Joseph Okunmuyide
Talent Development & Management Professional
Lagos, NG.About
Highly accomplished Talent Management and Development Professional with over 6 years of progressive experience in strategic Human Resources. Proven expertise in learning and development, talent acquisition, performance management, and career planning, consistently aligning individual achievements with organizational objectives to drive significant business impact. Adept at leveraging data analytics and innovative HR strategies to foster high-performance cultures, enhance employee engagement, and optimize talent pipelines.
Work
Summary
Responsible for overseeing comprehensive talent management initiatives, including strategic workforce planning, performance management, and employee engagement across West Africa.
Highlights
Orchestrated end-to-end talent acquisition processes across all organizational levels, significantly reducing time-to-fill through strategic sourcing and proactive pipeline development.
Designed and deployed data-driven Talent Acquisition metrics, delivering actionable insights to senior leadership and enhancing hiring efficiency.
Administered and interpreted psychometric assessments, providing comprehensive candidate profile reports that elevated successful candidate placement rates.
Cultivated and managed robust talent pipelines for critical skill roles, including emerging technologies, ensuring future workforce readiness.
Leveraged Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to streamline recruitment workflows, optimize candidate experience, and enhance data integrity, improving operational efficiency.
Spearheaded comprehensive Performance Management cycles, cultivating a high-performance culture and driving employee development initiatives.
Orchestrated talent review and career roundtable sessions with business managers, leading to measurable improvements in organizational effectiveness and succession planning.
Championed fair and objective performance management processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and individual development plans.
Implemented targeted talent development programs focused on skill enhancement and career progression, contributing to increased internal promotions.
Acted as a primary change management champion for talent initiatives, effectively communicating and implementing organizational changes to enhance employee buy-in and adoption.
Developed and executed impactful employee engagement strategies, significantly improving employee satisfaction and retention.
Collaborated with HR Business Partners to strategically align talent management initiatives with business unit objectives.
Leveraged employee feedback and data analytics to drive continuous improvement and strategic enhancements in employee engagement programs.
Summary
Supervised manpower planning and talent acquisition, focusing on optimizing recruitment processes, enhancing training programs, and improving overall workforce efficiency.
Highlights
Enhanced workforce planning efficiency by implementing timely manpower deployment strategies, resulting in expedited approvals and improved organizational staffing levels.
Designed and delivered a comprehensive training curriculum for corp members, contractors, and interns, significantly improving quality of hire and fostering a cohesive talent pipeline.
Revamped the onboarding process in collaboration with the career management team, improving employee engagement, accelerating time-to-productivity, and enhancing retention rates.
Optimized end-to-end recruitment processes, achieving a 30% reduction in time-to-fill through streamlined workflows and enhanced candidate evaluation methodologies.
Boosted quality of hires by 20% through targeted sourcing strategies, concurrently reducing employee turnover rates.
Spearheaded the implementation of an Applicant Tracking System (ATS), driving operational efficiency, improving candidate management, and enhancing reporting accuracy.
Increased new hire alignment with company goals by 15% through collaborative partnerships with department heads to develop customized recruitment plans.
Expanded talent pool and elevated brand visibility by forging strategic relationships with educational institutions and industry associations.
Summary
Managed talent acquisition and performance management, implementing strategies to boost employee retention and streamline recruitment processes.
Highlights
Boosted Employee Retention & Engagement by 20% through the design and implementation of targeted engagement programs, integrated with performance feedback mechanisms.
Collaborated on manpower planning and competency framework development, aligning initiatives with performance management goals.
Sourced top talent using advanced techniques (LinkedIn, X-ray/Boolean searches, referrals), ensuring candidates met performance-based criteria.
Developed case studies to refine hiring processes and evaluate candidates' performance potential.
Designed and deployed surveys to assess candidate/employee experience and quality of hire, linking feedback to performance metrics.
Summary
Managed diverse HR functions, including employee recognition, onboarding, professional development, and performance management.
Highlights
Designed and implemented an employee recognition program, resulting in a 20% increase in employee satisfaction within six months.
Collaborated on revamping the onboarding process, reducing new hire ramp-up time by 15% and increasing early-stage retention by 25%.
Developed and executed a professional development framework, increasing employee participation in training by 30%.
Introduced initiatives for flexible work arrangements, reducing employee burnout by 15%.
Conducted surveys and utilized insights to drive a 10% increase in overall engagement scores.
Successfully managed the implementation of a new performance management system, leading to a 25% improvement in goal alignment and performance tracking.
Collaborated on developing an employee grade system, linked to performance-based career progression.
Summary
Supported HR and recruiting operations, assisting with interview scheduling, event coordination, and documentation.
Highlights
Assisted HR and recruiting teams with scheduling phone screens, on-site interviews, and planning recruitment events.
Supported initiatives to optimize employee engagement, diversity, and inclusion, enhancing performance management and retention.
Coordinated company events in collaboration with the HR team.
Drafted various documents, including social media posts and internal memoranda.
Summary
Managed and implemented educational and community development projects focused on youth empowerment and social advocacy.
Highlights
Designed educational projects for in-school and out-of-school youth across 16 secondary schools.
Developed and implemented plans for TGG-funded projects aimed at eradicating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Nigerian secondary schools.
Monitored compliance with implementation plans and provided weekly and monthly progress reports.
Provided comprehensive administrative support to the organization.
Volunteer
JOF Foundation
|Lead Volunteer
Summary
Led volunteer efforts for youth empowerment and community outreach across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Highlights
Led volunteer teams to empower over 1,000 orphaned and vulnerable children across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Championed advocacy for male youth, fostering leadership, career development, and strong values.
Spearheaded prison outreach engagements, supporting juvenile prisoners and assisting inmates with bail conditions.
Skills
Technical Recruitment
Recruitment, Talent Acquisition, Sourcing.
Recruitment Strategies & Candidate Pipeline Management
Strategic Sourcing, Candidate Experience, Pipeline Development, ATS.
Strategy and Operations Management
Strategic Planning, Operational Efficiency, Process Improvement.
HR Business and Data Analysis
HR Analytics, Data-driven Decisions, HR Metrics, Reporting.
Training Content Development
Curriculum Design, Learning & Development, Employee Training.
ATS Software
LinkedIn Recruiter, Zoho Recruit, Smart Recruiter, Greenhouse, Applicant Tracking Systems.
Employee Onboarding and Experience Strategy
Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Retention Strategies.
Microsoft Tools Data Analysis
MS Excel, Data Analysis, Reporting.
Product Management
Product Development, Project Management.