Gilbert ODZO
HR Manager
Douala
Profil professionnel
An HR Generalist with 18 years of experience, specializing in problem-solving and people management Expertise lies in managing teams, navigating change, and addressing complex situations effectively Enthusiastic about the opportunity to leverage his skills to develop people, drive HR initiatives, and contribute to the success of an organization
Vue d'ensemble
22
22
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Expérience professionnelle
Entrepreneur
ESTABLISHED A FRUIT FARM
Cameroon
03.2024 - Actuel
- This project is now at a stage where can reconsider permanent roles and needs no ongoing involvement on part
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
CHOCOCAM TIGER BRANDS
Douala, Cameroon
12.2012 - 02.2024
- Team of 14 people
- Company workforce: 429 permanent, 386 temporary employees and 66 independent sellers
- Manage relevant initiatives related to recruitment, talent development, compensation, employee engagement, retention, and skills development
- Ensure employee issues are identified, prioritized, and addressed
- Provide the necessary expertise, support and coaching to the various managers according to the practices and standards of the group
- Facilitate program changes and team interventions as required
- Provide staff analysis (for example, personnel statistics rates or any other request from the Director General and Regional Human Resources)
- Establish guidelines on HR best practices for all managers
- Plan the Strategic Management of the Directorate, aligning it with the company’s strategy
- Ensure that all employees have equal opportunities and apply procedures in a fair and consistent manner, regardless of nationality or citizenship
- Manage all workers groups, including unions, employee representatives and collective bargaining bodies
- Maintain key contacts with employer associations and Ministry of Labour officials
- Recommend solutions and advise management on important employee relations issues
- Manage compensation, ensuring consistency of practices
- Approves general administrative documents, including employment contracts, position title changes, salaries, ranks, terminations, and other related matters
- Focal point with the community, if it can relate to the company as a whole or to an aspect of the human resources function
- Keep abreast of developments in labour or employment legislation
- Seek solutions to HR-related problems, benchmarking, using survey instruments or other means relevant to this research and analysis
HR DEPARTMENT HEAD
CHOCOCAM TIGER BRANDS
Douala, Cameroon
02.2008 - 12.2012
- Team of 09 people
- Company workforce: 340 permanent and 250 temporary employees
- As a senior team member, contributes to the formulation of the overall corporate strategy and supports the business plan by coordinating HR activities in accordance with best practices and common platforms
- Drive change and performance management to ensure a high-performance culture
- Coordinate with function heads succession planning through training and career development and management to ensure business continuity
- Advise the Executive Director and Function Heads on issues related to compensation management / social policy to maintain the company’s competitive position
- Help create a winning corporate culture by providing targeted and professional responses to CHOCOCAM -Tiger Brands values and strategy
- Responsible for corporate social responsibility
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
ECOBANK
Cameroon
04.2005 - 01.2008
- Reporting to the Head of Department
- More than 250 employees and temporary employees
- Responsible for training programs and seminars
- Responsible for monthly HR reporting and statistics at HQ
- Responsible for providing answers and solutions to all human resources / employee issues
- Pay system management
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
INSGHT GESTION AGENCY CAMEROON
Cameroon
07.2002 - 03.2005
- Social audit deployed for SACA, an insurance company
- Social audit deployed for PROVILLAGE, a Non-Governmental Organization with DED
- Social audit for SNEC, the state water company
- Training facilitator for multiple companies
Formation
Executive MBA - General Management
French Institute of Management
Paris 06.2020 - 05.2021
Master 2 - Human Resources Management
ESSEC
Douala 10.1999 - 05.2003
BA - Sociology
University of Yaoundé I
Yaoundé 10.1994 - 05.1998
Compétences
- People Development
- Fairness and Consistency
- Strategic Insight
- Results-driven
- Analytical
- Lead by example
- Management d'une équipe
- Résolution de conflits
- Planification stratégique
- Délégation efficace
- Droit social
- Adaptabilité au changement
- Bien-Être au travail
- Esprit d'équipe
- Travail en équipe
- Règlementation du travail
- Négociation avec les syndicats
- Sens de l'organisation
- Empathie et écoute active
Langues
French
Langue maternelle
English
Intermédiaire supérieur (B2)
Informations complémentaires
- Reading
- Trips : South Africa, UK, Brazil, France,US, Ghana, Gabon, Rwanda.
- Movie theater.
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About me
Gilbert ODZO, 1973-03-28, Cameroonian, French, Native, English, Intermediate, Yassa, Japoma Stadium, P.O.BOX:12619, Douala, Cameroon.
An HR Generalist with 18 years of experience, specializing in problem-solving and people management. Expertise lies in managing teams, navigating change, and addressing complex situations effectively.
Citation
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Frise chronologique
Entrepreneur
ESTABLISHED A FRUIT FARM
03.2024 - Actuel
Executive MBA - General Management
French Institute of Management
06.2020 - 05.2021
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
CHOCOCAM TIGER BRANDS
12.2012 - 02.2024
HR DEPARTMENT HEAD
CHOCOCAM TIGER BRANDS
02.2008 - 12.2012
HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT
ECOBANK
04.2005 - 01.2008
HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTANT
INSGHT GESTION AGENCY CAMEROON
07.2002 - 03.2005
Master 2 - Human Resources Management
ESSEC
10.1999 - 05.2003
BA - Sociology
University of Yaoundé I
10.1994 - 05.1998
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