Saja Elfaki
Summary
Strong commitment to international public service and a long-term aspiration to contribute to the OECD’s mission of building better policies for better lives, particularly in areas intersecting policy design, institutional capacity, and inclusive development.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
HR Business Operations Assistant
Stirling Council
10.2024 - Current
- Implementation and operationalization of public-sector policies, ensuring alignment between organizational objectives, HR systems (HRIS), and regulatory requirements.
- Front-line advisory support to employees and managers on policies, procedures, and governance frameworks, exercising discretion and confidentiality.
- Redesign of an employee well-being program, aligning behavioral insights with institutional objectives to improve engagement and outcomes.
- Maintain, audit, and analyze HR data across Oracle and Occupational Health systems, ensuring GDPR compliance, and producing internal analytical reports.
- Case management, workforce planning initiatives, and data compilation, including preparing briefing materials and meeting summaries.
- Identify and propose process improvements to enhance service delivery, efficiency, and data quality.
Researcher
Freelance
07.2021 - Current
- Conduct qualitative and desk-based research, synthesizing complex information into concise, accessible analytical summaries for diverse audiences.
- Analyze socio-cultural and policy-relevant themes, ensuring accuracy, neutrality, and clarity in written outputs.
- Manage multiple research projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality outputs under tight deadlines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders to ensure research relevance and impact.
Human Resources Coordinator
Invesco
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Supported policy-aligned HR operations within a global organization, contributing to data-driven reporting and analytical insights for internal decision-making.
- Prepared reports and conducted PeopleSoft queries to support workforce planning, performance reviews, and organizational development initiatives.
- Coordinated with cross-functional and international teams to resolve data issues and improve process efficiency.
- HR metrics, compiling and analyzing monthly statistics to identify trends and support strategic discussions.
Human Resources Coordinator
Catholic Children Aid Society
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Supported organizational policy development and implementation in a public-interest context.
- Contributed to data collection, reporting, and compliance-related processes.
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Novo Nordisk Canada Inc
09.2019 - 01.2021
- Facilitated recruitment and selection processes aligned with organizational strategy and labor market regulations.
- Produced analytical recruitment reports, and supported evidence-based talent management decisions.
Education
Master of Science - Behavioral Sciences
University of Stirling
Scotland11.2023
BBA - International Commerce & Global Development
Niagara College
Canada06.2015
Skills
- Relationship development
- Research and data analysis
- Policy enforcement
- Diversity and inclusion
- Project management
- Programming languages (R)
- Microsoft Suite
- Taleo
- Workday
- Oracle
- Tableau
- Google Analytics
- Power BI
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
HR Business Operations Assistant
Stirling Council
10.2024 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
Invesco
10.2021 - 09.2022
Researcher
Freelance
07.2021 - Current
Human Resources Coordinator
Catholic Children Aid Society
01.2021 - 06.2021
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Novo Nordisk Canada Inc
09.2019 - 01.2021
Master of Science - Behavioral Sciences
University of Stirling
BBA - International Commerce & Global Development
Niagara College