Mercy Oge Onyukwu
@mercyogeonyukwu
Human Resources professional driving retention, recruitment efficiency, and HR systems improvements.
What I'm looking for
I am a dynamic Human Resource and Administrative Officer with over six years' experience delivering HR operations, employee relations, recruitment, onboarding, and administrative support across diverse sectors. I combine hands-on HR delivery with strategic thinking to improve workplace efficiency and employee engagement.
I've led initiatives that reduced unqualified applications by 40%, cut time-to-hire by 25%, increased onboarding satisfaction and retention by 35%, and improved appraisal completion rates by 20%. I also implemented filing and HRIS practices that improved data retrieval and compliance.
I hold HR and leadership-focused certifications and am proficient in Microsoft Office, HRIS tools, recruitment workflows, performance management, and vendor coordination. I am committed to continuous professional development and to building inclusive, efficient HR practices that support organizational growth.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Human Resource Officer
Corinthia Villa Hotel & Suites Ltd
Oct 2023 - Sep 2025 (1 year 11 months)
Managed day-to-day HR and administrative operations, streamlining recruitment and onboarding to reduce time-to-hire by 25% and increase new-hire retention and satisfaction by 35% within three months.
Human Resource Assistant
High Street Consulting Ltd
Jan 2019 - Sep 2023 (4 years 8 months)
Advised clients on HR systems and managed end-to-end recruitment and onboarding programs, improving client HR operational efficiency by up to 40% and reducing recruitment costs by 30%.
Personal Assistant
Premium Pension Limited
Apr 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 8 months)
Provided executive support and coordinated board and stakeholder meetings, streamlining executive scheduling and managing corporate communications and visa processes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Bachelor of Science, Public Administration and Local Government
Grade: Second Class Honors
Activities and societies: Assistant Class Representative; Miss University of Nigeria 2009; Social Prefect; Labor Prefect / Assistant Class Captain
Bachelor of Science in Public Administration and Local Government, graduated with Second Class Honors.
Logic High Secondary School
Senior Secondary Certificate, Secondary Education
Grade: High Grade
Completed Senior Secondary Certificate Examination at Logic High Secondary School.
Laurels Academy
Senior Secondary Certificate, Secondary Education
Completed Senior Secondary Certificate Examination at Laurels Academy.
Junior Secondary School Lagos
First School Leaving Certificate, Primary/Junior Secondary Education
Completed junior secondary education and obtained the First School Leaving Certificate.
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