Kayode Ogunjobi
About Kayode Ogunjobi
Kayode Ogunjobi is a Recruitment Manager at Releaf, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in recruitment, having previously held positions at Action Against Hunger, eRecruiter, and Zipline, among others.
Work at Releaf
Kayode Ogunjobi has served as the Recruitment Manager at Releaf since 2022, working remotely from Nigeria. In this role, he has successfully reduced the Time To Fill from over 60 days to an average of 30 days within his first quarter. He implemented JazzHR ATS, which enhanced candidate experience, talent attraction, and pipeline management by 80%. Additionally, he revamped the onboarding process, achieving 95% positive feedback in employee onboarding satisfaction surveys. Kayode has introduced a project management mindset to the hiring process, ensuring stakeholders are informed of next steps and deadlines.
Previous Experience
Before joining Releaf, Kayode Ogunjobi worked at Action Against Hunger | ACF-USA as a Resourcing Officer from 2018 to 2021 in Abuja, Nigeria. He also held the position of Recruiting Partner at Zipline for 7 months in 2021 and worked as a Recruitment Consultant at eRecruiter for 11 months in 2016 to 2017 in Lagos, Nigeria. Earlier in his career, he was a Recruitment Analyst - Executive Search at Workforce Group for 8 months in 2017. His diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in recruitment and talent management.
Education and Expertise
Kayode Ogunjobi holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Benin. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical skills and understanding of organizational dynamics. Over the years, he has developed expertise in recruitment strategies, stakeholder engagement, and talent forecasting, which he applies effectively in his current role at Releaf.
Achievements in Recruitment
Throughout his career, Kayode Ogunjobi has achieved significant milestones in recruitment. At Releaf, he developed agile talent forecasting and a strong candidate pipeline to support Series-A funding goals and expansion plans. His efforts in maintaining continuous stakeholder engagement have improved candidate calibration, ensuring alignment with organizational needs. These initiatives reflect his commitment to enhancing recruitment processes and improving overall organizational performance.
Early Career
Kayode Ogunjobi began his career as a Campus Ambassador - Project Manager at Unilever from 2014 to 2015 in Nigeria. This early experience laid the groundwork for his project management skills and understanding of corporate environments. His transition into recruitment roles allowed him to leverage these skills in various capacities, ultimately leading to his current position as Recruitment Manager at Releaf.