Idris Dolapo Pelewura

Strategic Human Resources Leader
Lagos, NG.

About

Results-driven HR Manager with 6 years’ experience providing practical HR solutions for growing organizations. Strong expertise in recruitment, performance management frameworks, employee relations, and HR compliance. Trusted advisor to management on people risks, structure, and workforce optimization, with a reputation for delivering clear, business-friendly HR systems that protect the organization and enable employees to perform.

Work

Respected Solution & Investment LTD
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Human Resources Manager

Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led talent and culture initiatives, developing and implementing comprehensive HR programs to drive organizational growth, foster positive work environments, and build a strong talent pipeline.

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 and contributing to a more stable workforce.

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

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

Black Diamond Hotel
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HR Officer

Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Developed and implemented comprehensive HR programs, fostering a positive work environment, and managing employee relations, recruitment, and compliance for organizational growth.

Highlights

Achieved a 95% employee satisfaction rate by strategically managing employee relations and performance appraisal processes, fostering a productive work environment.

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

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 the smooth integration of new hires.

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 across diverse roles for an international iGaming platform, enhancing talent acquisition efficiency and offer acceptance rates.

Highlights

Streamlined candidate evaluation and onboarding processes across diverse roles, enhancing talent acquisition efficiency and contributing to successful offer acceptance rates.

Evaluated candidate qualifications and conducted interviews across diverse roles, aligning talent acquisition strategies with critical organizational needs.

Managed the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to monitor hiring status and analyze employee turnover trends, improving recruitment efficiency and data-driven decision-making.

Delivered comprehensive onboarding support to new hires, facilitating smooth transitions and cultivating positive initial experiences that enhanced retention.

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

EER Global Consulting
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Technical Recruiter (Contract)

Ontario, Ontario, Canada

Summary

Managed end-to-end recruitment for EER Global, successfully sourcing, screening, and placing top-tier technical talent across multiple industries to accelerate talent acquisition cycles.

Highlights

Reduced average time-to-hire by 25% through proactive sourcing strategies and streamlined screening processes, accelerating talent acquisition cycles.

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 the organization's HR functions, ensuring smooth operations in recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and administrative processes, and maintaining compliance.

Highlights

Supported the full cycle of HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, exit processes, and employee relations, ensuring operational continuity.

Maintained and updated employee records, HR databases, and documentation, contributing to data accuracy and compliance standards.

Assisted in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and compliance standards, ensuring adherence to labor regulations.

Acted as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries and HR-related issues, facilitating timely resolution and support.

Education

Kwara State Polytechnic
Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Diploma

Marketing

Kwara State Polytechnic
Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria

Diploma

Business Studies

Certificates

Web Analytics

Issued By

FutureLearn

Digital Marketing

Issued By

University of East Anglia

Secret Power of Branding

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.