Oluwakemi Adelaja

Strategic Human Resources and Operations Manager with over 10 years of experience supporting and leading workforce operations across multi-location environments in Nigeria and internationally. Proven expertise in payroll management, employee relations, recruitment coordination, compliance, and HR process optimization for teams of 300+ staff.

Accounts & Human Resource Manager at JALS Hospitality (2023-12 – Present)

Managing recruitment, selection, onboarding processes, HR policies, employee relations, payroll administration, and financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and cashflow management.

• Manage recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes to support workforce expansion
• Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks aligned with Nigerian labour laws
• Oversee employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary procedures
• Design and manage performance appraisal systems to improve productivity and accountability
• Handle payroll administration, benefits management, and staff welfare programs
• Provide strategic support to leadership on workforce planning and organizational development
• Oversee financial operations including accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, and cashflow management
• Prepare monthly financial reports, P&L statements, and variance analysis
• Ensure accurate bookkeeping and compliance with financial regulations and internal controls
• Manage vendor payments, procurement processes, and financial documentation
• Implement financial process improvements to enhance efficiency and cost control

Financial Controller (HR & Operations Oversight) at Bon Hospitality (2021-01 – 2023-08)

Oversaw payroll and HR operations for 300+ employees across 3 locations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and labour regulations.

• Oversaw payroll and HR operations for 300+ employees across 3 locations, ensuring compliance with internal policies and labour regulations
• Supported HR leadership in recruitment, onboarding, and employee lifecycle management
• Coordinated staff scheduling, leave management, and performance tracking systems
• Implemented process improvements that enhanced workforce efficiency and reduced administrative delays
• Ensured audit readiness and compliance across multi-location operations

Freelance Bookkeeper & Virtual Assistant (HR/Admin Support) at Mondosol (2019-09 – 2020-12)

Supported HR documentation, onboarding processes, staff coordination, and maintained administrative systems and internal communications.

• Supported HR documentation, onboarding processes, and staff coordination
• Managed administrative systems and internal communications
• Assisted in maintaining employee records and compliance documentation

Financial Analyst (Operations & Workforce Support) at Ebirr Trading Plc / Gibson Youth Academy (2017-10 – 2019-08)

Supported operational decision-making through workforce and financial analysis, improved operational efficiency, and collaborated with management to optimize organizational processes.

• Supported operational decision-making through workforce and financial analysis
• Improved operational efficiency, indirectly impacting staffing and resource allocation
• Collaborated with management to optimize organizational processes

Billing & Payroll Specialist (HR Support) at Cambridge Transportation (2017-07 – 2019-01)

Managed payroll processing and employee records across remote teams, supported recruitment onboarding documentation, and maintained HR systems.

• Managed payroll processing and employee records across remote teams
• Supported recruitment onboarding documentation and employee data management
• Maintained HR systems and ensured compliance with company policies

Company Accountant / Admin Officer (HR Coordination) at RF Technology Solutions (2015-12 – 2016-10)

Coordinated HR administrative functions, supported recruitment processes and onboarding, and managed employee records and compliance documentation.

• Coordinated HR administrative functions including staff documentation and policy updates
• Supported recruitment processes and onboarding
• Managed employee records and internal compliance documentation

MSc in Data Science Management – Rome Business School

HND in Accountancy – Kano State Polytechnic