Recruitment Specialist
HR Manager
HR Specialist
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Shirley Omari
@shirleyomari
Passion and expert in HR and recruitment, excelling in strategy, talent growth, and performance.
What I'm looking for
I am a passionate and results-driven HR professional with over a decade of experience designing and executing people-focused strategies that align with organizational goals and drive meaningful impact. My expertise spans all through HR from talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, performance management, and HR policy development, all aimed at creating high-performing and inclusive workplaces. I thrive on leveraging data-driven insights to streamline processes, foster employee engagement, and develop tailored solutions that enhance workforce productivity and retention. With a deep commitment to equity, I have successfully implemented initiatives that improve leadership diversity and reduce unconscious bias in recruitment practices.
Throughout my career, I have built robust talent pipelines, led end-to-end recruitment strategies, and empowered leaders through coaching and training. My approach emphasizes aligning people strategies with business objectives, fostering environments that celebrate innovation, collaboration, and growth. I am driven by the opportunity to champion HR solutions that prioritize employee well-being, organizational excellence, and sustainable growth while continuously contributing to thought leadership in the HR space.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Global Executive Recruiter
BruntWork
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)
Placed C-suite executives and directors for global companies by partnering with VIP clients to understand business and hiring needs. Resolved recruitment bottlenecks to keep executive hiring pipelines moving smoothly.
Senior Recruiter
Project Growth
Sep 2024 - Present (1 year 7 months)
Strategically placed top talent in U.S.-based
companies and military bases, ensuring alignment
with organizational goals and cultural fit.
Global Senior Sourcer
Pariti
Sep 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Sourced and engaged top-tier candidates using direct outreach, social media, job boards, and networking events. Filled up to 217 executive candidates within a quarter and improved pipeline efficiency through tighter collaboration and planning.
Senior Referrer
Pariti
Apr 2022 - Present (4 years)
Sourcing and referring top-tier candidates for senior positions, with a proven track record of achieving a success rate of over 70% in successful placements each year. I ensure alignment with organizational goals and maintain a strong candidate pipeline for critical leadership roles.
HR Management Consultant
ClayHR
Apr 2022 - Present (4 years)
Conducted data-driven HR audits to identify retention challenges and develop strategic solutions. Produced recruitment pipeline status reports and supported planning through recruitment-focused panel discussions.
HR Management Consultant (Skyville)
Skyville Limited
Dec 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)
Delivered HR consultation using data analytics to elevate employee engagement. Improved hiring outcomes by screening and interviewing candidates and achieving a high offer acceptance rate through effective offer negotiations after sourcing.
HR Manager
bFREE
Mar 2021 - Dec 2021 (9 months)
Managed the employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding.
Ensured compliance with Compensation & Benefits policies.
Implemented initiatives to drive engagement and a healthy work environment.
Supported people managers in action planning and follow-up for employee engagement improvements.
Built HR/Admin department with standardized policies and systems at BFREE.
HR Specialist
Microsoft
Nov 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Automated onboarding and recruitment workflows, improving efficiency and
candidate experience.
Spearheaded diversity and inclusion programs, sourcing talent through
diverse channels such as networking events and social media.
HR Specialist
Microsoft East Africa
Nov 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 7 months)
Automated recruitment processes and managed candidate workflows to improve efficiency across hiring activities. Reduced time-to-hire through streamlined coordination and scheduling while supporting offer management and recruitment tracking.
HR Specialist
NTT
Jan 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Led the automation of HR processes to establish a tiered system that enhances focus on strategic HR initiatives.
Supported the full recruitment lifecycle, from identifying talent needs to sourcing, conducting interviews at all levels, and managing employee experience through engagement, ensuring a healthy turnover rate.
Managed daily HR administrative tasks.
People & Culture
Dimension Data East Africa Limited
Jan 2018 - Nov 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Improved candidate experience by automating recruitment processes through ATS and enhancing end-to-end hiring coordination. Supported diversity initiatives and evaluated cultural fit through structured screening and interviews.
HR Intern
ICDC
Jan 2015 - Present (11 years 3 months)
Coordinated and scheduled interviews, assessments, and other recruitment activities to support internal hiring. Extended job offers and helped negotiate terms of employment for selected candidates.
HR Admin
Compuera College
Jan 2013 - Present (13 years 3 months)
Collaborated with the People team to improve recruitment processes and strengthen the overall candidate experience. Managed people-related coordination activities while maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Strathmore University
Bachelor of Commerce, Human Resource Management
2013 - 2017
Institution of Human Resource Management (IHRM)
Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Human Resource Management
Earned the Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP) credential with IHRM.
Academy of Certified HR Professionals
ACHRP, Human Resource Management
Earned the ACHRP credential through the Academy of Certified HR Professionals.
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