Bintu Esther Lamin
Bintu Esther Lamin is a highly versatile Human Resources and Operations Specialist with over a decade of professional experience spanning HR management, operations, program management, and finance. She excels at building and optimizing the people functions necessary for high-growth organizations. Bintu gained valuable experience in her role as People Operations Associate and Program Manager at PowerGen Renewable Energy (PowerGen), a company that works with international investors to deploy 120 MW of renewable power solutions across Africa. In this capacity, she demonstrated proficiency across the entire HR lifecycle, from policy implementation and benefits negotiation to performance management and driving employee engagement. Her core achievements at PowerGen include successfully setting up a new work-from-home policy and improving the medical insurance scheme, which significantly enhanced staff welfare and operational flexibility. Furthermore, her leadership in gender-focused initiatives like the Transformative Women’s Initiative shows her expertise in strategic HR and community-centered program management, positioning her as a highly effective People Operations leader.
Core Specializations:
Employee Experience & Engagement: Designs and implements initiatives to foster a positive workplace culture and boost staff satisfaction and retention. Focuses on improving the overall employee journey from onboarding through offboarding.
People Operations Management: Manages the systems, data, and foundational processes that support the entire employee lifecycle. Ensures HR functions are efficient, compliant, and scalable as the organization grows.
Talent Acquisition: Develops and executes strategies to identify, attract, and recruit top talent for high-growth roles. Streamlines the hiring process to ensure efficiency and a positive candidate experience.
HR Business Partnership: Works directly with senior leaders to align HR strategy with specific business objectives and needs. Provides consultative guidance on workforce planning, performance, and organizational structure.
Outreach: Manages external communication and engagement strategies to build positive community and partner relations. Focuses on expanding the organization's network and enhancing its reputation through strategic alliances.
Training and Development: Creates and delivers programs that enhance employee skills, performance, and leadership capabilities. Coordinates professional growth opportunities to support career paths and organizational needs.
HR Consultant for SMEs and Start-ups: Provides expert, tailored HR advice on policy, compliance, and structure for small to mid-sized firms. Helps nascent companies establish scalable, legally sound, and effective People Operations from the ground up.
