Terkuma Akau

HR Manager

Nigeria
On Talentta since Oct 2026

- Attention to Detail✦- Problem-Solving✦Advisory✦Analytics✦collaboration✦Compliance‑Driven✦Customer care Service✦Financial Skills✦Full P&L Ownership✦Highly Organized Oral And Written Communication✦Multitasking✦Professional✦Quality Delivery✦Quick Learning✦Self-Leadership✦Strong Decision Making✦Technical Proficiency✦Advisory Expertise✦Analytical Thinking✦Compliance Awareness✦Financial Analysis✦- Attention to Detail✦- Problem-Solving✦Advisory✦Analytics✦collaboration✦Compliance‑Driven✦Customer care Service✦Financial Skills✦Full P&L Ownership✦Highly Organized Oral And Written Communication✦Multitasking✦Professional✦Quality Delivery✦Quick Learning✦Self-Leadership✦Strong Decision Making✦Technical Proficiency✦Advisory Expertise✦Analytical Thinking✦Compliance Awareness✦Financial Analysis✦

At a glance

Terkuma Akau (HR Manager) is a professional based in Nigeria with a portfolio on Talentta. Terkuma brings 6 years of professional experience, with strengths in - Attention to Detail, - Problem-Solving, Advisory and Analytics. Terkuma studied B.Sc.(Ed) Physical and Health Education at Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State.

6+
Years experience: 21+
Skills: 4+
Roles held

About

Meet Terkuma

Innovative, analytical and performance‑driven analyst and manager with strong competence in inventory, logistics, safety, environment, public speaking and administrative work. Seeks to improve organisational efficiency and profitability while leveraging technical, financial and problem‑solving skills. Demonstrated ability to lead HR, production and quality functions, drive KPI improvements and ensure compliance.

Expertise

What I bring

Intermediate

- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
Advisory
Analytics
collaboration
Compliance‑Driven
Customer care Service
Financial Skills
Full P&L Ownership
Highly Organized Oral And Written Communication
Multitasking
Professional
Quality Delivery
Quick Learning
Self-Leadership
Strong Decision Making
Technical Proficiency

Foundational

Advisory Expertise
Analytical Thinking
Compliance Awareness
Financial Analysis

Career

Experience

Jan 2020 —
Human Resources/Admin
Breeze and Boden Industries Ltd., Ogun State
Managed recruitment, deployment, documentation, payroll and client service; established communication channels and reporting; improved KPIs such as time‑to‑fill, deployment accuracy and cost‑per‑hire; provided executive reports; mitigated risks; acted as senior point of contact for key clients; fostered a culture of ownership; maintained staff welfare and reduced attrition; boosted outsourcing revenue by 10% and optimized staffing; strengthened data protection, labour law and information security compliance; navigated audits with minimal findings.
Jan 2020 —
Production Line Supervisor
Checkers Africa Limited, Ikorodu, Lagos
Supervised daily production, increased team productivity by 20% via new reporting process, enforced HSE policies, identified and resolved bottlenecks, collaborated with maintenance and logistics for continuous improvement, improved inventory management by 30%, developed SOPs.
Jan 2020 —
Quality Assurance Officer
Apple and Pears Limited, Kajola, Ogun State
Raised quality compliance to 70%, achieved 80% reduction in food hazards, ensured raw material safety, improved worker hygiene by 70%, monitored critical control points, instituted corrective actions, developed inspection standards, increased customer satisfaction by 25% through complaint management.
Jan 2020 —
Health Tutor (NYSC)
O&A Classic Foundation College, Sagamu, Ogun State
Delivered health lessons, improved student health behaviors by 30%, built trust leading to higher motivation and attendance, identified instructional gaps and reallocated resources to support administration.

Foundations

Education & languages

Benue State University, Makurdi, Benue State

B.Sc.(Ed) Physical and Health Education

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Where is Terkuma Akau based?

Terkuma Akau is based in Nigeria.

What are Terkuma's top skills?

Terkuma's top skills are - Attention to Detail (Intermediate), - Problem-Solving (Intermediate), Advisory (Intermediate), Analytics (Intermediate), collaboration (Intermediate) and Compliance‑Driven (Intermediate).

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