Tolu O.

About Tolu O.

I am a Human Resources (HR) and Talent Acquisition (TA) Lead, Process Improvement Expert, Ethics & Compliance Professional with 14 years of valuable, multinational experience and a verifiable track record of consistently exceeding business and employee performance expectations. As a proactive, strategic senior HR & TA professional, I possess a unique blend of strategic thinking, strong communication and influence, commercial acumen and people leadership skills. I am a Bar Raiser known for making significant differences to every team and project supported while continually delivering innovative solutions to complex challenges. I have had the unique opportunity of building and leading multiple teams of talented, standout HR Recruiters while simultaneously serving as a Player-Coach providing strategic solutions to current and future human resources and recruiting needs on a global stage in the following sectors: IT and Business Consulting for Commercial & The United States Federal Government, Big/Small Box Corporate Retail, and Mobility & Travel (Fleet Management) industries. As a subject matter expert, I lead through EXPERTISE. My leadership style is demonstrated by leading by example, technical skills as well as guidance and strategy. My ability to successfully & consistently exceed business performance expectations while maintaining quality and integrity lies in my Passion for Excellence, Strong Time Management, Delegation, and Prioritization skills. Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and Talent Retention. My employee retention strategy starts at recruiting. I champion a hiring process focused on long-term fit. My EVP is an authentic delivery of a perfect blend of tangible and intangible elements demonstrated to candidates about what my organization offers in terms of company culture, growth opportunities, and benefits. I am characterized by high emotional intelligence, integrity, decisiveness, and a commitment to ethical leadership and continuous learning. I am eager to bring my in-depth knowledge and experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition/Development, Strategy and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, alongside my transferable skills to a great place to work!

Experience

1. Senior Talent Acquisition Partner-lead

   CGI

   Jan 2019 — Present · Fairfax, VA, US

   I operated as both a strategic advisor and an experienced individual contributor, supporting high-volume and specialized hiring while partnering closely with Directors and VPs to align talent strategy with business goals.~ Served as a Senior Talent Acquisition Lead for a team of 5 enthusiastic, high-performing Market-Facing Sourcing Recruiters who specialize in finding top talent for a variety of high-volume technical and non-technical opportunities.~ Sourced, identified, screened and produced qualified candidates for existing and upcoming technical and non-technical positions.~ I recruited across core business functions, including Data Science, Product, Engineering, Marketing & Communications, Software Development, and Customer Success, evaluating candidates for both technical excellence and their ability to add measurable, long-term value to the organization.~ Excellently used sourcing tools including, but not limited to: LinkedIn Recruiter, HireEZ, Dice, Clearancejobs, Monster, Indeed, Simply Hired etc.~ Provided strategic sourcing solutions driven by researched market data, engagement of passive candidates, personalized outreach, niche job boards search and referrals.~ Coached, developed and inspired high-performing recruiters, modeling outstanding practitioner competencies from front-end internal client consultations to devising the right sourcing and recruitment strategies to drive searches to successful completion.~ Collaborated with hiring managers to create and review job descriptions, defining and validating key position requirements.~ Consecutively earned in 2023 and 2024- CGI Annual Performance Review Rating of Exceeds Expectation(EE). I consistently delivered results beyond my role’s standard requirements. I consistently add unique value, owning outcomes and demonstrating skills for the next level. I demonstrated strategic impact, problem-solving, Innovation and driving client/team success beyond simple task completion.

Education

• Bowie State University

  Master of Arts (MA), Human Resources Development

• Covenant University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Mass Communication/Media Studies

• Bowie State University

  Certificate of Completion - Project Management