ABIOLA FADEYIBI
Barnet,UK
Summary
Dynamic HR professional with expertise in recruitment and volunteer management, employer branding, and employee relations. Proven track record in operations management, compliance management, and strategic planning. Adept at utilising HRIS to enhance talent acquisition strategies and improve payroll coordination. Strong analytical and interpersonal skills complement a talent for training and mentoring, supported by proficiency in MS Suites. Committed to driving organisational success through effective project management and budget oversight while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work history
Hr Manager
ZERO7 RESTAURANT
Hornchurch, Havering
04.2025 - 05.2026
- Managed end-to-end HR operations for restaurant team of 12 staff across front-of-house and kitchen roles
- Led recruitment and onboarding, including job advertising, interviews, contracts, inductions, and probation management
- Conducted right-to-work checks and maintained compliant employee records in line with UK immigration and employment law
- Ensured compliance with UK employment legislation, National Minimum Wage, Working Time Regulations, and holiday entitlement
- Oversaw employee relations, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance management, and absence control
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures (attendance, conduct, lateness, disciplinary)
- Supported payroll preparation, timesheets, rotas, and coordination with external payroll providers
- Managed staff training and development, including food hygiene, health & safety, and role-specific training
- Advised management on HR best practice and workforce planning to support business operations
- Promoted a positive workplace culture and supported staff engagement and retention
Hr Assistant
IMPACTABLE TRAINING & RECRUITMENT
Canary Wharf, Tower Hamlets
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Spearheads end-to-end recruitment, achieving 30% improvement in talent acquisition efficiency through innovative strategies.
- Implements cutting-edge sourcing methods, resulting in 25% increase in diverse candidate pools.
- Manages full-cycle recruitment, utilizing precise interviews and assessments, contributing to overall improvement in hiring manager satisfaction.
- Collaborates closely with hiring managers, ensuring job requirements align seamlessly with organizational goals.
- Drives effective onboarding programs, enhancing new hire integration and leading to 15% increase in first-year employee retention.
- Analyses and refines recruitment metrics, achieving reduction in time-to-hire and increased overall efficiency.
- Establishes strategic partnerships with educational institutions and industry networks to expand talent pipeline.
- Ensure accurate and up to date employee records, including personal information
- Assist in maintaining HR databases and filing systems
- Support orientation process for new hires, providing necessary documents and information
- Coordinate training sessions and maintain training records
- Handle basic employee inquiries and provide information on HR policies
- Escalate more complex issues to HR management as needed
- Assist in ensuring compliance with HR policies, procedures and relevant employment laws
- Support maintenance of legal and regulatory documents.
- Drives employer branding initiatives, executing successful campaigns to enhance brand perception among potential candidates.
- Utilizes HRIS for meticulous tracking and analysis of recruitment data, ensuring accuracy and informed decision-making.
- Handle day to day administrative tasks, including managing office supplies, equipment, invoices from vendors
- Documentation and organize important documents, records and files. This includes data entry, filing and ensuring that information is accessible.
- Quickly and efficiently address issues that may arise in day to day operations
Human Resources Generalist
TOUCHDOWN TRAVELS LIMITED
12.2019 - 12.2021
- Developed, supported, and delivered employee engagement and change management programs across the site.
- Completed HRIS data entry, reporting, auditing, and processing payroll requests.
- Mentored, trained, and supervised a team of 16 HR Professionals.
- Directed personnel onboarding, training, and employee relations for five departments with a total of 72 employees.
- Grew business by 25% in 2021 by leveraging my HR skills at a higher level of discipline to deliver effective talent management so that the sales department is capable of performing at its best.
- Saved 10% operational cost by analysing payroll and compensation and created a report with clear recommendations for stakeholders to take action.
- Conducted new hire orientations up to 24 times per year.
- Provided advice on all aspects of Company policy, best practices, employee relations, and employment law.
- Reviewed the compensation, payroll, and accounting functions to ensure equity and fairness.
- Supported capability development, retention, and succession of on-site management teams.
- Assisted and guided grievance and disciplinary issues up to and including dismissal and appeal stage.
- Supported the management team with the plans and implementation of recruitment, learning, development, and succession planning to ensure there is resilience across the station as well as strategies in place to ensure the development and progression of the station team.
- Ensured a culture of trust based on open communication, where cooperation is encouraged and reinforced.
- Reviewed HR Management Information and suggested areas of improvement.
- Supported various ad-hoc projects as dictated by the needs of the business unit e.g., TUPE, Restructures, etc.
- Administered and communicated benefit programs such as life, health, and dental insurance, pension plans, PTO/vacation, leaves of absence, and employee assistance programs.
- Responsible for the overall success of the programs.
Human Resources Manager
SABRE TRAVEL NETWORK
01.2016 - 12.2019
- Consulted with Distribution Centre Management to provide HR guidance when appropriate.
- Advised management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues.
- Managed and resolved complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
- Consult with Corporate to ensure solutions comply with policies and laws.
- Provided day-to-day performance management guidance to management (coaching, counselling, career development, disciplinary actions, and goal setting).
- Worked closely with management and employees to improve working relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Created and executed training programs for exempt and non-exempt employees.
- Evaluated and monitored the success of training programs to ensure training objectives are met.
- Assisted with staff members’ individual development plans and models for self-development by having an active development plan.
- Supervised the performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the organization.
- Supervised salary administration program to ensure compliance and equity within the organization.
- Responsible for the effective administration of the worker’s compensation /safety programs. Coordinates with Loss Prevention.
- Maintained data integrity within the HR and Payroll system.
- Responsible for all aspects of recruitment and retention including new employee orientation.
- Responsible for creating an environment of safety, good working relationships, and productivity.
- Oversaw the maintenance, and communication of records required by law local governing bodies, or other departments in the organization.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - French
UNIVERSITY OF ADO-EKITI
Ekiti, NigeriaMasters of Arts (M.A) - Human Resources Management
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
London, EnglandSkills
- Recruitment and Volunteer Management
- Employer Branding
- Employee Relations and Conflict Resolution
- Operations Management
- HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems)
- Team Leadership
- Payroll Coordination
- Compliance Management
- Compensation and Benefits
- Project Management
- Budget Management
- Strategic Planning
- Talent Acquisition Strategy
- Problem Solver
- Strong Analytical and Interpersonal Skills
- Training and Mentoring Capability
- MS Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Time Management
IMPACTABLE TRAINING & RECRUITMENT
Volunteer Recruitment Executive/Customer service, 2022-12, 2023-03, Boosted volunteer participation through targeted engagement strategies, leveraging social media, community partnerships, and personalized outreach., Tailored impactful training programs, leading to an overall improvement in skill acquisition and program effectiveness., Streamlined onboarding, introducing a digital platform, resulting in a 25% increase in volunteer retention within the first three months., Led successful recruitment drives, implementing data-driven strategies for a diverse and skilled volunteer pool, positively impacting program outcomes., Provided insights for long-term impact, reducing volunteer turnover through continuous improvement initiatives., Established clear communication channels, increasing volunteer satisfaction and strengthening team collaboration., Implemented innovative strategies, including a virtual volunteer fair, resulting in a 25% increase in program impact and community reach., Facilitate communication within the organization, both internally and externally. Responding to emails, interacting with clients and customers, Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings., Assist in providing support to customers and clients. This involves addressing inquiries, resolving issues and ensuring customer satisfaction.
OTHER EXPERIENCES
- MTN GROUP Supervisor (July 2014 – January 2016)
- AIRTEL NETWORKS LIMITED Supervisor (December 2013 – July 2014)
- FIRST BANK OF NIGERIA Travel Desk Supervisor (August 2010 – July 2014)
Affiliations
- I am passionate about equality and Justice.
Timeline
Hr Manager
ZERO7 RESTAURANT
04.2025 - 05.2026
Hr Assistant
IMPACTABLE TRAINING & RECRUITMENT
03.2023 - 12.2024
Human Resources Generalist
TOUCHDOWN TRAVELS LIMITED
12.2019 - 12.2021
Human Resources Manager
SABRE TRAVEL NETWORK
01.2016 - 12.2019
Masters of Arts (M.A) - Human Resources Management
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Bachelor’s Degree - French
UNIVERSITY OF ADO-EKITI