Ejiro Kakulu

Strategic Human Resources professional with 12+ years of progressive HR and administrative experience spanning Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Performance Management, HR Operations, Workforce Planning, HR Compliance, Payroll Administration, Learning & Development, and Organizational Development. Proven success supporting business growth through recruitment optimization, employee engagement, policy implementation, labor law compliance, HR analytics, and HRIS management. Experienced in partnering with leadership teams to drive workforce effectiveness, improve retention, and align HR strategy with organizational objectives.

HR Affiliate Partner - TAMSolution

(2026-02)

Partnering with organisations to support workforce management and talent acquisition initiatives using the TAMS platform, an integrated Human Resource Management System (HRMS) designed to manage the employee lifecycle from recruitment through retirement.

• Support organizations in optimizing workforce management through an integrated HR technology platform.
• Assist clients with recruitment lifecycle management using Applicant Tracking System (ATS) tools.
• Provide guidance on talent acquisition, onboarding, employee records management, and workforce planning.
• Promote HR digital transformation initiatives that improve operational efficiency and employee experience.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement HR solutions covering recruitment, performance management, and employee lifecycle processes.

HR Manager - Olivehaus Interiors

(2021-10 - 2026-01)

• Led end-to-end recruitment and selection processes, reducing time-to-hire and improving candidate quality.
• Designed and facilitated onboarding and orientation programmes to enable seamless integration of new employees into the organisation.
• Managed employee relations matters, disciplinary procedures, grievance handling, and conflict resolution.
• Coordinated performance reviews, and employee development initiatives.
• Implemented HR policies and ensured labor law compliance
• Maintained HR records, personnel files, benefits administration, and compliance documentation.
• Generated HR reports and workforce analytics to support executive decision-making.
• Implemented employee engagement and retention initiatives that strengthened workplace culture.
• Administered payroll processes, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Coordinated learning and development initiatives to address competency gaps, support employee growth and improve capability and engagement.
• Managed the organisation's performance management framework including goal setting, appraisals, KPI tracking and performance improvement plans.
• Calculated, deducted and facilitated the remittance of employee taxes including Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) obligations, ensuring full compliance with applicable tax law and regulatory requirements.
• Managed the preparation and submission of annual statutory returns and regulatory filings, ensuring timely compliance with legal requirement and maintaining the organisation's good standing with relevant governance agencies.

Admin Officer - NNPC

(2014-04 - 2021-03)

• Communicated concerns and information to supervisor for remediation and support.
• Created and maintained strong relationships with staff, customers, and stakeholders.
• Enforced corporate policies and procedures in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Wrote logs and reports, detailing activities for supervisor.
• Reviewed data to identify risks, determine needs, and make adjustments.
• Developed and implemented strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness of operations.
• Managed emergency situations calmly by coordinating resources effectively.
• Conducted and oversaw contingency plan integration and operations.

Post Graduate Diploma (PGD) - Accounting - Benson Idahosa University (2023)

B.Sc. - Accountancy - University of Benin (2014)