Abbas A. Khan
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Advisor, leader, communicator, with over 15 years of diversified experience in highly competitive environments providing strategic advice to individual and organizational leadership groups. Professional with remarkable intuition, responsiveness, and system thinking skills who consistently produces outstanding work alone or in creative teams. Competent, inspiring, and well-liked project and staff manager with a strong knack for turning challenges into opportunities.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Human Resources Services Section
CALGARY POLICE SERVICE
2023.06 - 2024.01
- Responsible for developing and executing HR strategies within a multi-union work environment to support service-wide goals and objectives
- Provided advice and recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team on HR programs, policies, and services while also providing leadership and oversight to various HR units.
Manager, Human Resources Business Partners
CALGARY POLICE SERVICE
2020.06 - 2023.06
- Advised and coached HRBPs on human resources issues to maximize business unit performance
- Partnered with leadership and union representatives
- Actively participated in succession planning and performance management discussions.
Human Resources Business Partner
POLICE SERVICE
2019.08 - 2020.06
- Provided expert consulting and advisory support to managers on managing people and teams
- Coached and guided managers and supervisors regarding company policies, HR program administration, and interpretation.
Human Resource Consultant
GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA
2012.05 - 2019.08
- Provided expert advice and support to Business Leaders on a diverse range of complex and often highly sensitive human resources matters
- Managed the Ministry's relationship with union and advocates on Ministry's behalf.
Staff Recruiter- Canadian Services
FLINT ENERGY SERVICES
2011.06 - 2012.05
- Completed full-cycle recruitment, including shortlisting, conducting phone screens, interview set-up, and creating and negotiating offers
- Conducted labor market research and developed unique sourcing strategies.
Sr. Human Resources Advisor
GIENOW WINDOWS & DOORS
2010.06 - 2011.05
- Provided advice and guidance in all areas of human resources
- Provided guidance and training to leaders on attendance management, conflict resolution, discipline, company policies, and legislation.
Team Lead Human Resources
SEARS CANADA
2008.12 - 2010.06
- Provided project management and policy advice to business leaders
- Developed and maintained positive relationships through collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
Recruitment Consultant
DESJARDIN FINANCIAL
2007.09 - 2008.10
- Developed recruitment plans and conducted full-cycle recruitment for open positions
- Identified and utilized internal and external resources to strategically seek talent.
Human Resource Consultant
ICT Group
2004.01 - 2007.08
- Provided guidance and coaching to multiple managers and employees
- Partnered with HR business partners and professionals to execute business-specific HR strategies.
Education
Certificate -
Queens University
04.2019
Certificate -
University of Alberta
05.2017
Master of Business Administration -
Vancouver Island University BC
Vancouver, BC01.2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resources) -
Trent University
Peterborough, ON01.2007
Skills
- Leadership Development
- HR analytics
- Compensation Structuring
- Dispute Mediation
- Employee Development
- Recruitment Strategies
- Improving Organizational Standards
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director, Human Resources Services Section
CALGARY POLICE SERVICE
2023.06 - 2024.01
Manager, Human Resources Business Partners
CALGARY POLICE SERVICE
2020.06 - 2023.06
Human Resources Business Partner
POLICE SERVICE
2019.08 - 2020.06
Human Resource Consultant
GOVERNMENT OF ALBERTA
2012.05 - 2019.08
Staff Recruiter- Canadian Services
FLINT ENERGY SERVICES
2011.06 - 2012.05
Sr. Human Resources Advisor
GIENOW WINDOWS & DOORS
2010.06 - 2011.05
Team Lead Human Resources
SEARS CANADA
2008.12 - 2010.06
Recruitment Consultant
DESJARDIN FINANCIAL
2007.09 - 2008.10
Human Resource Consultant
ICT Group
2004.01 - 2007.08
Certificate -
Queens University
Certificate -
University of Alberta
Master of Business Administration -
Vancouver Island University BC
Bachelor of Business Administration (Human Resources) -
Trent University
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