TEMITOPE OYANIYI KAKA

Global HR Business Partner | Strategic HR Leader
Lagos, NG.

About

Accomplished HR leader with over 7 years of experience partnering with executive teams to drive organizational performance and operational efficiency across multi-entity operations. Expert in leveraging people analytics, scalable HR systems, and strategic frameworks to boost employee engagement by 25% and reduce turnover by 15% within 12 months. Proven ability to lead enterprise-wide HR transformations, delivering data-driven insights and achieving 95% on-time project delivery, positioning HR as a strategic business partner.

Work

MARS Exploration Pvt Ltd
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HR Intern / Virtual Assistant

India, India

Summary

Provided remote HR support and virtual assistance to global teams, managing onboarding, employee queries, and HR reporting.

Highlights

Assisted in implementing HR policies and digital workflow systems, improving process efficiency by 20%.

Contributed to HR analytics and workforce documentation, supporting executive decision-making in a multi-entity environment.

Collaborated virtually across time zones to ensure smooth HR operations, demonstrating remote-ready skills for global workforce support.

Kelsey Greene Nigeria Limited
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Group Human Resources Manager

Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Led multi-entity HR strategy, workforce planning, and governance across diverse business sectors, driving organizational performance and compliance.

Highlights

Spearheaded a company-wide HR transformation, boosting employee engagement by 25% and reducing voluntary turnover by 15% within 12 months.

Implemented advanced workforce analytics tools, enabling data-driven decisions that improved talent allocation efficiency by 20% and identified high-risk retention areas.

Architected and deployed a KPI/OKR performance management framework, strengthening accountability and driving measurable productivity improvements.

Engineered robust HR governance and compliance systems, achieving full audit readiness and significantly reducing labour risk exposure.

Operated as a strategic HR Business Partner to executive leadership, shaping succession planning, organizational restructuring, and leadership capability development.

Built executive HR analytics dashboards, enabling data-driven decision-making and improving leadership response time, leading HR transformation initiatives across entities.

Harps Holdings
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Human Resources Manager

Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Managed comprehensive HR functions, including talent acquisition, performance management, and compliance, to support organizational growth and operational effectiveness.

Highlights

Developed and executed talent acquisition, onboarding, and retention strategies, resulting in improved engagement and reduced turnover.

Designed and implemented performance management frameworks, leadership development programs, and succession planning initiatives.

Conducted HR analytics and reporting to inform executive decision-making and align workforce planning with strategic objectives.

Oversaw compliance, employee relations, and HR policy administration, mitigating risks and ensuring governance standards.

Partnered with business leaders to drive organizational change and enhance operational effectiveness.

Häfele GmbH & Co KG
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Human Resources Specialist

Lagos, Nigeria

Summary

Supported HR operations and policy implementation, providing essential guidance and contributing to process improvements.

Highlights

Supported HR operations, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR reporting, ensuring smooth daily functions.

Assisted in implementing HR policies, performance management systems, and compliance initiatives to foster a structured HR environment.

Provided guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, procedures, and best practices, enhancing internal communication and adherence.

Participated in HR projects to improve process efficiency and employee engagement, contributing to a more effective workforce.

D.D Azura
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Legal Intern / Assistant

Summary

Supported legal compliance and contract governance, building a foundation for regulatory knowledge and risk management.

Highlights

Drafted and reviewed contracts, confidentiality agreements, and retainer letters, ensuring alignment with labor and corporate regulations.

Conducted legal research and document analysis to mitigate organizational risk and support HR compliance initiatives.

Organized legal memoranda, client correspondence, and case records with structured documentation, providing governance experience directly relevant to HR policy and compliance.

Assisted attorneys with court filings and internal policy documentation, strengthening operational precision and regulatory adherence.

Volunteer

Walk Against Rape
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Campaign Volunteer

Lagos Food Bank
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Community Volunteer

Lagos, Nigeria

Girlhub Africa
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Volunteer

Education

Global Edulink, UK
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Diploma in Business and Administration – Level 3

Nigerian Law School
Nigeria

B.L. (Barrister at Law)

Igbinedion University, Okada, Nigeria
Okada, Nigeria

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Law

Awards

Outstanding Leadership Service

Awarded By

Kelsey Greene Limited

Recognized for exceptional leadership and contributions to the organization.

Certificates

Data Analysis

Issued By

Skill Scale Institute

Senior Human Resources Professional International (SPHRI)

Issued By

Certificate Edge

Business Analysis

Issued By

Certificate Edge

HR Metrics & Analysis

Issued By

Certificate Edge

Agile & Scrum

Issued By

Certificate Edge

HR and Digital Transformation

Issued By

LinkedIn

HR as a Business Partner

Issued By

LinkedIn

Human Resources: Leadership and Strategic Impact

Issued By

LinkedIn

Human Resources: Managing Employee Problems

Issued By

LinkedIn

Human Resources: Strategic Workforce Planning

Issued By

LinkedIn

People Analytics

Issued By

LinkedIn

QuickBooks Payroll Essential Training

Issued By

LinkedIn

Leading and Motivating People with Different Personalities

Issued By

LinkedIn

Business Writing

Issued By

Phillips Consulting Limited

Report Writing and Presentation Skills

Issued By

Centre for Management Development

Jobberman Soft Skills Training

Issued By

Jobberman Nigeria

Cert Prep: Excel 2016 Microsoft Office Expert (77-728)

Issued By

LinkedIn

Learning Word 2016

Issued By

LinkedIn

Learning Excel 2016

Issued By

LinkedIn

Business Law for Managers

Issued By

LinkedIn

Skills

Analytics & HR Data

Advanced Excel, HR Dashboards, Workforce Analytics & Insights, Data-Driven Decision Support, Data Metrics, People Analytics, SQL, Power BI.

HR Strategy & Leadership

Strategic Workforce Planning, Talent Strategy, Organizational Design & Development, HR Function Build & Optimization, Leadership Development, Performance Management Systems (KPI/OKR), Employee Relations & Engagement, Executive Advisory & Partnership, Governance & Compliance, Organizational Transformation, Succession Planning.

HR Systems & Platforms

Workday (HCM), Employee & Manager Self-Service Platforms, DeepSeek for HR Optimization & Automation, Compensation Strategy, Cost Optimization & Efficiency.

Project Management & Collaboration Tools

Agile/Scrum Methodologies, Primavera P6, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zoom, Monday.com, Claude.

AI & Emerging Technologies / Professional Skills

ChatGPT, AI-driven HR tools, Multi-Entity Operations, Consultative HR Skills, Performance Management, Change Management, Organizational Strategy.

Projects

HR Business Intelligence & Workforce Strategy Dashboard

Summary

Led the development of a strategic HR business intelligence dashboard to transform workforce data into actionable leadership insights.