Aafiya Saif
About Aafiya Saif
Aafiya Saif is a Senior HR Business Partner at CIBC with over a decade of experience in HR roles across Canada and the USA.
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Aafiya Saif holds the position of Senior HR Business Partner at CIBC since 2017. In this role, Aafiya has been instrumental in implementing strategic HR solutions that align with business strategies.
Previous Experience at Ericsson
Before joining CIBC, Aafiya Saif worked at Ericsson as Senior HR Business Partner - HR Manager for US & Canada from 2014 to 2017. During her tenure, she managed HR operations and strategies across North America, contributing to the company’s success in these regions.
Previous Experience at Heenan Blaikie LLP
From 2011 to 2014, Aafiya Saif served as a Human Resources Generalist at Heenan Blaikie LLP. She handled various aspects of HR operations, building her expertise in recruitment, employee relations, and HR policy implementation.
Educational Background
Aafiya Saif earned a Master of Business with a focus on International Business from The University of Queensland from 2010 to 2011. She also holds an Honors Bachelor degree in Human Resources Management from York University, completed between 2004 and 2009.
HR Specializations
Aafiya Saif specializes in strategic change management and leadership development. She has a demonstrated expertise in building and maintaining stakeholder relationships and has developed and executed initiatives aimed at achieving industry-leading HR practices across her roles.