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Lamide Isijola

@lamideisijola

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Experienced HR professional driving organizational goals through strategic partnerships.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters a culture of engagement and innovation, where I can utilize my HR expertise to drive strategic initiatives and support organizational growth.

I am a commercially focused HR professional with over 10 years of experience partnering with senior leaders to drive organizational goals. My expertise lies in coaching leaders through restructures, embedding performance frameworks, and improving employee engagement within highly regulated global financial and professional services environments. I am adept at using data-driven insights to capture employee sentiment and inform strategic people initiatives.

Throughout my career, I have successfully led various organizational change projects, including the implementation of new performance management frameworks and talent development initiatives that integrate DEI principles. My experience includes managing complex employee relations cases and guiding leaders through difficult performance conversations, ensuring smooth transitions during times of change.

Currently, I am on a career break while staying engaged with HR industry trends, particularly focusing on AI disruption within the industry. I am eager to leverage my extensive background in HR to contribute to a forward-thinking organization that values employee engagement and strategic growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

HR Business Partner, Senior Manager

Macquarie Group Ltd

May 2023 - May 2024 (1 year)

Coached leaders through company restructures, guiding them through role eliminations and mitigating people risks to ensure smooth change transitions. Championed the implementation of a new performance management framework, designed to align organisational objectives with functional objectives to drive a culture of high performance and accountability.

Change Management Performance Management Talent Development Data Analysis Employee Relations Workforce Planning Conflict Resolution HR Consulting Leadership Coaching

HR Business Partner, People & Organisation Consultant

Investec Bank Plc

Jul 2019 - Jul 2022 (3 years)

Partnered with senior leaders to align functional goals with organisational strategy, resulting in clear and actionable people plans. Steered leaders through restructures and redundancies, working with them to define their future state vision and providing advice to maintain morale and productivity.

Restructuring Redundancy Culture Review Employee Engagement IR35 Compliance Employee Relations Learning Development Succession Planning

HR Business Partner

The Alzheimer Society

Feb 2019 - Jul 2019 (5 months)

Led the integration of multiple business units, driving increased operational efficiency while maintaining a positive employee experience and mitigating potential risks. Guided senior leaders through change management processes to ensure smooth transitions and alignment with the organization's goals.

Business Unit Management Change Management Restructuring Leadership Coaching Risk Mitigation Stakeholder Management HR Consulting Organizational Development

HR Manager

HSBC

Feb 2018 - Feb 2019 (1 year)

Coached managers on people issues, including performance, redundancies, long-term absence, and grievances; liaised with ER specialists and legal where necessary. Supported managers with developing and embedding strategic people plans aligned with company objectives.

HR Management Employee Relations Performance Management Redundancy Absence Management Grievances HR Services Communication Risk Assessment

HR Advisor

Mondrian Investment Partners Limited

Aug 2016 - Aug 2017 (1 year)

Reported to the Head of HR to develop the learning strategy, liaised with external providers to curate a suite of learning offerings for employees. Led performance management process rollout with Head of HR, ensured fairness and consistency across all recommendations.

Learning Strategy Performance Management Apprenticeship Programs Training Development HR Consulting Employee Relations Policy Implementation

HR People Advisor

Accenture UK

Aug 2015 - Jun 2016 (10 months)

Supported leaders with all people issues, including performance, reward & compensation, succession planning, disciplinaries & grievances, and investigations. Advocated people initiatives within financial services HR, such as Gallup’s Strengths Finder as a development tool.

Performance Management Compensation Succession Planning Employee Relations Investigation Employee Engagement Onboarding

Recruitment Specialist

Shell UK

Jun 2012 - Jul 2015 (3 years 1 month)

Worked as part of the downstream recruitment team across EMEA, supporting business leaders with HR competency interviews, sourcing talent, and salary benchmarking. Supported recruitment operations team with a large change program and helped transition staff to a new global recruitment methodology.

Recruitment Talent Sourcing Change Management EMEA Recruitment Staff Transition HR Operations

Recruitment Specialist

Reed UK

Apr 2008 - Feb 2012 (3 years 10 months)

Collaborated with clients to identify staffing needs and develop tailored recruitment strategies. Successfully met placement and retention targets, sourcing and placing candidates across various industries.

Recruitment Recruitment Strategy Candidate Sourcing Retention Talent Acquisition Sales

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Birkbeck University of London

MSc, Human Resource Management

Completed a Master of Science in Human Resource Management, which is CIPD accredited at Level 7 (SHRM equivalent). This program provided advanced knowledge and skills in strategic HR practices.

University of Bedfordshire

LLB, Law

Obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree, focusing on legal principles and their application. This foundational education provided a strong understanding of legal frameworks relevant to various professional fields.