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Halima Usman

@halimausman1

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HR leader driving talent strategy, engagement, and compliant people operations.

Nigeria

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead strategic HR initiatives, build inclusive people programs, and use HRIS and analytics to drive talent and organizational growth.

I am a dynamic HR leader with over 6 years of experience building people-first programs that align HR practices to organizational goals. I have led global talent acquisition, workforce planning, HRIS implementation, and people analytics to support remote and multicultural teams while improving retention and compliance.

My work includes designing onboarding and performance management systems, advising leadership on organizational design, and executing policies that reduced turnover and optimized resource allocation. I am results-oriented, focused on inclusive culture-building, and experienced in managing complex employee relations and payroll compliance across jurisdictions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Human Resource Lead

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Avant Tech

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)

Collaborate with leadership to translate business needs into HR strategies; designed onboarding/offboarding, managed employee relations, and led HRIS-driven reporting to improve compliance and operational efficiency.

Talent Acquisition Onboarding Employee Relations HRIS Performance Management Policy Development Payroll People Analytics

HR Generalist

Pyramid Edge Consulting

Feb 2024 - Jul 2024 (5 months)

Managed employee benefits, streamlined HR policies, executed talent acquisition for healthcare clients, and led workforce planning that reduced turnover by 15%.

Benefits Administration Policy Development Talent Acquisition Workforce Planning & Compliance Recruitment Payroll Employee Engagement

HR Manager

Annie White Groups

Nov 2023 - Dec 2023 (1 month)

Led full-cycle recruitment and designed quarterly performance evaluations while maintaining confidential HR records and advising on performance management best practices.

Performance Management Onboarding Coaching & Compliance

People Operations Manager

Landa Tech

Mar 2023 - Oct 2023 (7 months)

Oversaw daily HR operations, implemented company-wide HR policies and remote-friendly practices, and managed full-cycle recruitment to align people strategies with business goals.

HR Operations Policy Development Recruitment Onboarding Employee Engagement & Compliance

HR Associate

PACE Sports and Entertainment

Feb 2021 - Dec 2022 (1 year 10 months)

Designed a high-impact internship program with 60% retention into long-term roles, launched employee voice initiatives, and coordinated onboarding and performance development programs.

Onboarding Employee Engagement Coaching HRIS Talent Retention

Project Coordinator

HiFL Volunteer Force

Dec 2018 - Jan 2021 (2 years 1 month)

Managed a remote team of 1,500+ students, streamlined volunteer recruitment/onboarding, and developed program policies and a volunteer portal to improve engagement and reporting.

Volunteer Management Program Coordination Recruitment Onboarding Policy Development Remote Team Management Reporting

HR Assistant

Brooks and Blake

Mar 2017 - Nov 2018 (1 year 8 months)

Maintained confidential employee records, processed HR paperwork, supported onboarding/offboarding, and assisted with policy maintenance and conflict resolution.

Onboarding Offboarding HR & Administration Documentation Conflict Resolution HR Policies