Grace Okeke

Strategic and innovative HR Professional who translates business vision into HR initiatives that improve performance, profitability, growth, and employee engagement. Applies a disciplined and flexible problem-solving approach that balances business goals with employee needs. Collaborates with company executives to translate visions and strategies into actionable, value-added goals.
 

EM-ONE Energy Solutions | Abuja, NG | Engineering, technology, and consulting firm 
HR/Admin Associate

• Prepared the proposed HR strategy for the year aligned with business targets, discussed and agreed with the CEO and department heads.
• Completed the end-to-end recruiting life cycle from creating a proposed plan in line with recruiting targets, marketing communication, and design, candidate sourcing through targeted channels, screening, and closing of high-caliber candidates. 100% direct sourcing and
headhunting with 0% agency use.
• Collaborated with 3 department heads to develop a training program for 25+ engineers which helped the successful delivery of two major
rural microgrid projects valued at about $2 million.
• Mentored and provided guidance to 1 direct report that assisted with the execution of plans for overall administration tasks, and provided day-to-day input on the prioritization of tasks.
 

BeepTool Communications| Lagos, NG | Connectivity solutions and digital services startup 
HR/Operations Associate

Led the creation of the HR department. Developed a 3-year HR plan for the management team. Created and implemented HR policies,

procedures, systems, and technologies to support the company’s long-term plan.
• Designed a company-wide job description system that included job surveys, job analyses, and departmental SOPs. Due to stated goals and
procedures, employees’ efficiency improved by 30%.
• Developed a performance management system that included stay interviews and 360-degree feedback with the input of the management.
• Created extensive training programs for various levels of the organization. Sales training that provided structure and direction on sales
procedures improved the quality of sales professionals and helped to increase revenue by salespersons by 12% within 3 months.
• Developed and executed the change management plan for the launch of a new company – Lafiya Telehealth. Redefined employees' job
descriptions, KPIs, and pay structure. Created and implemented a training plan that aided a smooth transition.
• Managed end-to-end recruitment cycle with HR software to select the right candidate that increases productivity.
• Managed and handled databases of 100+ confidential records of personnel and job applicants.
Dovewell Oilfield Services | Lagos, NG | Privately owned oil and gas services company Feb. 2020 – Sept. 2020
Assistant HR Officer
• Created and maintained capacity planners for two offshore platforms. Developed and implemented a shift work schedule for 100
engineers. Helped to streamline staffing levels during the covid-19 pandemic which helped reduce staff costs by 30%.
• Implemented Covid-19 measures and a digital personnel health tracker to enable rapid identification of covid-19 cases.
• Coordinated the distribution of PPEs to offshore workers following a well-defined distribution process that reduced wait time by 40%.
• Supported HR Manager in recruitment, selection, induction, and onboarding to ensure successful closure.
Total E&P Nigeria Cooperative | Lagos, NG | Financial services venture July. 2019 – Jan. 2020
Intern, Compliance & Communications
• Supported the Senior Legal Manager in providing the company’s secretarial services.
• Filed and sorted legal documentation to enable easy access to contracts with suppliers, consultants, and contractors.
• Coordinated the procurement of office supplies and consumables. 
 

Chartered Institute of Personnel Management, Nigeria (CIPMN) – Professional II Candidate.
 

Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria May 2014 – Jan. 2018
Bachelor of Science