Funsho Ijalana
@funshoijalana
Experienced HR professional with a focus on talent acquisition and analytics.
What I'm looking for
I am a seasoned HR professional with over six years of experience in enhancing organizational success through strategic human resource management. My expertise spans across Talent Acquisition, Performance and Reward Management, Learning & Development, and Employee Engagement. I have a proven track record of designing and implementing initiatives that optimize people operations and foster a positive work culture, aligning HR practices with business objectives.
In my current role as Head of Human Resources and Administration at MicroVest, Nigeria, I lead talent acquisition and management initiatives, continuously improving operational efficiency alongside line managers. My previous experiences include consulting roles in Canada and Malaysia, where I successfully managed global recruitment and staffing assignments. I am passionate about leveraging data analytics to drive decision-making and contribute to organizational growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Human Resources
Microvest, Nigeria
Dec 2021 - Present (3 years 6 months)
Leading talent acquisition and management initiatives, improving operational efficiency, and managing compensation and benefits programs. Responsible for staff development and maintaining HRIS requirements.
Human Resources Consultant
Jopstudios Group, Canada
Feb 2024 - Apr 2024 (2 months)
Managed talent acquisition and staff benefits administration while developing global people strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Team Lead, Recruitment
GrowthFN, Malaysia
May 2023 - Jan 2024 (8 months)
Led a team of recruiters to execute recruitment briefs across Malaysia and Thailand, focusing on global staffing assignments.
Group Human Resources Manager
Oxford International Group, Nigeria
Nov 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year)
Oversaw talent acquisition and management for group companies, developed HR policies, and managed employee relations and engagement.
Human Resources Consultant
Ginosko Professional Services, Nigeria
Aug 2020 - Nov 2020 (3 months)
Led talent acquisition and performance management activities while developing and implementing HR policies for client companies.
Human Resource Officer
Aspom Travel Agency, Nigeria
May 2019 - Mar 2020 (10 months)
Restructured HR systems, managed employee relations, and oversaw training and personnel records while handling payroll and HR analytics.
HR Executive
Fifth Quadrant Performance Limited, Nigeria
Sep 2018 - Apr 2019 (7 months)
Handled recruitment, developed HR policies, and managed payroll and employee data analytics while ensuring adherence to best practices.
HR Intern
Fifth Quadrant Performance Limited, Nigeria
Mar 2018 - Sep 2018 (6 months)
Supported recruitment and talent management efforts, developed HR policies, and assisted in payroll preparation and employee data management.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Obafemi Awolowo University
Bachelor of Agriculture, Agricultural Economics
2011 - 2016
Grade: Second Class Upper Honors
Studied Agricultural Economics, focusing on the economic principles related to agriculture and the management of agricultural resources.
AMEC College
West African Senior School Certificate, General Education
2009 -
Grade: Two Distinctions and four Credit Passes
Completed the West African Senior School Certificate with notable achievements including two distinctions and four credit passes.
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