Jane Okonkwo
Head of HR @Elim Housing Association
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WORK HISTORY
Head of HR @Elim Housing Association
Thornbury, GB
A social housing organization that manages over 800 homes in England and Wales. Head of HR with an HR Officer reporting to me, supporting over 67 colleagues.• Development of a successful annual People & Culture strategy resulting in considerable progress towards improved employee engagement, honing their potentialities, and fulfilling our business goals.• Enhanced employee engagement in the survey by 22% through revising pulse survey questions.• Reviewed and enhanced clarity of performance management system, including goal setting and appraisal process.• Developed a comprehensive board-approved proposal with recommendations on salary reviews, increased salaries, and improved employee benefits as part of company-wide benchmarking exercise.• Ensured that a larger number of colleagues have access to mental health first aid assistance by expanding the team of first aiders from two to five.• Demonstrated commitment to diversity by signing up for disability confident scheme, being a signatory to the Race at Work charter, and supporting EDI groups with employee training.• Facilitated smooth employee relations through collaboration with managers in addressing various issues such as discipline cases, absenteeism, conflicts, and downsizing while adhering to established protocols.• Reviewed and updated Elim\'s HR policies and procedures to align with current legislation, enhancing overall compliance.• Introduction of Wellbeing Centred Manager training programme for line managers to improve team cohesion and wellbeing.• Introduction of a management programme for new managers to prepare them for leadership.• Facilitating a smooth TUPE process, ensuring legal compliance in the ongoing transfer of employees, effectively managing consultations, safeguarding employee rights, and maintaining high engagement throughout the transition.
EDUCATION
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Master of Science - MSc, Occupational Safety, Health and Well-being
University of South Wales
M.Sc, Strategic Human Resources
University of South Wales
Master's degree, Strategic Human Resources
University of Uyo
B.A, Communication Arts
SKILLS
ABOUT JANE OKONKWO
A strategic qualified Human Resource Professional with experience in partnering with senior management, teams and stakeholders to deliver effective people management strategies that align with business and commercial goals. An analytical problem solver with experience in implementing business strategies from a people’s perspective. Experienced in coaching managers in the acquisition of skills to confidently prevent and resolve people issues. Her key skills include; contributing to the ongoing development of the HR function, providing guidance around HR issues, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews and resolving employee relation issue. There is nothing that she will not do to ensure that your business is a success. Jane has a masters degree in Management of Strategic Human Resources from University of South Wales and Occupational Safety, Health and Wellbeing from the Cardiff Metropolitan University. She is open to a career in human resources and occupational safety, health and well-being.
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