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Saghar Khosravi

Calgary,AB

Summary

A practical and strategic thinker with a sincere passion for people and community driven success. My number one focus is on cultivating a strong company culture as a career HR expert, I excel at fostering a friendly and transparent environment that emphasizes on a positive employee experience. Highly detail-oriented, I prioritize exceptional service and legendary service for both internal and external stakeholders in every role. Naturally drawn to supplementing roles, I thrive in environments where I can foster collaboration, equitably allocate responsibilities, and optimize team performance to drive organizational excellence.

Work History

Human Resources Associate

Independent Contractor- Client: Trestle Management
2022 - 2024
  • Administered employee benefits, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies
  • Maintained and updated confidential employee records in accordance with HR best practices
  • Drafted, reviewed, and refined HR documents, contracts, and policies
  • Managed full-cycle recruitment, from job postings to onboarding successful candidates
  • Designed and implemented structured interview processes, including exit interviews, pre-screening, and interview questionnaires

Recruitment Specialist

Independent Contractor- Client: Hands on Demand
01.2019 - 2020
  • Reviewed and screened applications to identify top candidates
  • Conducted phone pre-screens and in-depth interviews to assess candidate fit
  • Provided data-driven hiring recommendations to management, improving recruitment efficiency and quality of hires
  • Coordinated interview scheduling and communication between candidates and hiring managers
  • Assisted in developing job postings and recruitment strategies to attract high-quality talent

Human Resources Specialist

Maxxam Analytics (Bureau Veritas)
2015 - 2018
  • Secured recruitment approvals, posted job advertisements, and screened candidates
  • Conducted interviews, reference checks, and provided hiring recommendations to management
  • Drafted offer letters, facilitated new employee orientations, and conducted exit interviews
  • Built relationships with universities, employment agencies, and recruitment sources
  • Explained employee benefits and RRSP plans, acting as a liaison between employees and insurance providers
  • Coordinated with payroll on employee inquiries and managed disability claims with third-party providers
  • Developed and facilitated training sessions for employees and leadership
  • Resolved employee relations issues, escalated concerns, and ensured proper documentation
  • Assisted managers with performance improvement plans (PIPs) and tracked progress
  • Provided guidance on recruitment, attendance, and performance management
  • Prepared disciplinary documentation, termination letters, and conducted termination meetings
  • Ensured HR policies complied with legal requirements and government reporting regulations
  • Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.

Human Resources Assistant

Maxxam Analytics (Bureau Veritas)
2013 - 2015
  • Managed job postings across multiple job boards and social media platforms to attract a diverse pool of candidates
  • Reviewed and screened high volumes of resumes, identifying top talent for further evaluation
  • Conducted phone pre-screens to assess qualifications, coordinated interviews, and performed thorough reference checks
  • Represented the company at career fairs, networking with potential candidates and promoting the organization’s values
  • Conducted exit interviews, gathering confidential feedback from departing employees to identify areas for improvement in retention and workplace culture
  • Assisted with the onboarding process, ensuring new employees completed necessary paperwork and were seamlessly integrated into the company
  • Maintained and updated employee records in HR Partner, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with company policies
  • Performed audits on HR Partner software to verify employee information and generate reports for management
  • Drafted and issued key HR documents, including employment confirmation letters, offer letters, disciplinary actions, and termination notices
  • Processed safety equipment reimbursements for lab and remote field staff, ensuring compliance with workplace safety policies
  • Collaborated with payroll and benefits teams to address employee inquiries and ensure proper documentation and processing of compensation-related matters

Education

Bachelor of Science B.Sc. - Majoring in Psychology

University of Calgary
05-2013

Skills

  • Expert in recruitment processes
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Skilled in conflict resolution
  • Onboarding/offboarding
  • Knowledge of HR policies
  • Payroll and benefits administration
  • Employee relations management
  • Performance evaluation expertise
  • Training and development
  • Proficient with multiple HRIS, ATS and payroll systems: HRP, SuccessFactors, ADP-EZ Labour, ADP-WFN, Jobvite, etc
  • Working towards CPHR

Timeline

Recruitment Specialist

Independent Contractor- Client: Hands on Demand
01.2019 - 2020

Human Resources Associate

Independent Contractor- Client: Trestle Management
2022 - 2024

Human Resources Specialist

Maxxam Analytics (Bureau Veritas)
2015 - 2018

Human Resources Assistant

Maxxam Analytics (Bureau Veritas)
2013 - 2015

Bachelor of Science B.Sc. - Majoring in Psychology

University of Calgary

Hobbies and Interests

Anything to do with the arts and lifestyle. Philosophy, traveling, and DIY craft projects. Love to watch a good movie in theatres, or listen to an insightful podcast.

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