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Lillian Chijindu

@lillianchijindu

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Experienced HR professional specializing in HR operations, employee relations, and recruitment.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role where I can lead HR operations, optimise HR systems, support employee relations, and contribute to workforce planning and process improvements.

I am a dedicated Human Resources professional with over six years' experience in HR operations, employee relations, recruitment, HR reporting and HR systems implementation. I have managed end-to-end recruitment campaigns, payroll administration, onboarding/offboarding, TUPE support, and led projects to automate and optimise HR processes across multinational and education sectors.

I hold a CIPD Level 5 Diploma and have practical expertise with systems such as CezanneHR, Workday, PeopleHR, Workable and NetSuite. I partner with senior leaders on workforce planning and org design, deliver training, conduct investigations and drive improvements in compliance, metrics and employee experience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

HR Officer

Global University Systems

Oct 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year 2 months)

Managed HR operations including sickness absence, performance reviews, grievances and TUPE support while leading automation and optimisation projects to improve operational efficiency.

Employee Relations HRIS Payroll Administration Process Improvement Workforce Planning

HR Coordinator

Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer

Mar 2024 - Apr 2024 (1 month)

Supported HOHR on project implementation, managed employee relations tasks including absence and grievances, and prepared disciplinary/grievance paperwork and job specifications during a short-term project.

Employee Relations Project Support Job Design Documentation training coordination Grievance Disciplinary Support

HR Generalist

Vankol Group Services

Sep 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 6 months)

Owned end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, onboarding, payroll processing, ER case advisory, HRIS implementation support and generation of HR metrics to inform decision-making.

Recruitment Payroll Processing HRIS Implementation Employee Relations Onboarding & Compliance Training Delivery

HR Generalist / Recruitment Coordinator

London Offshore Consultancy

Sep 2021 - Aug 2022 (11 months)

Coordinated high-volume recruitment campaigns (50+ roles), managed payroll administration and provided onboarding/offboarding and ER support within a multinational oil and gas context.

Volume Recruiting Payroll Administration Onboarding Absence Management Recruitment coordination ER Support Contractor Management

HR Administrator

Apreala Marine Services

Jul 2016 - Sep 2020 (4 years 2 months)

Served as first point of contact for HR matters, processed payroll data, maintained employee records, supported recruitment and training, and ensured compliance with employment legislation.

Payroll Processing HR & Administration Recruitment support training coordination & Compliance Employee Advising

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Diploma (Level 5), Human Resources Management

Completed CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Human Resources Management, demonstrating intermediate professional competence in HR practices and people management.