Sharifa Parker
About Sharifa Parker
Sharifa Parker serves as the Vice President of People at Moogsoft, where she has worked since 2021. With a strong background in human resources spanning over two decades, she focuses on creating an 'Employee First' culture to enhance employee satisfaction and performance.
Work at Moogsoft
Sharifa Parker has been serving as the Vice President of People at Moogsoft since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing employee satisfaction and performance through an 'Employee First' culture. She has been involved in shaping HR agendas and talent management strategies by collaborating closely with executive teams. Parker emphasizes providing tailored support to help employees reach their full potential and ensures that the HR department delivers a high-quality customer experience within the organization.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Before joining Moogsoft, Sharifa Parker accumulated extensive experience in human resources. She worked at Betfair as HR Operations Manager from 2003 to 2010, where she managed HR operations for seven years. Prior to that, she served as an HR Business Partner at Citi from 2000 to 2003, contributing to HR strategies and business alignment for three years. This background has equipped her with a strong foundation in HR practices and employee management.
Education and Expertise
Sharifa Parker holds a Master of Arts in Business Administration from Kingston University, which she completed from 1998 to 1999. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Science from Southampton Institute, studying there from 1994 to 1998. Her educational background provides her with a solid understanding of business principles and social dynamics, which she applies in her HR practices. Additionally, she has a strong background in coaching and advising executive teams on succession planning.
Background
Sharifa Parker's educational journey began at Westonbirt School, where she studied from 1987 to 1994. This foundational experience laid the groundwork for her future academic and professional pursuits. Her career in human resources spans over two decades, during which she has developed a comprehensive understanding of employee engagement and organizational development.