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Saloua El Ouafi

Kanata,Canada

Summary

Multilingual HR leader with 15+ years of experience leading organizational transformation, strategic workforce planning, and change management in unionized public-sector environments. Skilled in aligning HR strategies with institutional goals, enhancing operations through digital tools (Workday, EMS, Logibec), and driving data-informed decisions. Known for fostering inclusive cultures, stakeholder collaboration, and policy innovation. Fluent in Arabic, English, French, and Spanish. Open to relocation across the Middle East.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Human Resources Manager

University of Ottawa
11.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Student Affairs
  • Led HR operations for a unionized public-sector faculty; advised senior leaders on restructuring, labor relations, and workforce strategy.
  • Directed core HR functions including job evaluation (Korn Ferry), onboarding, and talent retention.
  • Oversaw team performance and development; led restructuring of 6 units for improved service alignment.
  • Standardized 100+ job descriptions and supported Workday implementation and performance platform launch.
  • Student Affairs

HR Generalist

University of Ottawa
02.2022 - 10.2022
  • Company Overview: Student Affairs
  • Supported recruitment and onboarding; advised on policy compliance and collective agreements.
  • Developed systems for better alignment of HR practices with labor guidelines.
  • Student Affairs

HR Business Partner

McGill University Health Centre
11.2019 - 02.2022
  • Created leadership development programs for 50+ managers, improving retention by 10%.
  • Led a 5-member HR team to deliver consistent support across multiple departments.

Senior HR Consultant

Integrated Health & Social Services Centre
11.2017 - 11.2019
  • Company Overview: West Island
  • Revamped recruitment processes, cutting time-to-hire by 25%.
  • Consolidated 8 HR departments and integrated digital platforms for centralized services.
  • Conducted employer branding and workplace climate evaluations.
  • West Island

Junior HR Consultant

IUHSSC
01.2014 - 01.2017

HR Support Specialist

IUHSSC
01.2011 - 01.2014

HR Advisor

MVTM INC
01.2010 - 01.2011

Customer Service Agent

Communauto
01.2008 - 01.2010

Education

CHRP Designation -

HRPA
10-2025

Diversity & Inclusion Certificate -

Cornell University
01.2021

Professional & Personal Coaching Certificate -

Concordia University
01.2021

Bachelor of Science -

University of Montreal
01.2014

Skills

  • Strategic HR Leadership
  • Talent Management
  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)
  • Performance Management
  • Workforce Planning
  • Organizational Change
  • HR Analytics
  • Talent Development
  • Employee Engagement
  • HRIS Management
  • Benefits and Compensation Management
  • Leadership Development
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Union Relations
  • Digital HR Systems (Workday, EMS)

Accomplishments

  • Increased operational efficiency by 25% through HR realignment and restructuring.
  • Boosted employee engagement by 20% and cut time-to-hire by 25% via talent initiatives.
  • Designed leadership programs across 3 institutions, raising succession readiness by 30%.
  • Integrated 8 HR systems to enable unified, analytics-driven decision-making.
  • Standardized 350+ job descriptions for 12,000 staff using Korn Ferry methodology.
  • Supported rollout of Workday and piloted a new performance management platform.
  • Conducted workplace climate assessments to guide equity and engagement strategies.

Languages

  • Arabic, Fluent
  • English, Fluent
  • French, Fluent
  • Spanish, Advanced

Personal Information

Relocation: Open to relocation across the Middle East

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Human Resources Manager

University of Ottawa
11.2022 - Current

HR Generalist

University of Ottawa
02.2022 - 10.2022

HR Business Partner

McGill University Health Centre
11.2019 - 02.2022

Senior HR Consultant

Integrated Health & Social Services Centre
11.2017 - 11.2019

Junior HR Consultant

IUHSSC
01.2014 - 01.2017

HR Support Specialist

IUHSSC
01.2011 - 01.2014

HR Advisor

MVTM INC
01.2010 - 01.2011

Customer Service Agent

Communauto
01.2008 - 01.2010

CHRP Designation -

HRPA

Diversity & Inclusion Certificate -

Cornell University

Professional & Personal Coaching Certificate -

Concordia University

Bachelor of Science -

University of Montreal

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