BLESSING. A. ANTAI

HR/BUSINESS ANALYST

Lagos, NG.

About

Blessing is an accomplished HR Consultant and Business Advisor with over 12 years of experience in workforce strategy, organizational development, and performance systems across diverse SMEs. She excels at aligning people operations with business outcomes, driving significant improvements in retention, productivity, and cost efficiency. Currently transitioning into Business and People Analytics, Blessing leverages extensive experience with HR data, KPI systems, and reporting frameworks to deliver predictive insights, optimize decision-making, and enhance organizational performance.

Work

AMANI ADVISORY LTD

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Principal Consultant

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Leads HR strategy design and consulting for over 20 businesses, focusing on optimizing workforce planning, performance management, and data-driven HR solutions.

Highlights

Spearheaded HR strategy design for 20+ businesses, successfully aligning workforce planning with growth targets and enhancing operational efficiency.

Designed and implemented KPI-driven performance management systems, resulting in a 25% improvement in appraisal outcomes.

Conducted in-depth analysis of hiring and retention data, boosting quality-of-hire by 30% and overall retention by 25%.

Designed and deployed structured HR reporting frameworks, enabling clients to effectively track turnover, productivity, and workforce performance.

Delivered comprehensive L&D interventions to 200+ employees, achieving a measured 40% improvement in post-training performance.

HR AID CONSULTS

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Human Resource Manager

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed comprehensive HR operations and recruitment analytics for over 15 businesses, focusing on system design, performance monitoring, and talent retention.

Highlights

Managed recruitment analytics for 15+ businesses, achieving a 90% retention rate across 150+ hires through strategic talent acquisition.

Designed and implemented integrated HR systems, effectively incorporating KPI tracking and workforce planning metrics.

Boosted KPI achievement rates by 50% by developing and deploying structured performance monitoring systems.

Conducted in-depth workforce analysis to pinpoint turnover drivers, successfully reducing attrition by 20%.

Implemented HRIS/ATS systems, streamlining administrative processing time by 30% and improving operational efficiency.

OWENS & XLEY CONSULTS

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Human Resource Analyst

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Provided critical HR analytics and operational support, focusing on data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and talent management.

Highlights

Developed and deployed robust HR dashboards, enabling data-driven hiring and strategic workforce decisions.

Reduced time-to-hire by 35% through the implementation of data-informed sourcing and screening strategies.

Designed comprehensive SOPs and KPI frameworks, significantly improving productivity and enhancing role clarity across departments.

Supported strategic promotion decisions by providing detailed performance and capability data analysis.

ANTAI'S KITCHEN

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Human Resource Business Partner

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Served as a strategic HR Business Partner, focusing on employee engagement, retention, and operational improvements to drive business growth.

Highlights

Analyzed employee engagement and retention trends, successfully increasing retention rates by 35%.

Identified and developed new service channels, contributing to a significant 50% revenue growth.

Introduced key process improvements based on operational performance insights, enhancing overall efficiency.

CALABAR HARBOUR RESORT & SPA

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Human Resource Officer

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

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Summary

Managed comprehensive HR functions, including performance training, cost optimization, and data management for a workforce of over 80 employees.

Highlights

Delivered targeted performance training programs, improving employee evaluation scores by 20%.

Reduced operational costs by ₩400,000 by implementing a data-informed training strategy.

Developed and deployed complaint tracking systems, resulting in a 60% reduction in reported issues.

Managed all aspects of HR data, including payroll, performance, and compliance for 80+ employees.

BEKEN & FORT

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Human Resource Officer

Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria

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Summary

Responsible for maintaining robust work structures, administering performance management, and managing compensation plans for all staff.

Highlights

Maintained and updated work structures by creating comprehensive job descriptions for all staff and establishing orientation/training programs.

Administered performance management systems, including appraisal of employee work results, to foster a high-performance culture.

Managed and revised pay plans for all staff, ensuring competitive and equitable compensation structures.

ADENIJI KAZEEM & Co

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Executive Assistant & Assistant Human Resource Officer

Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria

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Summary

Provided dual support in executive assistance and HR operations, optimizing IT infrastructure, payroll, and performance tracking.

Highlights

Remodeled IT system structure, including implementation and maintenance of servers and files, enhancing operational efficiency.

Supported critical payroll processing and comprehensive HR data management functions.

Coordinated training logistics and organizational operations, ensuring smooth execution of key initiatives.

Designed KPI tracking frameworks that effectively linked employee performance to broader business outputs.

Enabled management to make structured promotion and training decisions through data provision and analysis.

Volunteer

Presiding Officer/Assistant Registration Officer

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Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

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Facilitated fair and efficient electoral processes, including voter registration and election day management.

Highlights

Managed voter registration processes efficiently, ensuring compliance with electoral guidelines.

Supported accurate data collection and reporting for electoral activities, contributing to transparent elections.

Basic Science/Biology Tutor

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Peoples Comprehensive High School

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Provided academic instruction and mentorship in Basic Science and Biology to high school students.

Highlights

Delivered engaging lessons to improve student comprehension in Basic Science and Biology.

Mentored students to achieve academic goals and foster a positive learning environment.

Education

University of Calabar

Cross-River, Cross River State, Nigeria
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Bachelor of Science Biochemistry

Languages

English

Certificates

McKinsey Forward Program

McKinsey & Company

The YF Academy Mentorship Program

The YF Academy

HR Virtual Experience Program

General Electric (GE)

Soft-Skills Training

Jobberman

Business Partnering and Internal Consulting

P4PE Ltd

Software Development Training

StartNG

Driving Successful Business Execution through Human Capital

P4PE Ltd

Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner

IBM

Associate Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management Nigeria (CIPMN)

CIPMN

Customer Service Training

Calabar Hospitality House

Associate Member, Institute of Strategic Management

Institute of Strategic Management

Skills

HR Strategy & Consulting

Organizational Development, Change Management, Strategic Workforce Planning, Stakeholder Advisory, Business Process Improvement, Operational Efficiency, Cost Optimization, Consulting, HR Strategy Design.

People Analytics & Data

HR Data Analysis, HR Reporting, Workforce Trend Analysis, Retention Analysis, KPI Design, KPI Tracking, Dashboard Interpretation, Data-driven Decision Making, Recruitment Analytics.

Talent Management

Talent Acquisition, Succession Planning, Performance Management Systems, Employee Engagement, Training & Development, Job Description Development, Orientation Programs, Mentorship.

HR Operations & Systems

HR Systems Implementation (HRIS/ATS), SOP Development, Payroll Processing, Compensation Analytics, Complaint Tracking Systems.

Technical Skills

IT System Management, Software Development.

Business Acumen

Revenue Growth Strategies, Cost Reduction, Project Management.

Methodologies

Design Thinking.

Soft Skills

Customer Service.