Anum Nazir

Strategic HR and enablement leader with 7 years of progressive experience in employee and labour relations, organizational change, and talent development. Adept building and scaling enablement frameworks across regions, leading cross-functional teams, and driving transformation that improves performance and engagement. Recognized for advising executives, delivering large-scale training, and optimizing HR processes that enhance organizational agility and drive cutting-edge innovation.

HR Specialist - Air Canada - Toronto

(2023-06 - 2025-09)

Directed enablement for Final Time & Retirement processes, overseeing 3,000 complex employee transitions across multiple unions IAM, CAW, CAE, IAF, MGM.

• Designed training materials and enabled adoption of new HR technologies Workday, Tru-Track, ServiceNow), ensuring consistency across regions.
• Partnered with senior HR leaders to streamline operations by 15% annually, aligning workforce transitions with corporate strategy.
• Served as a trusted advisor in sensitive labour relations cases, balancing compliance, fairness, and organizational reputation.

Human Resources Support Specialist - Air Canada - Toronto

(2023-04 - 2023-06)

Improved HR service delivery by 50% through enablement of escalation protocols and optimized ticketing systems.

• Improved employee satisfaction by 50% by facilitating cross-regional transitions and ensuring compliance.
• Partnered with leaders to build scalable solutions in PeopleSoft and ServiceNow, strengthening capability across HR teams.

Talent Cycle Processing Officer - Royal Bank of Canada - Mississauga/Remote

(2022-09 - 2022-12)

Enabled HR transformation by expediting Workday approvals and collaborating with immigration services, reducing hiring process time by 25%.

• Increased talent alignment by 50% through supporting cross functional process improvements and aligning workflows with corporate strategy.

Teaching Assistant - University of Cambridge via UniEdu - Remote

(2022-01 - 2022-12)

Partnered with M Phil Director to mentor and guide emerging entrepreneurs through the end-to-end venture creation process, from ideation to scaling.

• Applied strategic frameworks including Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, and Sales Funnel Matrix to accelerate venture development.
• Delivered targeted, high-level guidance and small-group coaching to refine business concepts, research outputs, and go-to-market strategies.
• Cultivated entrepreneurial mindsets, equipping students with the skills and insights to launch and scale ventures successfully.
• Supported transformative outcomes, enabling students to bring innovative business ideas to market and achieve measurable entrepreneurial impact.

Human Resource Coordinator - Sherwin-Williams - Oakville

(2018-04 - 2018-08)

Expanded workforce capacity by 45% by leading full-cycle recruitment for Canadian operations, supporting leadership.

• Processed verification of income and employment requests for current and former employees, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality, and timely turnaround.
• Liaised with internal stakeholders and external third parties (e.g., banks, landlords) while adhering to privacy and consent requirements.
• Prepared and issued employment-related documentation, including offer and confirmation letters, in compliance with employment standards.
• Supported full-cycle recruitment and onboarding initiatives, contributing to a ~45% increase in workforce capacity.

Founding Past President & Board Member (Volunteer) - Rotary International District 7080 - Oakville

(2015-01)

Secured 1 community leadership award enhancing local engagement by 75% through outreach initiatives.

• Increased community COVID relief efforts by securing $10,000 in funding through organizing 5 district committee initiatives.
• Thrived as Paul Harris Fellow.

Bachelor of Arts & Master of Management - Liberal Studies & Innovation & Entrepreneurship - Queen's University (2018-01 - 2022-12)

Diploma - Human Resource Management - Sheridan College (2015-01 - 2017-12)