Oziofu Okwuosa
Aberdeen
Summary
HR professional with extensive experience in talent management, workforce planning, resourcing and organisaGonal development within complex, regulated and internaGonal environments. Proven track record of leading and implemenGting talent strategies, succession planning, performance management frameworks and workforce pipelines to support organisaGonal sustainability. Strong knowledge of employment legislaGon, Home Office sponsorship and right to work compliance, and translaGng legislaGve change into pracGcal HR soluGons. Highly datadriven, colaboraGve and delivery focused.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Activity Coordinator
Inpatient Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU)
Aberdeen
10.2023 - Current
- Lead one-to-one and group intervenGons, tailoring acGviTes to paGent needs, capability and risk consideraGons.
- Design and deliver person-centred therapeuGc programmes supporGting wellbeing, recovery and independence.
- Utilised professional judgement, empathy, and clear communication to establish trust, foster engagement, and strengthen therapeutic rapport.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (psychiatrists, MHOs, nurses, OTs, pharmacists) to enhance care planning and ensure compliance with Mental Health Act governance.
- Liaised with families, social work, advocacy, government, and third-sector partners to facilitate patient care and optimise discharge planning.
- Document progress accurately on TrakCare and contribute to audit-ready record keeping.
Senior Healthcare Support Worker
IPCU
Aberdeen
02.2023 - Current
- Provide direct care and support to adults and young people, assisGng with daily living and recovery-focused rouGnes.
- Conduct risk assessments and implement safeguarding measures to ensure paGent safety.
- Support paGents to develop life skills and independence through structured intervenGons and acGviTes.
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effecGvely with families and healthcare professionals.
Mental Health Support Worker
VSA
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Supported adults with enduring mental health challenges to live independent and fulfilling lives.
- Developed and reviewed care plans, ensuring goals remained relevant and person-centred.
- Supported medicaGon concordance and administraGon in line with guidance.
- Liaised with the Mental Health Commission and Inspectorate when required; prepared for audits and inspecGons.
- Worked with NHS, Social Work and Third Sector on safeguarding, guardianships, detenGon processes and risk management.
HR Manager
GlaxoSmithKline
04.2017 - 01.2021
- Led talent management, succession planning and workforce planning strategies aligned to business growth and organisaGonal capability.
- Designed and implemented performance management frameworks to improve accountability, capability and leadership effecGveness.
- Developed internal talent pipelines and leadership development plans, reducing dependency on external recruitment.
- Led end-to-end resourcing acGvity including workforce planning, recruitment campaigns, onboarding and talent acquisiGon.
- Ensured compliance with employment legislaGon, HR governance standards, right to work and regulatory requirements.
- Translated legislaGve and policy changes into operaGonal guidance and manager coaching to embed change in pracGce.
- Led restructuring, site closures and organisaGonal change programmes, managing consultaGon processes and employee relaGons risk.
- Acted as Employee and Industrial RelaGons Lead, managing grievances, disciplinaries, disputes and union engagement.
- Used workforce analyGcs, HR KPIs and dashboards to inform workforce sustainability, retenGon and succession decisions.
- Contributed to corporate governance through Risk Management, Quality and Customer ExecuGve Boards.
HR Manager
GlaxoSmithKline
09.2014 - 03.2017
- Delivered regional talent management and organisaGonal development acGvity across two countries.
- Built succession plans and leadership pipelines for criGcal roles; strengthened future capability planning.
- Designed workforce and leadership development programmes aligned to strategic objecGves.
- Led performance management capability building for managers to improve standards and consistency.
- Drove people aspects of business transformaGon and organisaGonal redesign, securing stakeholder buy-in.
- Managed HR governance, risk registers and legislaGve compliance, implemenGng miGgaGon acGons.
- Led employee relaGons acGvity including grievances, disciplinaries and union consultaGon.
- Delivered engagement and inclusion iniGaGves, including the Women's Leadership IniGaGve.
HR Lead
Transcorp Group
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Led group-wide talent management, succession planning and workforce capability strategy across subsidiaries.
- Implemented performance management and leadership development frameworks and ensured consistent adopGon.
- Directed HR strategy implementaGon and policy roll-out across mulGple business units.
- Led HR integraGon during acquisiGon and organisaGonal change programmes.
- Ensured statutory, regulatory and employment law compliance in HR pracGce.
- Oversaw reward, benefits and workforce cost management.
- Managed labour union relaGonships and complex workforce negoGaGons.
Education
Law Degree -
MSc -
Psychological Studies
COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate -
Skills
- Talent Management & Pipeline Development
- Succession Planning & Workforce Planning
- Performance Management Frameworks
- Resourcing, Recruitment & Onboarding
- Early Career & Leadership Development
- HR Project Delivery & Change Implementation
- Employment Law & Legislative Compliance
- People Analytics, HR KPIs & Workforce Reporting
- Employee Relations & Case Management
- Coaching, Mentoring & Stakeholder Partnership
- HR Systems (Workday, MS Office, LinkedIn Recruiter)
References
Available on request.
Timeline
Activity Coordinator
Inpatient Psychiatric Care Unit (IPCU)
10.2023 - Current
Senior Healthcare Support Worker
IPCU
02.2023 - Current
Mental Health Support Worker
VSA
04.2022 - 02.2023
HR Manager
GlaxoSmithKline
04.2017 - 01.2021
HR Manager
GlaxoSmithKline
09.2014 - 03.2017
HR Lead
Transcorp Group
06.2012 - 09.2014
Law Degree -
MSc -
Psychological Studies