Experience

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  Vlisco Group in Côte d'Ivoire (UNIWAX and CFCI)

  • Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

  • Executive Director Human Resources

    • Nov 2022 - Present
    • Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

    Responsible for the design and implementation of HR strategy for UNIWAX and CFCILeading a large team of HR professionals to ensure that companies get the best from its people.Projects include driving change, global grading structure and benefits, new HRIS system implementation, succession planningAttraction, retention and development of professionalDesigning handbooks procedures and policies in line with Company valuesDeveloped, implemented and then audited compliance to Human Resources procedureDesign and implementation of a harmonised global grading structure and benefitsDelivering cost saving projects in the fields of compensation and benefits, absence and developmentDelivery of an industrial relations strategy with unionsProviding HR Advice, guidance and strategy to managers

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  GROUPE AVOS

  • Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

  • Group Human Resources Director

    • Sep 2021 - Oct 2022
    • Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire

    Holding management• Drive the committee and the HR network• Develop and implement HR strategy and the policy• Build organizational culture through initiating and implementing various HR programs• Identify the HR elements to be harmonized and ensure their effective implementation• Ensure the HR management of the Holding• Oversee the development of employment contracts for senior executives• Coordinate internal communication activities within the GroupSubsidiary management• Coordinate the activities of the various managers in charge of processes related to performance,recruitment, training, compensation, mobility and career management• Develop the skills of the HR teams of the subsidiaries• Share best practices within the Group• Support the subsidiaries in the deployment of policies and ensure their implementation• Ensure compliance of HR practices with labor policies and legislation• Conduct climate surveys and make recommendations• Drive the annual evaluation process in the Group• Organize consultation with social partners and promote good relations in order to create andmaintain a positive climate

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  National Agency for universal telecommunication service-ICT (ANSUT)

  • Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

  • Talent and HR Director

    • Dec 2018 - Aug 2021
    • Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

    • Define HR strategy and policy based on the strategic objectives of the ANSUT (employment,remuneration, training, GPEC, working conditions, social climate management, social policies,corporate social responsibility, equality between men and women, talent acquisition...) ;• Define HR procedures and ensure compliance with legal and legal requirements (code of theoccupational safety and hygiene rules...) ;• Supervise HRDC teams in the implementation of HR projects;• Implement programmes for development, guidance, staff training andGPEC• Identify psycho-social risks related to the activities of employees and develop and monitor theimplementation of prevention plans;• Define and pilot the deployment of the human resources information system (HRIS) toto ensure effective management of the human capital of ANSUT in accordance with its strategy;• Conduct social dialogue and negotiate with representative bodies of staff (trade unions,Works Committee...) to reconcile company objectives and employee satisfaction;• Ensure the budgetary management of the payroll;• Represent the General management in HR activities.

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  Université de Montréal

  • Montréal

  • HR Researcher and lecturer

    • Dec 2012 - Nov 2018
    • Montréal

    • Organizational behavior specialist; • Training and human resources development specialist;• HR strategy specialist;• Aging manpower management specialist;Contribution on research projectsResearch topic: Training assessment. Researchers: Faiçal Zellama (University of Saint Boniface) et Ahmed Traoré (University of Montréal)Research topic: Values expression in strategies of influence – content analysis (summer 2015).Researchers: Haines, V. and Bélanger, J., School of industrial relations (University of Montréal).Research topic: Work-life balance - content analysis (Winter 2015).Researcher: Haines, V. School of industrial relations (University of Montréal).Research topic: Retirement and Bridge employment – quantitative analysis (since summer 2014).Researcher: Saba, T., School of industrial relations (University of Montréal) and Dufour, M.E. (University of Laval)

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  Université de Saint-Boniface

  • Winnipeg, Canada Area

  • Lecturer in HR

    • Sep 2016 - Dec 2016
    • Winnipeg, Canada Area

    Business Administration Class, taught courses: • Industrial relations.• Collective bargaining.

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  Banque Sahelo-Saharienne pour l’Investissement et le commerce

  • Abidjan, Ivory Coast

  • Administration and HR Director

    • Jan 2010 - Aug 2012
    • Abidjan, Ivory Coast

    • Developed organization strategies by identifying and researching human resources issues; contributing information, analysis, and recommendations to organization strategic thinking and direction; establishing human resources objectives in line with organizational objectives.• Implemented human resources strategies by establishing department accountabilities, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, safety and health, succession planning, employee relations and retention and labor relations.• Managed human resources operations by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining staff; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing staff job contributions; maintaining compensation; determining production, productivity, quality, and customer-service strategies; designing systems; resolving problems; implementing change.• Developed human resources operations financial strategies by estimating, forecasting, and anticipating requirements, trends, and variances; • Accomplished special project results by identifying and clarifying issues and priorities; communicating and coordinating requirements; expediting fulfillment; evaluating milestone accomplishments; evaluating optional courses of action; changing assumptions and direction.• Supported management by providing human resources advice, counsel, and decisions; analyzing information and applications.• Guided management and employee actions by researching, developing, writing, and updating policies, procedures, methods, and guidelines; communicating and enforcing organization values.• Complied with legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions.

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  Cristal Bank Corporation (Project team)

  • Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

  • HR Director

    • Jun 2009 - Oct 2009
    • Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

    • In charge of recruitment process: pre-screened, coordinated interviews, checked references, etc.• Drafted contracts, and finalised same for all new hires• Delivered HR induction module to new starters• Processed monthly payroll for 20 employees (Project team)

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  Banque Atlantique Togo

  • Lomé, Togo

  • HR Director

    • Nov 2007 - May 2009
    • Lomé, Togo

    • Maintained the work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all positions.• Maintained organization staff by establishing a recruiting, testing, and interviewing program; counseling managers on candidate selection; conducting and analyzing exit interviews; recommending changes.• Prepared employees for assignments by establishing and conducting orientation and training programs.• Prepared pay budgets; monitoring and scheduling individual pay actions; recommending, planning, and implementing pay structure revisions.• Ensured planning, monitoring, and appraisal of employee work results by training managers to coach and discipline employees.• Ensured legal compliance by monitoring and implementing applicable human resource national requirements.• Maintained management guidelines by preparing, updating, and recommending human resource policies and procedures.• Contributed to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

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  Versus Bank

  • Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

  • HR Administrator

    • Jun 2006 - Oct 2007
    • Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire

    • Processed monthly payroll.• Assisted recruitment process• Manager the training plan• Provided administration support to the HR Manager in all HR related matters• Managed time and attendance records for payroll