Sabah Bhatti | HR
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic and strategic HR leader with extensive experience supporting high-performance organizations in technology-driven sectors. Recently certified in AI in HR, with a strong focus on applying digital tools to drive workforce insights, compliance, and operational efficiency. Proven success leading employee lifecycle strategies, workforce planning, and organizational change within complex and regulated environments. Deep understanding of data privacy, people analytics, and change management critical to cybersecurity organizations navigating workforce and compliance transformation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Volkswagen Group of Canada
Toronto, Canada
04.2025 - Current
- Lead and continuously improve onboarding and orientation programs to ensure seamless integration of new hires and alignment with organizational culture.
- Coach and advise senior leaders on talent development, employee engagement, retention strategies, performance management, and complex employee relations.
- Leverage AI-driven tools and analytics to monitor trends in attrition, DEI, and engagement.
- Facilitate and manage sensitive workplace matters including policy violations and disciplinary actions.
- Partner with Legal Counsel and IT on investigations, ensuring compliance with data privacy legislation—key to operating in regulated industries like cybersecurity.
- Manage all employee leaves and accommodation processes (e.g., disability, WSIB, STD/LTD).
- Lead compensation reviews, job evaluations, and retention strategies aligned with industry benchmarks.
- Analyze HR metrics to identify trends and workforce risks, including turnover and engagement gaps.
- Drive execution of enterprise-wide HR initiatives, including employer branding, survey tools, and AI-supported exit processes.
- Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to support strategic workforce planning, ensuring timely placement of top-tier, diverse talent and drafting executive-level communications for organizational changes.
- Oversee and manage the full employment lifecycle for temporary and contract employees, ensuring compliance and optimal resource utilization.
- Work with Organizational Development to analyze employee engagement data, identify trends, and facilitate action planning to drive continuous improvement in workplace culture.
- Lead and manage the employee offboarding process including terminations, retirements, and exit interviews, ensuring smooth transitions and capturing meaningful feedback for improvement.
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
AtkinsRealis
Toronto, Canada
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Acted as a partner to the business by implementing corporate and sector-level HR strategy.
- Oversaw HR programs spanning workforce planning, onboarding, performance, and disability management.
- Provided HR guidance and support through overseeing programs that cover several HR areas including workforce planning, talent management, employee onboarding, employee relations, performance management, terminations, training, managing disability leaves and return to work as required.
- Collaborated with the Recruitment Shared Service to ensure that recruitment needs are defined and supported throughout the talent acquisition process.
- Conducted full-cycle investigations, applying objective, policy-aligned frameworks.
- Partnered with Talent Acquisition to drive strategic hiring aligned with compliance standards and workforce forecasts.
- Enhanced employee experience through engagement and recognition programs integrated with digital tracking tools.
Senior HR People Ops Partner
Arup
Toronto, Canada
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Company Overview: (Contract)
- Managed performance review cycles, promotions, and pay alignment for North and South America regions.
- Served as a Sr. People Operations Partner (HR Business Partner) partnering with the business to manage cyclical operational activity, including pay review, promotions, and appraisals.
- Manage employee relations issues (performance, absence, grievance/disciplinary), for the Americas region.
- Used AI-based analysis to support people management decisions and early flagging of attrition risk.
- Maintained current knowledge of Canadian and U.S. employment law to ensure cross-border policy compliance.
- Oversaw leave processes and accommodations with speed and accuracy.
- (Contract)
HRBP/Consultant, Nuclear
Ontario Power Generation
Toronto, Canada
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Company Overview: (Contract)
- Managed sick leave, LTD, vocational rehab, and workers’ compensation processes.
- Analyzed and interpreted complex HR data for leadership-level reporting.
- Provided strategic advice on job evaluation, compensation, and policy interpretation.
- Provided guidance to management on the administration of the sick leave plan, including medical leave of absence, referral for LTD consideration, vocational rehabilitation, Worker's Compensation, etc.
- Provided advice, guidance, and services in areas of; organizational structure, job evaluation, compensation, benefits, and payroll administration, including related policies and procedures.
- Accessed HR databases to report on trends and emerging issues. Gather statistics, complete studies, analyze and prepare reports on a variety of HR issues or procedures.
- (Contract)
HRBP/Consultant, People & Culture
NB Insurance
Toronto, Canada
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Managed onboarding, terminations, payroll, disability claims, and benefits administration.
- Led orientation training for groups of 25+ new hires.
- Created internal communication strategies using employee insights and data visualizations.
- Conducted exit interviews, track assets and managed employee documentation.
- Provided HR guidance and reports to all levels of staff, including interpreting Firm policies and Provincial and National legislation and providing guidance.
- Facilitating ongoing discussion to monitor the effectiveness and satisfaction of newly implemented processes and programs.
- Using data to create dynamic presentations for conveying messages to internal partners.
- Developed the internal communications strategy plan for the company for the new Performance Management Program.
- Prepared and oversee all key internal employee communications as directed, and conduct communication research, analyze data and revise plans accordingly.
- Provided HR support and consultation to the business, answering employee and manager questions about HR programs, policies, and other HR-related items (Performance, Compensation, career goals, etc.).
HR Consultant
RBC
Toronto, Canada
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Designed and launched the HRIS Gateway tool, improving initiative transparency.
- Facilitated executive town halls and created Camtasia-based e-learning.
- Created & designed virtual training modules via Camtasia Design tool: development of script, recording, taping and presenting and training (full cycle) and to introduce innovative concepts.
- Participated in team projects that address strategic initiatives as directed by the HR Manager.
- Provided HR support and consultation to the business, answering employee and manager questions about HR programs, policies, and other HR-related items (Performance, Compensation, career goals, etc.).
- Advised on performance management issues and lead minor investigations and reorganizations.
- Assisted People Partners with planning and roll-out of HR programs and initiatives.
HR Consultant/Officer, Learning & Development
Canada Post
Toronto, Canada
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: (Unionized Environment)
- Managed return-to-work planning, WSIB cases, and policy compliance.
- Coached managers and employees on issues including performance, terminations, sexual harassment, discrimination, etc.
- Supported HR initiatives by consolidating data, summarizing results and key trends, updating materials and preparing reports and presentations to meet local & corporate requirements.
- Supported the delivery and deployment of HR programs and processes and participate in coaching and guiding in functional and cross-functional initiatives (Performance Management, Compensation, Succession Planning, Engagement Survey and the Performance Review Cycle).
- Provided guidance, direction and advice to the client regarding employment related issues including but not limited to the interpretation of the Collective Agreement and Company policies & procedures, attendance management, recruitment & selection strategy, performance management, terminations, strategic planning, and training & development.
- Promoted a safe and healthy environment and support the management of WSIB, STD and LTD cases and return to work programs.
- (Unionized Environment)
HR Specialist
Deloitte
Toronto, Canada
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Company Overview: (Contract)
- Managed performance, onboarding, benefits, and policy transactions using PeopleSoft.
- Conducted exit interviews and supported graduate recruitment campaigns.
- Supported the recruitment process for new graduate students including: job postings, references, pre-hire testing and preparation of offer and termination packages.
- Provided advice and guidance to line managers on HR selection measures, staff planning, hiring, acquisition, placement, promotion, demotion, terminations, career planning strategies and operations and performance management.
- (Contract)
Education
AI in HR Certification -
AIHR
10-2025
Bachelor - Business Management
Athabasca University
Advanced Diploma - Human Resources Management
Centennial College
Certification in Adult Education -
Canadian College of Educators
Skills
- Program management
- AI in HR
- HR analytics
- Communication skills
- Employee relations
- Strategic planning
- Design thinking
- Talent development
- Digital transformation
- Microsoft Office suite
- Workday and SAP
- HRIS expertise
- Data-driven decision making
- Compliance and governance
- Cybersecurity awareness
- People experience design
Volunteer Experience
United Way Canada, United Way Champion, Organized charitable campaigns and corporate giving initiatives.
Sector Interests
- Cybersecurity
- Artificial Intelligence
- SaaS
- Digital Infrastructure
- Tech-Enabled Professional Services
Timeline
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
Volkswagen Group of Canada
04.2025 - Current
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
AtkinsRealis
04.2024 - 04.2025
Senior HR People Ops Partner
Arup
11.2022 - 03.2024
HRBP/Consultant, Nuclear
Ontario Power Generation
10.2020 - 10.2021
HRBP/Consultant, People & Culture
NB Insurance
01.2018 - 03.2020
HR Consultant
RBC
01.2014 - 01.2018
HR Consultant/Officer, Learning & Development
Canada Post
01.2011 - 01.2013
HR Specialist
Deloitte
01.2009 - 01.2011
AI in HR Certification -
AIHR
Bachelor - Business Management
Athabasca University
Advanced Diploma - Human Resources Management
Centennial College
Certification in Adult Education -
Canadian College of Educators
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