LILIAN MASADE
WESLEY INTERNATIONAL
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years of professional experience
Strategic Human Resources leader with over 10 years directing HR strategy and organizational development. Expertise in building and leading HR functions while advising executive leadership. Translates business priorities into effective HR infrastructure and workforce solutions, driving management accountability and organizational improvement across diverse sectors.
Work History
Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development
5 Months- Human Resources Manager | January 2026 – May 2026
- Promoted to Director in June 2026 after joining as HR Manager in January. Serve as the organization's primary HR leader, independently directing the HR function and partnering with the CEO and executive leadership to align people strategy, organizational effectiveness, and workforce operations with business objectives.
- Lead the full HR function, including strategic planning, employee relations, recruitment, performance management, compensation, benefits, compliance, HR operations, and organizational development.
- Advise the CEO and leadership team on organizational structure, workforce planning, staffing priorities, talent decisions, employee relations, employment risk, and management effectiveness.
- Lead organizational development initiatives involving organizational design, reporting structures, job descriptions, role clarity, leadership accountability, and workforce alignment.
- Developed HR policies, procedures, governance frameworks, and standardized processes to enhance organizational infrastructure and ensure consistent people-management practices.
- Develop workforce analytics and executive reporting on turnover, voluntary and involuntary separations, retention, staffing, and organizational trends for leadership and board-level discussions.
- Established performance management frameworks, including KPI scorecards, probationary evaluations, and regular assessments to support employee development and accountability.
- Coach managers on performance expectations, employee relations, disciplinary action, documentation, conflict resolution, attendance, and performance improvement plans.
- Direct recruitment priorities and structured hiring workflows across manufacturing, production, engineering, quality, safety, inventory, finance, and administrative functions.
- Developed workforce continuity and key-person dependency frameworks while coordinating organizational changes and leadership transitions to facilitate knowledge transfer and maintain operational stability.
Human Resources Manager
3 Years- Led HR operations across multiple business locations, partnering with executive leadership and operational managers to modernize HR infrastructure and strengthen workforce effectiveness, ensuring compliance and supporting growth.
- Spearheaded HR digital transformation, modernizing recruitment, onboarding, employee records, and administrative processes to improve operational efficiency.
- Led HRIS implementation and administration, reducing manual processes and improving workforce data management.
- Developed talent acquisition strategies resulting in a 20% increase in key-performing hires, enhancing overall team capability.
- Developed talent acquisition strategies that contributed to a 20% increase in key-performing hires.
- Developed inclusive recruitment strategies that increased minority hires by more than 40%.
- Designed and implemented performance management processes to strengthen employee accountability, productivity, and KPI achievement.
- Advised managers on employee relations and compliance, facilitating effective workplace investigations, disciplinary actions, and performance improvement plans.
Human Resources Coordinator
11 Months- Coordinated recruitment processes including candidate screening, interview scheduling, background checks, offer administration, and onboarding to ensure smooth integration of new hires.
- Supported employee relations, policy interpretation, personnel documentation, training coordination, and HR administration.
- Maintained professional development and compliance tracking systems, reviewed timecards, and monitored regular and overtime hours to support accurate payroll processing.
- Assisted with compensation committee reporting, conducted annual HR audits, updated employee handbook, facilitated exit interviews, and verified employment to enhance HR documentation and compliance.
Human Resources Coordinator
2 Years 4 Months- Coordinated orientation and onboarding activities for approximately 120 new employees.
- Coordinated orientation and onboarding activities for 120 new employees, ensuring a smooth transition into the company.
- Facilitated candidate screening, interview scheduling, and employee communications to enhance recruitment efficiency.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review HR documentation, update training materials, and support employment compliance.
- Developed HR tracking spreadsheets and workforce reports to support diversity and inclusion initiatives, improving data accessibility.
- Human Resources Management Trainee
Human Resources Specialist
2 Years 1 Month- Facilitated recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and HR operations to enhance employee engagement.
- Supported recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and general HR operations.
- Coordinated recruitment, applicant screening, hiring processes, and annual performance evaluations to align talent with organizational goals.
- Delivered workplace compliance training and assisted with employment risk mitigation and executive HR projects to ensure regulatory adherence.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Business Administration And Management
Certificate - Human Resources Management
Master of Science - Employment and Labor Studies
Bachelor of Science - Economics
Skills
Strategic HR Leadership
Organizational Development
Workforce planning
Talent Acquisition
Employee Relations & Investigations
Performance Management
Compensation & Benefits
Change Management
HR Transformation
Workforce Analytics
Executive Coaching
Leadership Development
HR Governance
Solo HR management
Employee engagement
Multi-state HR
HRIS Administration
Digital transformation
Applicant Tracking Systems
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office Suite
HR reporting
Workplace Safety
HR reporting
Digital transformation
Certification
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) | HRCI | November 2023 – Present
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) | HRCI | November 2022 – Present
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) | SHRM | December 2023 – Present
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) | SHRM | July 2022 – Present
Personal Information
Title: DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | STRATEGIC HR LEADERSHIP | ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
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Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA)
Bachelor of Science from Economics
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University of Lagos
Master of Science from Employment and Labor Studies
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Kennesaw State University
Certificate from Human Resources Management
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Clayton State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Business Administration And Management
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