Maria Khan

Experienced HR professional with 6+ years of expertise in employee lifecycle management, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and talent development. Strong skills in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration, exceptional leadership, talent assessment, and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with up-to-date knowledge of the latest HR trends and best practices.A lifelong learner with excellent communication and project management abilities. Seeking to contribute to organizational growth and success.

• Managed the entire recruitment cycle, offering guidance on effective interview processes.
• Championed the transition to Ceridian Dayforce, emphasizing data accuracy. Streamlined HR tasks using Dayforce, realizing a 20% reduction in administrative overhead.
• Drafted and processed numerous employment contracts and offer letters, ensuring precision and adherence to institutional policies.
• Oversaw benefits administration and new hire onboarding, effectively collaborating across departments to ensure policy compliance.
• Designed & facilitated HR training sessions on topics like performance management & diversity, leveraging interactive methods, and refining content based on feedback, benefiting over 40+ faculty & staff.
• Led Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) initiatives to identify and mitigate workplace hazards, ensuring compliance and enhancing organizational safety culture.
• Provided HR support for 1200+ employees in a unionized setting, and conducted weekly onboarding presentations for a smooth transition.
• Educated staff on HR policies, practices, and benefits, addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and accurately.
• Managed new hire process, including system entry, background checks, and new hire paperwork, ensuring timely processing.
• Maintained HRIS, updated employee information, managed benefit inquiries, created employment letters, and generated ad-hoc reports.
• Implemented automation to streamline Leave of Absence, Return to Work, and Terminations, increasing efficiency and productivity.
• Bridged management and unionized employees, crafting contracts, upholding collective agreements, and professionally resolving grievances to promote a collaborative environment.
• Upheld legislative compliance by proactively monitoring regulations aligning HR practices, and safeguarding the organization and employees.

Aspiring- Certified Human Resources Leader- CHRL Human Resources Professionals Association -(HRPA) - 06/2024
Post Grad in Human Resources Management (HRM) - George Brown College - 08/2022
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance - Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) - 08/2015