Lucky Opde

HR professional with 9 years of experience managing employee relations, talent acquisition, records management, and organizational development for a 30+ person workforce. MSc in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, with hands-on expertise in full-cycle recruitment, onboarding, performance coordination, and Nigerian Labour Act compliance. Known for building compliant HR systems, improving workforce coordination, and strengthening staff engagement with limited resources.

Seeking an HR Officer or HR Manager role in Port Harcourt to drive talent retention and high-performing teams through practical, research-informed HR practice.

Administrative Officer / People & Operations Admin at Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Bori (2017 – Present)

• Managed full-cycle HR operations for 30+ staff/volunteers, including recruitment, onboarding, records management, and performance coordination, in line with the Nigerian Labour Act.
• Led workforce coordination and administrative operations across multiple units, improving organizational efficiency and service delivery.
• Designed and delivered training programs on ethics, communication, and performance management, building a professional and collaborative work culture.
• Provided leadership in staff supervision, grievance handling, and conflict resolution, reducing internal conflicts through structured employee relations processes.
• Maintained 100% compliant personnel records and confidential documentation, ensuring audit readiness and data privacy.
• Coordinated leadership meetings, conferences, and strategic programs, improving stakeholder engagement and decision-making.

Part-Time Lecturer, Sociology & HR Management at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, St John's Campus (2022 – 2025)

• Delivered HR and Sociology courses to undergraduate students, strengthening research participation and academic performance.
• Developed training materials, academic presentations, and assessment tools that enhanced curriculum delivery.
• Guided students in research projects and academic writing, sharpening analytical and professional development skills.

Master of Science in Sociology (Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management) – University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria (2019)

Bachelor of Science in Sociology – University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria (2013)

Certificate in Administrative and Management Principles, Processes and Practices – Administrative Staff College of Nigeria (ASCON), Badagry, Lagos State, Nigeria (2017)