Bridget Ebikenie

Client-focused HR Consultant with 8+ years of progressive experience delivering people strategy, talent management, organizational development, and compensation &

benefits solutions across multi-sector client portfolios spanning Oil & Gas, Finance, Real Estate, Hospitality & QSR, and Technology. Proven consulting track record advising leadership teams, coaching regional HR leads, and executing full-cycle HR engagements — from culture diagnostics and workforce planning through HR technology implementation and compliance audits — across 6 African markets and remote, cross-border client environments. Skilled in developing frameworks, policies, and data-driven deliverables that keep clients compliant and competitive, with hands-on experience in business development, proposal writing, and end-to-end client engagement management. Certified HR Professional recognized for dependability, sound judgment, and results under fast-paced, independent working conditions.

HR Consultant at Marlocks Technology (2026-02 – Present)

Engaged as sole HR Consultant to build the organization's people function from the ground up — HR strategy, policy design, talent acquisition, and employee engagement — within a fully remote environment

• Developed foundational HR frameworks, policies, and documentation tailored to a technology start-up culture, ensuring statutory compliance from inception
• Designed recruitment and onboarding processes to support rapid headcount growth, aligning hiring practices with organizational culture and budget
• Advised leadership on compensation structuring, HR technology selection, and workforce planning, backed by research and benchmarking analysis

Regional HR Lead, Africa Subcontinent → HR Consultant, South & Western Africa at BLS International (2025 – 2026)

Managed end-to-end HR operations across 6 African countries (Nigeria, Senegal, Gambia, Côte d'Ivoire, Mali, South Africa), then transitioned into an advisory role coaching junior HR leads on people strategy, compliance, and client-facing delivery

• Developed and oversaw legally compliant multi-country payroll systems across 5 countries, ensuring 100% accuracy and audit-ready records
• Managed legal correspondence and compliance liaison with corporate headquarters in India, coordinating cross-border reporting and policy alignment
• Led change management and organizational stabilization following partner-location acquisitions, building HR reporting frameworks that strengthened in-country capability

HR Manager at Premium Power Solutions (2024-05 – 2025-06)

• Led a comprehensive HR digital transformation using NotchHR, reducing manual reporting processes by 60%
• Designed performance appraisal frameworks incorporating KPIs, competency assessments, and 360-degree feedback
• Directed an organizational restructuring project and managed full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning for technical and administrative staff

HR Consultant & Associate Partner at Edna Evans & Co. Ltd (2021-09 – 2024-03)

Delivered end-to-end HR consulting engagements across Oil & Gas, Finance, Real Estate, and QSR (Hospitality) client portfolios, managing diverse HR mandates for multiple organizations simultaneously

• Provided strategic HR advisory on policy creation, compliance audits, employee engagement, and organizational development
• Conducted HR compliance audits ensuring client adherence to the Nigerian Labor Act, pension regulations, and tax requirements
• Led HR digital transformation projects using OrangeHRM, and designed compensation and retention strategies aligned with client budgets and industry benchmarks

HR Generalist at Friend N Pal (2021-01 – 2021-09)

• Coordinated end-to-end recruitment, scheduling, and payroll administration for a high-volume retail operation with 80+ employees
• Negotiated vendor contracts and optimized operational costs through improved workforce scheduling

HR & Administrative Assistant at Finisher's Pride Academy (2017-05 – 2019-06)

• Managed employee records systems and drafted HR policies ensuring statutory compliance for academic staff
• Maintained HRIS database, supported payroll processing, leave management, and benefits administration

B.Sc. in Business Administration – National Open University of Nigeria