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Rume Joy Azikiwe-Oyeyemi D.mgt.

Chief Human Resources Officer & SVP at City Year

Rume Joy Azikiwe-Oyeyemi D.Mgt., SPHR, SHRM-SCP has had a comprehensive and diverse work experience. Rume Joy currently holds the position of Chief Human Resources Officer & SVP at City Year, where they are responsible for overseeing human resources and leading the People & Culture department. Prior to this, they served as Senior Vice President People & Culture at the same organization.

Rume Joy has also worked as an Adjunct Faculty member at Wilmington University and Rowan University, where they contributed to the education and development of students.

Rume Joy'sexperience as a Consultant at LER Depot involved providing trainings, consultations, and representations related to labor and employee relations, with the aim of assisting employers in building strong leadership and creating positive working environments.

At the University of Pennsylvania, Rume Joy Azikiwe-Oyeyemi held various roles within the Division of Human Resources. Rume Joy served as Executive Director HR/Chief of Staff, working closely with the Vice President on strategic initiatives and institutional wide opportunities. Rume Joy also worked as an Associate Director, focusing on staff and labor, HRIM, global HR, and HR strategic leadership.

Rume Joy has previous experience in the healthcare industry, where they worked at Genesis HealthCare as Assistant Director of Human Resources-Employee & Labor Relations. Rume Joy provided leadership, guidance, and support to regional and centralized HR teams and developed programs to aid in retention and employee relations. Rume Joy also served as a Human Resources Manager, maintaining employee information and demonstrating knowledge of company policies, procedures, and employment laws.

Prior to their role at Genesis HealthCare, they worked as an HR Director at HCR ManorCare, where they conducted employee relations and labor trainings to maintain a union-free environment and improve retention numbers.

Overall, Rume Joy Azikiwe-Oyeyemi D.Mgt., SPHR, SHRM-SCP has a wealth of experience in human resources, employee relations, and leadership development across various industries and educational institutions.

Rume Joy Azikiwe-Oyeyemi D.Mgt., SPHR, SHRM-SCP has a Doctor of Management in Strategic Leadership from Thomas Jefferson University, which was completed from 2017 to 2020. Rume Joy also holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources Management from the University of Phoenix, earned between 2008 and 2010. Additionally, Rume Joy Azikiwe-Oyeyemi has a Bachelor's degree in Mass Communication/Media Studies from Hofstra University. Rume Joy has obtained the SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification from SHRM in January 2015. Rume Joy has also completed online courses in Business Analytics and Wharton's HR Management and Analytics: Unlock the Value of Human Capital from Wharton Online, though the specific dates of completion are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Chief Human Resources Officer & SVP

    October, 2023 - present

  • Senior Vice President People Culture

    July, 2022

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