Lydia Aromolaran

Results-driven Human Resources Leader with 6+ years of progressive experience driving organizational performance through strategic workforce planning, performance management systems, employee engagement, and HR governance. Demonstrated expertise in aligning HR frameworks with business objectives to improve retention, productivity, compliance, and operational efficiency. Proven track record of leading cross-functional HR initiatives, implementing structured performance systems, strengthening compliance frameworks, and supporting executive leadership with data-driven HR insights.

Adept at transforming operational HR functions into structured, performance-oriented systems that enhance accountability and profitability.

Deputy Manager HR and Admin Officer (Strategic & Supervisory Focus) at Centre for Research in Enterprise and Action in Management (CREM) (2025-04 – Present)

Promoted within one year in recognition of performance impact and expanded strategic leadership responsibilities. Report to the COO and supervise 5 direct reports within a 20-employee organization. Provide strategic and operational HR leadership across the employee lifecycle while overseeing administrative governance and vendor management.

• Lead HR operations for a 20-employee workforce, directly supervising 25% of organizational staff (5 direct reports), improving team accountability and task turnaround time by 30%.
• Designed and implemented a structured Performance Management System (PMS), achieving 100% employee performance review compliance and improving goal alignment across departments.
• Conducted a Performance Management Audit for a client organization, identifying structural gaps and recommending corrective frameworks that significantly improved reporting clarity and accountability across departments.
• Reduced recruitment cycle time by 35% by standardizing interview evaluation frameworks and onboarding processes.
• Strengthened compliance governance, ensuring 100% adherence to internal HR documentation and regulatory standards.
• Improved internal communication workflows across departments, reducing response lag in administrative processes by 25%.
• Advised the COO on workforce planning and disciplinary procedures, contributing to a 20% reduction in recurring employee relations issues.
• Reduced external recruitment costs by 23% through structured internal talent pipeline.
• Project-managed GET Compass initiative: screened 5,616 applicants, shortlisted 100 finalists, and successfully delivered 15 award recipients with 100% project completion within timeline and budget.
• Directed University Grant Project involving 150 beneficiaries (100 undergraduates, 50 postgraduates), ensuring structured selection governance and 100% compliance with project evaluation criteria.
• Led workforce monitoring and data tracking using KoboToolbox, improving reporting accuracy and reducing field data discrepancies by 30%.

Assistant Manager HR and Admin Officer (Operational HR Focus) at Centre for Research in Enterprise and Action in Management (CREM) (2024-04 – 2025-03)

Supported executive HR leadership in policy development, performance systems implementation, and talent acquisition strategy.

• Developed and enforced HR policies aligned with statutory compliance and organizational objectives increasing policy adherence rate to 70%
• Managed full recruitment lifecycle, strengthening talent pipeline and reducing time-to-hire by 10%.
• Implemented structured performance review processes to support continuous feedback culture.
• Coordinated workforce engagement initiatives to strengthen retention and morale, increasing employee participation in engagement programs by 25%.
• Oversaw vendor contracts, and administrative budgeting.
• Successfully implemented structured performance management system, resulting in improved departmental accountability, leading to promotion to Deputy Manager role.

Human Resource Officer at Industrial and General Insurance Plc (2022-08 – 2024-03)

• Managed talent acquisition, onboarding, and documentation processes within a regulated financial services environment.
• Supported structured performance review cycles and training coordination.
• Provided advisory support on employee relations and disciplinary procedures.
• Maintained compliance with internal HR standards and regulatory policies.

Human Resources Assistant at Famacare Centre Limited (2019-08 – 2022-08)

• Introduced a healthcare policy initiative that reduced sick leave incidence by 70% and improved retention by 96%.
• Designed and coordinated workforce training initiatives that improved service efficiency and employee productivity.
• Strengthened onboarding processes to improve cultural integration and engagement.
• Enhanced internal HR communication processes, improving staff response time and satisfaction.

BSC in Human Resource Management – Bestower International University

HND in Pharmaceutical Technology – Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (2018)

– NYSC (2020)