IKIrewande Kolawole
@irewandekolawole
Dedicated HR professional with expertise in global talent acquisition and full cycle recruitment.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am an accomplished and organized professional with a proven track record in global talent acquisition, human resources, and administrative roles. My experience spans managing people, resources, and budgets effectively, leading to the successful achievement of organizational objectives. I excel in integrating technology with HR best practices, personnel development, and strategic HR planning, ensuring alignment with corporate goals.
Throughout my career, I have revolutionized HR operations with a focus on innovation and efficiency. At Hiring Hands HR Consulting, I optimized recruitment processes, increasing efficiency by 40% through automation. My commitment to employee relations has resulted in resolving over 95% of workplace concerns promptly, contributing to high employee satisfaction scores. I am passionate about fostering a positive workplace culture and continuously improving HR practices.
Experience
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Human Resource Generalist
Hiring Hands HR Consulting
Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)
Optimized high-volume recruitment process efficiency by leveraging automation features and collaborating with hiring managers to forecast seasonal and surge hiring needs. Managed employee benefits and open enrollment through ADP, generating compliance reports for audits or legal reviews.
Senior Human Resource Assistant
United State of Africa
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Supported internal and external HR-related inquiries, assisting with performance management procedures and maintaining digital and electronic records of volunteers. Oversaw employee onboarding, offboarding, and leave requests, managing complaints and grievance procedures.
Human Resource Officer
Talents and Skills Africa
Dec 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 1 month)
Managed recruitment projects, providing comprehensive updates and reports to clients within required timelines. Developed, implemented, and maintained HR policies and procedures that complied with relevant employment laws and regulations.
Fellow Support
Teach for Nigeria Fellowship
Jul 2021 - Jul 2023 (2 years)
Coached and mentored over 60 learners, equipping them for future career success and global relevance with a remarkable 70% improvement. Coordinated and mobilized other fellows in implementing educational projects aimed at supporting learners from low-income communities.
Operations and Administrative Officer
BG Contracting Limited
Jun 2019 - Mar 2020 (9 months)
Demonstrated proficiency in financial reporting and budget management, ensuring accurate tracking of expenses and adherence to office budget allocations. Established and maintained a robust filing system to safeguard confidential corporate records.
Education
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FAFederal University of Technology, Akure
Bachelor of Technology, Microbiology
Completed a Bachelor of Technology in Microbiology. The curriculum provided a strong foundation in biological sciences and laboratory techniques.
Model Secondary School, Alagbaka, Akure
High School Diploma, General Studies
Completed secondary education at Model Secondary School, Alagbaka, Akure. Focused on core academic subjects to prepare for higher education.
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