OPEOLUWA ELIZABETH ADEOYE
Corby,Northamptonshire
Summary
Seasoned Head of Talent Management with a knack for transforming recruitment processes and fostering talent development. Spearheaded initiatives that boosted employee retention and engagement, creating more dynamic and productive workplace. Skilled in driving strategic HR programmes, nurturing leadership potential, and aligning talent strategies with organisational goals.
Overview
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2
Languages
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Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work history
Head, Talent Management and L&D
Advans Microfinance Network
Ibadan, Nigeria
2025.03 - 2026.05
- Developed and executed enterprise-wide talent acquisition, development, and retention strategies for a workforce of 700+ employees across 21 business units, contributing to a 12% reduction in employee turnover and strengthening leadership pipeline readiness.
- Led strategic workforce planning initiatives, aligning workforce capability with future business requirements, closing talent gaps by 18% and bolstering organisational workforce readiness.
- Partnered with HR business partners and senior leaders to conduct annual performance reviews, identifying high-potential talent and enhancing internal mobility by 44% through targeted development and succession initiatives.
People and Change Manager
Advans Microfinance Network
2023.12 - 2025.02
- Achieved 95% process adoption within the first year, while boosting positive staff feedback by 40% through proactive engagement strategies.
- Directed change management stream for AIR+ global business transformation, achieving successful adoption of new operating models in Nigeria.
- Led team of 22 professionals in training, communication, and documentation workstreams, enhancing overall project delivery.
- Collaborated with PMO and central teams for risk-managed deployment of $2M transformation project.
Senior Group Talent Development Partner
Advans Microfinance Network
2022.10 - 2023.11
- Designed and deployed training programs that prepared future leaders for succession-critical roles across Africa, Asia, and Europe, enhancing leadership readiness.
- Developed a leadership capability framework and trained 100+ managers and 3,000+ learners to strengthen leadership pipelines and succession readiness.
- Aligned leadership development initiatives with organisational growth strategies and measurable talent outcomes through collaboration with business leaders.
- Scaled flagship leadership development programs across 4 countries (Ghana, Côte D’Ivoire, Cameroon, Tunisia), achieving global alignment.
- Managed a diverse global L&D community, driving engagement, knowledge sharing, and standardization of global talent practices.
Senior Training Project Specialist
Advans Microfinance Network
2021.05 - 2022.10
- Developed digital learning solutions and technical guides to enhance system adoption and operational effectiveness.
- Monitored learning impact through KPIs, driving continuous improvement of training effectiveness.
- Led training needs analysis and content development to enable end-users for Core Banking System deployment.
Human Resources Business Partner
Advans Microfinance Network
2020.07 - 2021.05
- Managed employee relations initiatives fostering a positive work environment and enhancing engagement, contributing to a 15% increase in retention rate.
- Identified current and future capability gaps and designed targeted learning and development programmes to build leadership, technical, and behavioural competencies.
- Collaborated with Director of HR and departmental heads to develop models aligning with business objectives and enhancing performance targets.
- Increased LMS engagement by 46% through innovative content and personalised e-learning courses.
- Developed e-learning courses on RISE 360 for personalised learning and skills improvement of the employees.
HR Operations Officer
Advans Microfinance Network
2018.07 - 2020.06
Client Relationship Officer
Advans Microfinance Network
2014.02 - 2018.07
Education
B.Sc. - Statistics
Federal University of Agriculture
Abeokuta, NigeriaMaters of Research - Leadership and Management
University of Derby
Derby, United Kingdom 2026.06 -
Skills
- Strategic Workforce Planning (SWP)
- Talent development
- Succession planning
- Leadership pipeline
- Talent acceleration
- Change management
- L&D initiatives
- Leadership program
- Talent analytics
- Performance Management
- Performance Evaluation Systems
- HR Analytics Tools
- Employee engagement
- Diversity initiatives
- DEI integration
- Effective Communication
- Leadership consulting
- Project management proficiency
- Problem-solving
- Knowledge of [Software]
Certification
- Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR), HRCI, 2024
- Member, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (MCIB), 2023
- Performance & Appraisal (MBO), BAA, 2019
- Train-the-Trainer Rhetoric, Phillips Consulting, 2019
- Financial Analysis & Business Plan, BAA, 2019
- Enterprise Risk Management, BAA, 2019
- Decision Making with Full Business Responsibility, Phillips Consulting, 2019
- Effective Problem Solving and Decision-Making Skills, AMSCO, 2015
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Fluent
French (Beginner)
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maters of Research - Leadership and Management
University of Derby
2026.06 -
Head, Talent Management and L&D
Advans Microfinance Network
2025.03 - 2026.05
People and Change Manager
Advans Microfinance Network
2023.12 - 2025.02
Senior Group Talent Development Partner
Advans Microfinance Network
2022.10 - 2023.11
Senior Training Project Specialist
Advans Microfinance Network
2021.05 - 2022.10
Human Resources Business Partner
Advans Microfinance Network
2020.07 - 2021.05
HR Operations Officer
Advans Microfinance Network
2018.07 - 2020.06
Client Relationship Officer
Advans Microfinance Network
2014.02 - 2018.07
B.Sc. - Statistics
Federal University of Agriculture