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Fiona Nadia

@fionanadia

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Seasoned HR and recruitment leader improving retention, hiring speed, and employee experiences.

Kenya

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead HR and recruitment with measurable impact—streamlining processes, improving retention and onboarding, and using data to strengthen employee relations, training, and inclusive workplace culture.

I am a seasoned Human Resources Professional with over a decade of experience, combining HR Coordinator work with process improvement, payroll management, employee relations, and onboarding. I focus on building systems that make HR easier to run and better for people—achieving strong outcomes like elevating staff retention rates to 80%, reducing recruiting lead time by 50%, and enhancing employee training participation to 90%.

In my HR consulting work, I led salary benchmarking initiatives and employee engagement surveys to support competitive compensation strategies. I also developed performance management systems, designed leadership development programs, and created onboarding frameworks that reduce new hire time-to-productivity.

I have managed comprehensive HR operations end-to-end—recruitment tracking, HR records oversight, benefits administration, and HRIS maintenance using Oracle PeopleSoft (HR analytics, recruitment tracking). I bring a strong commitment to inclusivity, confidentiality, and collaborative teamwork, grounded in clear communication and integrity.

Most recently, as a Recruitment Team Lead (Remote), I streamline end-to-end recruitment processes, lead and mentor a distributed team, and implement data-driven decision-making. I oversee onboarding for new remote team members and maintain HR systems with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Recruitment Team Lead (Remote)

Current

RecruitifyHR

Aug 2023 - Present (3 years)

Streamlined end-to-end recruitment processes and led a remote recruitment team, including onboarding for new remote team members and maintaining HR records and HR systems. Developed talent acquisition strategies, implemented data-driven decision-making, and improved team performance while aligning with hiring managers’ goals.

Talent Acquisition Team Leadership Onboarding Recruitment Strategy Data Driven Decision Making Stakeholder Management Social Media Recruiting Employee records management HR Systems Administration Mentorship Training

HR Consultant (Freelance)

Employeement Consulting

Jan 2014 - Jun 2023 (9 years 5 months)

Provided freelance HR consulting across workforce planning, recruitment, retention, and performance management. Led HR policy development, diversity and inclusion initiatives, HR technology solutions, change management, conflict resolution, and salary benchmarking and engagement survey programs.

Strategic Workforce Planning Recruitment Talent Acquisition Support HR Policy Diversity And Inclusion HR Technology Implementation Change Management Conflict Resolution Salary Benchmarking Compensation Surveys

Casework Assistant

ChurchWorldService / Resettlement Support Centre

Aug 2009 - Oct 2013 (4 years 2 months)

Managed resettlement casework for refugees, maintaining accurate case files and documentation while supporting smooth transitions to new communities. Conducted interviews, assessed eligibility for adjudication, prepared cases for USCIS, ran quality checks, and supported circuit rides and staff training.

Eligibility Assessment START Database

HR Manager

Personnel Resources Limited

Oct 2007 - Jul 2009 (1 year 9 months)

Managed client relationships and delivered tailored HR solutions, including monthly payroll administration with statutory deductions and Kenyan labour law compliance. Led onboarding and employee relations activities such as right-to-work verification, inductions, disciplinary guidance, terminations, and recruitment KPIs and analytics.

Payroll Administration Employee records management Induction Scheduling Employee Relations Disciplinary Actions Recruitment KPIs Analytics Training program development Recognition Programs Client Onboarding

HR Consultant (Freelance)

PKF Consulting Limited

Mar 2007 - Sep 2007 (6 months)

Provided HR consulting aligned with client business goals, including workforce planning, succession planning, talent management, and change management strategies. Conducted HR audits for compliance and recommended targeted development initiatives to address skill gaps.

Workforce Planning Succession Planning Talent Management Compliance Change Management

Recruitment & Training Manager

Skyweb-Evans Company Limited

Aug 2005 - Jan 2007 (1 year 5 months)

Owned employee relations and recruitment/training delivery, improving time-to-fill through screening and assessment and supporting high-quality candidate placements. Developed and evaluated training and development programs, managed recruitment and training budgets, and implemented succession planning and employee engagement initiatives.

Employee Relations Conflict Resolution Onboarding Training and Development Budget Management Succession Planning Employee Engagement CSR Program Design

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Courses for Professional Development

Advanced Diploma in HR Management (Level 5), Human Resource Management

Earned an Advanced Diploma in HR Management (Level 5) through Courses for Professional Development. Completed training focused on strategic HR management topics.

Courses for Professional Development

Strategic Planning Certification, Strategic Planning

Completed a Strategic Planning Certification through Courses for Professional Development. Focused on strategic planning concepts and implementation.

Kenya Institute of Management

Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) Level I & II, Human Resources

Completed the Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) program, Level I & II, at the Kenya Institute of Management. Achieved professional certification in HR competencies.

Sheffield Hallam University

MSc in International Business Management, International Business Management

Completed an MSc in International Business Management at Sheffield Hallam University. Built expertise in international business management principles and practices.

University of Delhi (South Campus)

BA in Human Resource Management, Human Resource Management

Completed a BA in Human Resource Management at the University of Delhi, South Campus. Developed foundational knowledge in HR management practices and theory.