Jaya Panwar
About Jaya Panwar
Jaya Panwar is the Director of People & Culture at TELUS and a sessional instructor at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Current Role at TELUS
Jaya Panwar is currently serving as Director, People & Culture at TELUS. Her role involves overseeing the development and implementation of people-centric strategies and cultural initiatives within the organization. She focuses on enhancing employee engagement, fostering a positive workplace culture, and aligning human resource practices with the overall business objectives.
Academia at MacEwan University
Jaya Panwar is also a Sessional Instructor at MacEwan University in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In this role, she brings her extensive real-world experience in human resources and management to the academic environment, educating students on various aspects of People & Culture. She balances her corporate responsibilities with her commitment to nurturing future professionals in the HR field.
Career Journey at TELUS
Jaya Panwar has held multiple positions at TELUS, reflecting her comprehensive expertise in various facets of the business. She began as a Compensation Consultant from 2012 to 2014, moved up to People and Culture Business Partner from 2014 to 2017, and then to Director - Consumer Field Operations from 2017 to 2018. Following this, she served as General Manager in Edmonton from 2018 to 2021, Director - Escalations Support & Intelligence from 2021 to 2022, and now, Director, People & Culture.
Experience at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers
Before joining TELUS, Jaya Panwar gained valuable experience at Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers. She began as a Compensation Analyst in 2008, quickly moving up to the position of Human Resources Generalist, which she held from 2008 to 2012. Her time at Ritchie Bros. solidified her foundation in human resources, particularly in compensation analysis and general HR functions.
Educational Background and Certifications
Jaya Panwar has a solid educational background, having earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Victoria between 2017 and 2019. She also holds a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching from Royal Roads University, obtained in 2015. Her foundational studies were in Human Resources at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, where she achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from 2004 to 2008. This diverse educational background supports her multifaceted career in human resources and management.