Sakinah Higgs, Shrm Scp
About Sakinah Higgs, Shrm Scp
Sakinah Higgs is a Business HR Director at QAD, where she emphasizes dialogue and collaboration in her HR practices. With a background in Africana Studies and Human Resources Management, she integrates values such as teamwork and integrity into her role while also being a certified yoga instructor.
Current Role at QAD
Sakinah Higgs serves as the Business HR Director at QAD, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on aligning people strategies with business goals to enhance employee engagement. Higgs emphasizes the importance of dialogue and collaboration in her HR practices, ensuring that the values of partnership, teamwork, integrity, excellence, and innovation are integrated into her work.
Professional Experience at PHH Mortgage
Prior to her tenure at QAD, Sakinah Higgs worked at PHH Mortgage for 16 years, from 2006 to 2022. She held the position of Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, where she was responsible for recruiting and talent management. Earlier in her career, she served as a Training Coordinator at the same company from 2002 to 2006, focusing on employee training and development.
Educational Background
Sakinah Higgs earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Africana Studies and Communication from Rutgers University, where she studied from 1995 to 2000. She later pursued a Master of Science in Human Resources Management at Saint Joseph's University, completing her studies from 2003 to 2007. This educational foundation supports her expertise in human resources and organizational development.
Yoga Instruction and Personal Philosophy
In addition to her HR career, Sakinah Higgs is a certified yoga instructor. She teaches vinyasa flow, yin yoga, and meditation/movement style classes in Camden County. Her personal philosophy aligns with the meaning of her name, Sakinah, which translates to peace. This philosophy influences her approach to HR and employee engagement.