Zakiyyah Parker

Dedicated to enhancing the employee experience by supporting each stage of the employee journey, from recruitment and onboarding to career development and engagement

• Focused on nurturing talent, building strong, supportive relationships, and fostering a positive, inclusive culture
• Engagement & Well-being: Plan team events, manage engagement surveys, distribute wellness materials, and support change management initiatives
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Shortlist candidates, conduct interviews, administer assessments, and manage onboarding
• People Administration: Coordinate performance reviews, provide HR systems support, update policies, and assist with talent and succession planning
• Training & Development: Schedule and track training programs, coordinate career development, and support talent growth initiatives
• Young Talent Programs: Oversee graduate and learnership programs; manage relationships with talent sources

Independently teach professional communication skills to university students, focusing on business reports, business proposals, and presentations

• Deliver weekly workshops on professional communication, focusing on business writing and presentation skills
• Mark assignments, including business reports, proposals, and presentations
• Provide feedback and guidance to students to help them improve their professional communication abilities

A structured internship in Industrial/Organisational Psychology, undertaken in accordance with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) guidelines

• Act as a liaison between employees and management, ensuring employee well-being and satisfaction
• Facilitate training and development initiatives to support employee growth
• Assist with recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes
• Contribute to organizational development and performance management activities