by 25% using an ATS, improved hiring quality with structured scorecards, and maintained 98% hiring manager satisfaction.

Talent Acquisition Strategy Workforce Planning Labor Market Analysis ATS Hiring Forecasts

HR Intern / Assistant

Lead-Leap Consulting

Sep 2016 - Jun 2018 (1 year 9 months)

Supported HR operations including HR database management, payroll processing, recruitment coordination, and regulatory compliance. Maintained a 100% accurate HR database for 500+ employees, processed payroll for 200+ staff without errors, conducted background checks and medical exams for 150+ hires, and achieved 95% compliance in documentation and file management.

HR & Administration Payroll Processing Recruitment support Background Checks HR Compliance HR Documentation

Lead Recruiter & Trainer

PG Consulting

Aug 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 5 months)

Led recruitment and learning & development for a consulting firm, managing a team of three. Increased consulting revenue by 25% within 12 months (+₦55M), secured ₦6M annual client revenues, delivered ₦2M training engagements, reduced consulting costs by 25% (₦400,000 annually), and built leadership pipelines by preparing 12 high-potential employees for promotion.

Recruitment Leadership Learning Development Training Delivery Revenue Growth Cost Optimization Blended Learning Training ROI (Kirkpatrick Model)