Olayemi Olowu

Strategic HR Business Partner and HR Consultant with over 20 years of experience partnering with executive leadership across the energy, financial services, and multi-entity business environments. Experienced in translating business priorities into people strategies through workforce planning, organisational design, performance management, employee relations, compliance, and HR operations. Recognised for building practical HR frameworks, strengthening organisational capability, and supporting leadership teams to improve operational effectiveness and business performance.

HR Consultant at HCM Bridges Consulting (2021-12 – Present)

• Partner with business owners, Boards, and management teams to align HR strategy, workforce planning, and organisational structure with business objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive HR audits, compliance reviews, and workforce assessments to identify organisational, policy, and operational gaps, providing practical recommendations that improve organisational effectiveness.
• Advise clients on workforce planning, organisational design, performance management, and employee relations to support business growth and operational excellence.
• Design and implement HR policies, employee handbooks, employment contracts, job descriptions, SOPs, and other HR documentation aligned with Nigerian labour laws and business needs.
• Coach managers on performance management, employee relations, disciplinary processes, workplace investigations, and HR best practices.
• Support organisational restructuring, change management, and workforce planning initiatives that strengthen accountability and business performance.
• Lead recruitment assignments for professional, technical, and expatriate positions, coordinating onboarding and employment documentation.
• Prepare HR reports and analyse workforce information to support management decision-making and continuous improvement.

Group Head, Human Capital Management at Adamantine Energy Holding Company (2022-08 – 2023-01)

• Partnered with executive leadership and Heads of Department to align workforce plans with business priorities across eight subsidiaries.
• Led a six-member HR team delivering HR services across multiple business units.
• Supported workforce planning and deployment during the commissioning of Duport Midstream Energy Park.
• Coordinated recruitment, mobilisation, logistics, and engagement of expatriates, engineers, and technical personnel.
• Developed organisational structures, manpower plans, Standard Operating Procedures, and HR policies supporting operational readiness.
• Contributed to compensation and benefits design across subsidiaries.
• Led the annual performance management process and prepared HR reports and recommendations for executive leadership and the Board.

Head, Human Resources & Administration at Yellownose Limited & Subsidiaries (2019-02 – 2021-12)

• Served as the sole HR leader supporting executives across nine subsidiaries in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
• Partnered with executive management on workforce planning, organisational effectiveness, and HR strategy.
• Developed and implemented employee handbooks, HR policies, employment contracts, and job descriptions.
• Managed recruitment, onboarding, payroll coordination, employee benefits, performance management, and employee documentation.
• Coordinated annual training plans and employee development initiatives.
• Ensured compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies across multiple locations.
• Prepared HR reports and workforce information to support strategic and operational decision-making.

Head, Human Resources & Administration at Refin Homes Limited (2018-05 – 2019-02)

• Managed payroll processing, statutory deductions, and HR administration
• Supported ISO 9001:2015 certification processes and audit preparation
• Developed HR policies and employee handbook
• Coordinated attendance management and HR reporting

HR Consultant at Westlake Consulting / Capital Corp Ltd (2015-03 – 2017-12)

• Supported clients with recruitment, onboarding, and HR documentation
• Conducted HR reviews and assisted with policy development
• Provided guidance on employee management and HR processes

Head, Human Capital Management at Unicapital Plc (formerly Aterios Capital Ltd) (2011-10 – 2014-12)

• Managed end-to-end HR operations including recruitment, payroll, and employee relations
• Developed HR policies, employment contracts, and job descriptions
• Supported HR due diligence processes for business transactions
• Ensured compliance with employment regulations

Profit Centre Manager (Commercial Banking) at United Bank for Africa (UBA) (2007-01 – 2011-12)

• Managed client relationships and supported business development activities
• Promoted and sold banking products to customers

Team Lead – Recruitment/Resourcing/Onboarding at United Bank for Africa (UBA) (2007-01 – 2011-12)

• Supported recruitment and onboarding processes across multiple branches
• Maintained employee records and supported HR reporting

HR Support at Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) (2000-01 – 2006-12)

• Held roles in customer service, account management, and HR support
• Assisted with employee administration, onboarding, and welfare processes

Bachelor of Library & Information Science in Library & Information Science – University of Ibadan

Master of Business Administration in Business Administration (2027-01)