Kathy Sabernehzad
Langley,Canada
Summary
Certified HR Professional (CHRP) with over 10 years of experience as a strategic HR partner across healthcare, eye care, and multi-unit operations. Skilled at advising executives on employee relations, talent management, succession planning, and total rewards, with a track record of coaching leaders and shaping organizational design to drive performance. Recognized for building inclusive, people-first cultures while delivering HR strategies that strengthen engagement and align with business goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Manager
Stromsten Enterprises
02.2023 - Current
- Partner with senior leaders as a trusted HR advisor, providing strategic guidance on employee relations, performance, and organizational design to strengthen business outcomes.
- Lead succession planning and workforce design discussions with executives, aligning talent strategies to future growth and ensuring leadership pipelines are ready for business needs.
- Partner with global HR and finance teams to shape and communicate total rewards strategies that drive engagement, retention, and organizational competitiveness.
- Develop and deliver training programs through LMS and in-person facilitation, including leadership development, workplace conduct, and safety training.
- Lead DEI efforts by embedding cultural safety and inclusive practices into HR policies, training, and engagement activities.
- Manage investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective actions with discretion and compliance to employment standards.
- Provide coaching and guidance to leaders to strengthen their people management skills and improve employee engagement.
Human Resources Manager
West Coast Associates
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Supported senior leadership on organizational effectiveness projects, including restructuring and workforce transitions.
- Drove workforce planning and succession initiatives, identifying critical skill gaps and building leadership capability to support long-term organizational success.
- Led implementation of the Accuro HRIS, delivering a 30% increase in efficiency and enabling leaders to make informed, data-driven workforce decisions..
- Conducted compliance audits, updated policies, and ensured adherence to evolving employment legislation.
- Coached managers through complex employee relations cases and performance challenges, influencing leadership approaches to achieve fair, compliant, and business-aligned outcomes.
- Assisted with compensation reviews, payroll processes, and benefits communication as part of the total rewards approach.
Human Resources Manager
Dr. Femida Kherani Professional Corp.
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Designed and facilitated training and engagement programs that strengthened leadership capability, improved retention, and reinforced organizational culture.
- Acted as advisor to managers on performance management, conflict resolution, and employee relations concerns.
- Partnered with leadership to roll out HR policies and workforce projects aligned with organizational growth and compliance.
- Managed HRIS platforms (ADP, Dayforce), payroll documentation, and workforce reporting.
- Advanced inclusion by integrating DEI principles into training and employee communications.
Human Resources Coordinator
Retinal Surgical Associates
02.2011 - 01.2016
- Supported leadership with recruitment, onboarding, and performance reviews, contributing to stronger organizational alignment and employee engagement.
- Organized and facilitated employee training sessions and engagement initiatives to boost morale.
- Maintained HR data integrity and generated reports to support leadership decision-making.
- Drafted contracts, job postings, and HR correspondence, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legislation.
Education
Human Resource Management -
Simon Fraser University
Business Administration -
Capilano University
Skills
Employee and Labour Relations Conflict Resolution
Talent Management and Succession Planning
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
Learning and Development Facilitation
Organizational Design and Change Management
Total Rewards and Compensation Strategy
HR Policy Development and Compliance
HRIS and Workforce Analytics (ADP, Dayforce, Accuro)
Leadership Coaching and Stakeholder Management
Timeline
Human Resources Manager
Stromsten Enterprises
02.2023 - Current
Human Resources Manager
West Coast Associates
01.2021 - 03.2023
Human Resources Manager
Dr. Femida Kherani Professional Corp.
02.2017 - 12.2020
Human Resources Coordinator
Retinal Surgical Associates
02.2011 - 01.2016
Human Resource Management -
Simon Fraser University
Business Administration -
Capilano University
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