Yasna

Strategic HR Business Partner with 10+ years of progressive experience partnering with executives and senior leaders across complex public and private sector organizations. Proven expertise in HR business partnership, workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, talent management, employee relations, change management, and people strategy. Trusted advisor with a strong track record of translating business priorities into practical HR solutions, leading enterprise-wide initiatives, and supporting leaders through complex workforce and organizational challenges.

Recognized for sound judgment, analytical thinking, executive-level communication, and the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships across diverse environments.

Senior HR Business Partner at Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) (2023-10 – Present)

• Partner directly with executive-level leaders across a multi-function portfolio, providing strategic guidance on talent, workforce decisions, organizational effectiveness, and people program delivery
• Serve as a senior HR leader and trusted advisor to executives, providing clear, risk-based advice on equity, inclusion, talent management, accommodation, employee relations, workforce impacts, and compliance
• Own and lead the delivery of core talent programs within the portfolio, including succession planning, and performance cycles, ensuring alignment with enterprise frameworks and consistent application across groups
• Build leader capability by coaching managers on the consistent and effective application of people practices across the full employee lifecycle, including onboarding, development, and performance management
• Lead horizontal, enterprise-wide initiatives by establishing governance structures, timelines, and accountability across HR, staffing, learning, accommodation, and service delivery functions
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement and continuously improve people programs, ensuring relevance and effectiveness within the portfolio while maintaining alignment with enterprise HR direction
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior leaders, HR colleagues, external partners and bargaining agents, enabling effective collaboration across a complex, unionized environment
• Leverage people data and workforce analytics to identify trends, surface risks, and deliver actionable insights that inform executive decision-making and drive continuous improvement in people outcomes
• Supervise and guide employees and contributors, setting priorities, reviewing work, and ensuring high-quality, timely deliverables

Senior Human Resources Advisor at Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) (2020-09 – 2023-10)

• Partnered with executives and senior managers as a strategic HR advisor, providing guidance on talent, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness across a large federal agency
• Designed, implemented, and evaluated enterprise-wide people programs and frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and consistent application across client groups
• Served as a subject matter expert on employee relations and complex HR matters, navigating sensitive situations with sound judgment in a unionized environment
• Conducted complex workforce trend analysis using surveys, data, and consultations to surface insights and inform evidence-based executive decision-making
• Prepared executive-level briefings, presentations, and formal reports to support senior leadership decision-making and HR program governance
• Provided functional leadership, coaching, and mentorship to junior HR advisors, and contributed to cross-functional governance committees and interdepartmental working groups

Human Resources Specialist Advisor at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (2019-09 – 2020-09)

• Provided comprehensive HR advisory services to executives and senior management on staffing, workforce planning, and HR strategy
• Developed and implemented staffing plans, recruitment strategies, and workforce management solutions for multiple portfolios
• Advised on complex and sensitive cases including staffing complaints, and workforce restructuring
• Prepared business cases, workforce analyses, and strategic HR recommendations
• Coached managers on performance management and employee development
• Contributed to organizational change and restructuring initiatives

Human Resources Specialist Advisor at Public Prosecution Service of Canada (2019-01 – 2019-09)

• Provided comprehensive HR advisory services to executives and senior management on staffing, workforce planning, and HR strategy
• Developed and implemented staffing plans, recruitment strategies, and workforce management solutions for multiple portfolios
• Advised on complex and sensitive cases including staffing complaints, and workforce restructuring
• Prepared business cases, workforce analyses, and strategic HR recommendations
• Coached managers on performance management and employee development
• Contributed to organizational change and restructuring initiatives

Human Resources Advisor at Department of National Defence (2017-10 – 2019-01)

• Provided comprehensive HR advisory services to leadership on staffing, workforce planning, and HR strategy
• Developed and implemented staffing plans, recruitment strategies, and workforce management solutions for multiple portfolios
• Advised on complex and sensitive cases including priority entitlements, staffing complaints, workforce restructuring, and equity, diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Conducted in-depth research and analysis using HR metrics, surveys, and trend data to support evidence-based recommendations
• Prepared briefing materials, presentations, and business cases to support executive decision-making

Human Resources Analyst at Mercer Canada (2017-01 – 2017-10)

Delivered strategic HR consulting services to public and private sector clients in areas including total rewards, compensation design, pay equity, workforce planning, and talent management.

• Conducted compensation benchmarking and market analysis to support equitable and competitive pay structures aligned with organizational strategy
• Contributed to pay equity reviews and job evaluation processes
• Developed job descriptions, job evaluation tools, and compensation frameworks to strengthen governance
• Analyzed workforce and compensation data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, translating findings into clear executive recommendations
• Supported organizational design and change initiatives by aligning role clarity, compensation structures, and workforce capability with business objectives

Human Resources Analyst at McConnell HR Consulting (2016-05 – 2017-01)

Delivered strategic HR consulting services to public and private sector clients in areas including total rewards, compensation design, pay equity, workforce planning, and talent management.

• Conducted compensation benchmarking and market analysis to support equitable and competitive pay structures aligned with organizational strategy
• Contributed to pay equity reviews and job evaluation processes
• Developed job descriptions, job evaluation tools, and compensation frameworks to strengthen governance
• Analyzed workforce and compensation data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities, translating findings into clear executive recommendations
• Supported organizational design and change initiatives by aligning role clarity, compensation structures, and workforce capability with business objectives

Bachelor of Commerce in Management – University of Ottawa – Telfer School of Management