Bolatito Yakub

Result-oriented, human resource enthusiast. I roll up my sleeves and drive visions and solutions. My strengths are my ability to truly grasp the needs organization and identify the right processes that can be used to scale growth and drive results. Hands-on experience in Sourcing, Recruiting, Payroll Administration, Compensation and benefits and HR policies and strategy. Experience in managing dynamic and flexible environments.
Highly adept at creating a positive and reassuring work atmosphere. 

TALENT SOURCER 

Oct. 2022 - Current The Colony, Argentina (Part-time) 

• Interact with potential candidates on social media and professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn, Slack and Github) 
• Coordinate with hiring managers to determine position requirements Identify qualified candidate profiles using various sourcing techniques (e.g. Boolean search) 
• Develop talent pipelines for future hiring needs 
• Measure conversion rates, including numbers of passive candidates who turn into applicants, get invited to interviews, get offers and get hired 
• Ask for referrals from current employees and external networks 
• Promote The Colony brand online and offline Maintain candidate databases (e.g. via our Applicant Tracking System)

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT (NIGERIA LIAISON) 

Apr 2022 - Current Saylor Academy, Washington D.C., USA (Part-time) 

• Serve as a communication bridge for all Saylor Academy personnel and students in Nigeria Keeping records of the students on track for the MBA (International Business) 
• Facilitating meetings and keeping the students on track in the program by participating in weekly calls with the Saylor Academy Team Develop and foster relationships with the student community, stakeholders, and other entities 
• Collect, analyze, and utilize data and feedback to identify opportunities to improve the relationship between the Saylor Academy Team and the student community. 
• Compile reports about particular incidents, events, or updates about an important issue for the study.
• Proactively solve conflicts and address issues between communication with the student community and the Saylor Academy Team. 
• Promptly respond to incidents and other events as necessary Act as a positive representation of the student community to the Saylor Academy Team.

HUMAN CAPITAL ASSOCIATE 

Jan 2022 - Jan. 2023 Africa Resource Company, Lagos, Nigeria 

Talent Acquisition

• Serve as a partner to leadership and hiring managers to understand hiring needs, and build effective sourcing, assessment, and closing approaches with internal and external candidates. 
• Conducts life-cycle recruitment for regular and proposal openings with Startups, Fintech, Ecommerce and Retail companies in Africa. The cycle includes staffing requisition coordination, recruitment strategy development, sourcing, oversight of interview scheduling, coordination of interview assessments, oversight of reference checking, coordination for offer recommendations and coordination for the delivery of job offers
• Provide creative ideas and innovative recruiting techniques to source qualified professionals. (i.e., social media, employee referrals, internal/external networks). 
• Understand how to apply effective recruiting practices to both passive and active candidates to expand the pipeline; profile candidates based on skills, fit and motivation to support retention objectives.
•  Lead recruitment discussions with Hiring Managers and interview teams to ensure a complete understanding of the job requirements and qualifications needed to fill the role. 
• Ensure timely generation and updates for applicant status reports and recruitment summaries

Compensation and Benefits

• Compiled the monthly payroll and managed other non-payroll benefits like leave allowances, passage fees, retention bonuses, performance benefits, medical benefits, and other related perks. 
• Maintained the confidentiality of payroll information to ensure data privacy and security. 
• Executed and oversaw the implementation of the Total Rewards policy in accordance with company guidelines and regulations. 
• Submitted and remitted statutory deductions, such as PAYE, NHF, and Pension, to the appropriate governing bodies

• MBA - INTERNATIONAL MARKET Jul 2025 - Saylor Academy, Washington D.C., USA 
• DIPLOMA - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 2022 -Saylor Academy, Washington D.C., USA 
• DIPLOMA - HUMAN RESOUCE MANAGEMENT 2021 -Saylor Academy, Washington D.C., USA 
• BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY 2018 - University of Lagos, Nigeria