Michelle Adebayo-Lawal
@michelleadebayo-lawa
Strategic HR & Admin leader driving people strategy, operational excellence, and HR transformation in growth environments.
NigeriaWhat I'm looking for
I am a strategic HR and Admin leader with a strong track record of building people and operations functions from inception through scale, particularly within oil & gas and logistics environments. I design and implement HR frameworks, HRIS, performance management systems, and leadership development programs that improve retention, compliance, and operational efficiency.
I partner closely with senior leadership to align workforce planning, succession, and change management with business goals, and I lead high-performing HR teams to deliver payroll, benefits, employee relations, and engagement programs across multi-country operations. My achievements include establishing HR functions from ground zero, rolling out company-wide HR policy frameworks, and delivering measurable HR transformation initiatives.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR & Admin Manager
Charlvon Energy Services Limited
May 2025 - Present (7 months)
Built HR & Admin function from inception for an oil & gas turnkey project company, implementing HRIS, scalable policies, and workforce planning that improved retention and operational efficiency. Advised leadership on organizational design, led payroll/compliance and launched leadership development programs.
Senior HR Generalist
Aviam Offshore Engineering Limited
Nov 2022 - Apr 2025 (2 years 5 months)
Led full-cycle HR for offshore operations including recruitment, retention programs and HRIS rollout, managing payroll and compliance for 700+ employees and reducing turnover through targeted retention initiatives. Implemented performance management and leadership training to strengthen succession pipelines.
HR Generalist
TSL Logistics Limited
Jan 2018 - Nov 2022 (4 years 10 months)
Managed HR operations across the employee lifecycle for 200+ staff in Africa, leading recruitment, payroll compliance, policy development and onboarding improvements that increased new-hire engagement. Restructured remuneration framework and launched policy awareness initiatives.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Delta State University
Bachelor of Science in Education, Physics
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on Physics.
Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria
Professional Qualification, Human Resources
Attained professional qualification from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria.
Chartered Institute of Human Resources Management
Fellow, Human Resources
Fellow membership (FCIHRM) indicating advanced professional standing in human resources.
IIENSTITU
Certification in Human Resources Management, Human Resources
Completed Human Resources Management certification.
Chartered HR Business Partner (credential)
Chartered HR Business Partner, Human Resources
Holds the Chartered HR Business Partner credential.
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Location
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