Idris Dolapo Pelewura

Strategic Human Resources Leader
Lagos, NG.

About

Strategic Human Resources Leader with over 6 years of experience in developing and implementing comprehensive HR programs that drive organizational growth and foster positive work environments. Expert in talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, and HR compliance, consistently delivering business-friendly HR systems that optimize workforce performance and mitigate people risks. Proven ability to reduce time-to-fill by 30%, improve retention rates by 15%, and enhance new hire productivity by 20%.

Work

Respected Solution & Investment LTD
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Human Resources Manager

Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led comprehensive HR programs, driving organizational growth and building a robust talent pipeline for a dynamic organization.

Highlights

Developed and implemented a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy, significantly reducing time-to-fill positions by 30% and efficiently securing top talent.

Facilitated employee engagement initiatives that increased overall staff morale, leading to a 15% improvement in retention rates over two years.

Launched a diversity and inclusion program that exceeded participation goals by 40%, fostering a more inclusive work environment.

Streamlined onboarding processes through new training materials and mentorship pairings, enhancing new hire productivity by 20% within their first three months.

Black Diamond Hotel
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HR Officer

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Developed and implemented comprehensive HR programs, managing employee relations, recruitment, and compliance to foster organizational growth.

Highlights

Achieved a 95% employee satisfaction rate by strategically managing employee relations and performance appraisal processes.

Improved HR record accuracy by 25% through diligent data management and updates, ensuring robust compliance with company policies.

Managed complex employee grievance and disciplinary processes, consistently upholding legal standards and internal company policies to mitigate risk.

Contributed to end-to-end recruitment and onboarding, conducting interviews and preparing offer letters to facilitate new hire integration.

Provided essential administrative and logistical support for HR events and training sessions, enhancing departmental efficiency and organization.

International iGaming Platform
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Recruitment Officer

Cyprus, Cyprus, Cyprus

Summary

Streamlined candidate evaluation and onboarding processes for an international iGaming platform, enhancing talent acquisition efficiency.

Highlights

Managed full-cycle recruitment for 20+ roles across diverse departments, achieving a 90%+ offer acceptance rate and reducing average time-to-fill by 3 weeks.

Evaluated candidate qualifications and conducted structured interviews across technical and non-technical roles, maintaining a 4:1 interview-to-hire ratio.

Managed the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to monitor hiring status and analyze employee turnover trends, improving recruitment reporting efficiency by 30%.

Delivered structured onboarding programs for 50+ new hires, achieving an average 90-day retention rate of 95% and positive candidate feedback.

Executed thorough reference and background checks, ensuring candidate suitability and compliance with stringent company and industry standards.

International iGaming Platform
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Recruitment Lead (Contract)

Limassol, Cyprus

Summary

Streamlined candidate evaluation and on-boarding processes for an international iGaming platform, enhancing talent acquisition efficiency.

Highlights

Reduced average time-to-hire by 25% through proactive sourcing strategies and streamlined screening processes.

Built robust candidate pipelines for hard-to-fill technical positions utilizing advanced sourcing tools including LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and Boolean search.

Successfully filled over 50 challenging technical roles, including Developers, DevOps Engineers, and Cloud Engineers, for multiple clients within a one-year timeframe.

Rocky Sportin Club Limited
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Human Resources Personnel

Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Supported HR functions, ensuring smooth operations in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance for a 100+ person workforce.

Highlights

Managed the full cycle of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, exit processes, and employee relations for a 100+ person workforce.

Maintained and audited employee records, HR databases, and documentation for 100+ staff, achieving 100% audit-readiness and zero compliance violations.

Assisted in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and compliance standards, ensuring full compliance with labor regulations.

Served as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related issues, consistently resolving 90%+ of cases within 48 hours.

Education

Kwara State Polytechnic
Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Diploma

Marketing

Kwara State Polytechnic
Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Diploma

Business Studies

Certificates

Web Analytics

Issued By

FutureLearn

Secret Power of Branding

Issued By

University of East Anglia

Digital Marketing

Issued By

University of East Anglia

Skills

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, Onboarding, Candidate Sourcing, Interviewing, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Background Checks, Offer Management, Salary Negotiation, Technical Recruitment, LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Boolean Search, Talent Pipelining.