Affiong Ekpo
Human Resources Generalist
League City,TX
Summary
Dynamic Human Resources Generalist with 6 years of experience managing a broad range of human resource functions while creating a team-driven environment that fosters room for development and growth. Supports and guides cross-functional team members while implementing best practices within HR team. Serves as HR champion in administering and advancing HR functions while acting as resource on policy interpretation and implementation. Known for confidentiality, discretion and solid judgment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Generalist
Sarepta Group
Beltsville, MD
12.2021 - Current
- Developed and enforced company policy and procedures relating to human resources activity.
- Liaised with HR and payroll to coordinate and manage employee leaves of absence.
- Understood, interpreted and mediated human resources inquiries to support administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs.
- Supported all administrative functions of recruitment including screening, writing contracts, and updating of HR systems.
- Implemented and supervised orientation procedures for 10 new hires.
- Provided personnel policy and procedure guidance to employees and management.
- Updated key human resource metrics on turnover and terminations using reporting tools on HRMS database.
Human Resource Officer
WAIFEM
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2018 - 12.2021
- HR team lead that oversaw job interviews, led onboarding, new-hire orientation sessions and conducted exit interviews each year.
- Introduced new initiatives that increased staff training and development by 50% over 2 years.
- Enhanced team workflows and employee job satisfaction by coordinating communication between managers and employees.
- Initiated job-realignments and reviewed job descriptions for 4 departments.
- Provided optimal support to employees regarding various HR-related issues.
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
- Planned, monitored and appraised employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.
- Partnered with Management in employee disciplinary and conflict resolution meetings.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Administrative Officer
WAIFEM
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2014 - 06.2018
- Standardized office structures and processes to promote collaboration and increased performance.
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to 10 office staff, promoting excellence in office operations.
- Interpreted management directives to define and document administrative staff processes.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Produced highly accurate internal and external letters and memoranda.
Human Resources Assistant
Foundation For Economic Research And Training
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Delivered friendly assistance with new hires throughout interviewing and hiring process.
- Assisted with on-boarding process of 12 new hires.
- Filed paperwork, sorted and delivered correspondence, and maintained office organization.
- Organized new employee orientation schedules and initial training for new hires.
- Successfully handled employee relations matters and ensured employee compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Tracked various statistics and kept detailed records to support human resources department.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD05.2003
Skills
- Promotion Coordination
- Report Preparation
- Employee Hiring
- Procedure Compliance
- Performance Appraisal
- New Hire Onboarding
- Employee Orientation
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Employee Relations
- Training and Development
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Recruitment Management
- Microsoft Office
- Talent Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Guidance and Counseling
- Executive support
Professional Development
Participated in the following comprehensive professional training courses:
- Database Management/Analysis Using Microsoft Excel
- Effective Human Resource and People Management
- Teambuilding and Discipline
- Fundamentals of Human Resources
- Managing Groups and Employee Interactions
- New Strategic Plan, New Work Ethics
Affiliations
- Society for Human Resource Management
Languages
French
Elementary
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Timeline
Human Resources Generalist
Sarepta Group
12.2021 - Current
Human Resource Officer
WAIFEM
06.2018 - 12.2021
Administrative Officer
WAIFEM
03.2014 - 06.2018
Human Resources Assistant
Foundation For Economic Research And Training
01.2007 - 12.2010
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of Maryland - College Park
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