Maria Filibus

Human Resource Manager

Yola, Yola NorthMember since May 3, 2023

RecruitmentEmployee RelationsCompensation

About

Dynamic and results-oriented Human Resource Manager with over 7 years of experience in developing and implementing HR strategies that enhance organizational performance. Expertise in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with labor laws. Proven ability to foster a positive workplace culture and drive employee engagement.

Experience

Human Resource Manager - The Farm, Katsina Limited

(2025-01)

Part of the pioneer management team that established HR structures for a new manufacturing company.
Designed and implemented the company's payroll structure, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and fairness.
Developed employee benefits and compensation packages aligned with industry benchmarks to attract and retain talent.
Designed and rolled out HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws and best practices.
Successfully led the recruitment of key staff across all departments, including departmental heads and technical experts.
Implemented employee engagement and welfare initiatives that improved staff morale and productivity.
Supported management in organizational planning, restructuring, and compliance monitoring.
Established HR documentation and record-keeping systems to support effective administration.
Collaborated with leadership to ensure HR strategies supported the company's business goals from inception.

Human Resource Manager - Jaykay Carpets Industries Limited, Kano - Kano

(2023-01 - 2025-12)

Lead the HR department in developing policies and procedures that align with organizational goals.
Oversee the recruitment process, successfully hiring employees annually while reducing time-to-fill by 50%.
Implemented a performance management system that improved employee feedback and development, leading to a 30% increase in productivity.
Managed employee relations, addressing concerns and resolving conflicts to maintain a positive work environment, resulting in a 10% decrease in turnover.
Managing every aspect of recruitment process including orientation, onboarding, documentations and training new staff.
Ensuring compliance of company policies, rules and regulations.
Prepared payroll for casual staff.
Regularly updating employee database.
Preparing employee benefits such as casual/Annual, leave, termination/death benefits etc.
Managing staff pension and preparing pension schedule.

Human Resource Officer - Jaykay Carpets Industries Limited, Kano - Kano

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

Supported the recruitment and onboarding of new employees, improving retention rates by 10%.
Maintained and updated employee records, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and internal policies.

Project/ Human Resource Officer - Enochstone Nigeria Limited, Kano - Kano

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

Posting job ads, shortlisting candidates and scheduling interviews.
Creating job descriptions and developing KDP's for new staff.
Onboarding and orientation of new recruits.
Prepare monthly wages for all trainee and contract staff.
periodically update staff database.
Developed a health and safety policies as well as updated other policy documents periodically.
managed company staff, including coordinating and supporting the recruitment process.
Onboarding new comers to the company.
Determine suitable salaries.
Prepared monthly pension schedule and remittance.
Provided the necessary support for payroll requirements.
Developed and coordinated adequate staff training.
Updated office policies, and conducted quarterly/annual performance appraisal.
Consulted as Lead HR for two other client companies (Tecniseed and Green grace Global.)
Drafted letters, memos and emails.

Human Resource Assistant - Sansvid-M International, Gusau, Zamfara - Gusau, Zamfara

(2019-01 - 2020-12)