Jemima Adamu, HR Advisor and HR Business Partner
HR Specialist / HR Advisor / HRBPUK · France · Nigeria

Building HR functions that scale.

I am an HR Specialist with 5+ years of experience across HR operations, employee relations, HR systems, compliance and business partnering. As an HR Advisor and HR Business Partner, I support the delivery of a multi-country HR function across the UK, France and Nigeria.

I joined a business where HR operations were heavily reliant on manual processes and where systems were not being fully utilised. I transformed SAP SuccessFactors into a central employee platform, introduced manager self-service tools, and helped shift HR from a reactive administrative function into a proactive business partnering model.

6Major HR Projects
3Countries Supported
15+ER Cases Managed
100%Manager Adoption
5+Years HR Experience
Global reach

Global HR Impact

Supporting people, processes and compliance across three international markets.

My HR remit spans multiple countries, supporting employees, managers and business leaders through complex people processes, employment compliance and operational transformation.

From UK immigration compliance to French employment processes and Nigerian HR operations, I support businesses in navigating different employment landscapes while maintaining consistent HR standards.

United Kingdom — Advising managers on complex ER, sponsorship compliance and organisational change.UKFrance — Delivering compliant French exits, documentation and cross-border payroll coordination.FRNigeria — Managing day-to-day HR operations and employee support aligned to global standards.NG
London

UK HR Operations & Business Partnering

Employee RelationsSkilled Worker SponsorshipHR TransformationOrganisational Change

Supporting managers and employees through complex employee relations matters, immigration processes, workforce changes and HR transformation initiatives.

Key capabilities

  • UK Skilled Worker sponsorship compliance
  • Disciplinary and grievance support
  • Redundancy consultation processes
  • HR policy development
  • Manager advisory support
  • SAP SuccessFactors transformation

Related projects

  • Skilled Worker Sponsorship Compliance
  • HRIS Transformation
  • Redundancy Programme
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0+Employees Supported
0+Employee Relations Cases Managed
0%Manager Hub Adoption
UK HR Transformation & Operational Excellence

Transforming HR Operations Through Process Improvement

Identifying gaps, redesigning processes and creating scalable HR solutions that improve employee and manager experience.

Alongside my international HR responsibilities, I have led several UK HR transformation initiatives focused on improving the employee lifecycle, strengthening manager capability and creating more efficient HR operations.

By identifying gaps within existing processes, I redesigned key HR journeys including onboarding, probation, manager support and payroll coordination.

HR transformation journey

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Step 1

Identify gaps

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Step 2

Redesign process

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Step 3

Enable managers

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Step 4

Measure impact

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Step 5

Create sustainable HR infrastructure

Key transformation areas

Challenge

The onboarding process had inconsistencies, limited manager preparation and gaps between HR, managers and new employees.

Approach

Reviewed the end-to-end onboarding journey and identified areas where communication and ownership could be improved.

Worked collaboratively with Learning & Development to redesign the onboarding experience, ensuring employees received a more structured introduction to the organisation while managers had clearer responsibilities before the employee's start date.

Improvements delivered

  • Improved pre-boarding communication
  • Created clearer manager responsibilities before employee start dates
  • Strengthened collaboration between HR, managers and Learning & Development
  • Created a more consistent employee experience from day one
0+Employees Supported
0Countries Managed
0%Manager Hub Adoption
0+HR Workstreams Managed
0+Employee Relations Cases

My approach to HR is centred around identifying operational gaps, simplifying complexity and creating solutions that enable managers, support employees and allow HR functions to scale.

My HR approach

“Although employment legislation differs by country, my approach remains consistent: creating clear processes, supporting managers with confidence and ensuring employees receive a fair, compliant and consistent HR experience.”

Toolkit

My HR Toolkit

The frameworks, systems and resources I build to create scalable, compliant and people-focused HR operations.

I don't just advise on HR — I create the frameworks, systems and resources that allow businesses to operate better.

Development

Professional development & HR capability

Building modern HR expertise through recognised qualifications, specialist training and continuous learning.

Featured qualification

CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management

DPG Training

In progressExpected completion 2026

Developing advanced knowledge across people practice, employee relations, employment law, organisational development and strategic HR approaches.

Study progress — expected completion 2026
  • Employee relations
  • People management
  • Employment law
  • Organisational development
  • Evidence-based HR practice

Specialist HR development

Development timeline

2026
  • CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma
  • AI in HR & Microsoft Copilot
  • ACAS employment law updates
2025
  • Employee relations development
  • HR analytics & Excel
2024
  • Equality, diversity & inclusion
Continuous learning mindset

“HR is constantly evolving. I actively invest in my professional development to ensure my advice reflects current legislation, emerging technology and modern people practices.”

Contact

Get in touch

Open to conversations about HR advisory, business partnering and cross-border people operations.