Deborah Sikkema (She/Her) Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

I am accountable for the HR, facilities, and building management functions. In this broad role, I provide leadership and direction for each team and spearhead all HR programming, including but not limited to, talent management, succession planning, change management, employee experience, learning and development, culture.

ProHR is an HR consulting company that supports small to mid-sized businesses with people related solutions. Whether a business needs an interim or part-time HR leader, on-site or virtual HR presence, general consulting/advising, or program development, ProHR is there to help. As on demand Chief People Officers, we assist businesses with a wide range of affordable HR solutions in any capacity that works for them. As Founder, I am accountable for all business operations, including sales, marketing, finance and program creation.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

I was accountable for the Human Resources function, leading a team of HR professionals. I was instrumental in the transformation of an early-stage organization through building all HR infrastructure, facilitating sessions to create the organization’s mission, vision and values, and a strong focus on overall culture change. I was also an officer of the company and regularly presented to the Board of Directors to give HR updates.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

I was accountable for developing and implementing innovative HR solutions and initiatives that led to process improvements and increased employee engagement. I collaborated with key stakeholders and managed a team of HR Business partners.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

I collaborated with senior leadership teams in the development of a new Consumer Brands Division (CBD). I directed and managed change through extensive growth from multiple acquisitions, with a focus on building a team culture that would meet and exceed organizational expectations.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

I developed and executed HR initiatives that supported company objectives. I performed talent acquisition strategies, partnered with senior leadership in assigned client groups (~300 people) and utilized data research and analysis to provide recommendations aligned with business objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Montreal, Quebec, Ca

I was a business partner to my client groups and worked on strategic initiatives, including organizational effectiveness, managing change, leading the performance management process, providing advice and counsel to management on all facets of human resources.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

I was the only HR person, so I was responsible for all aspects of HR with a predominant focus on employee/labour relations, performance management, and recruitment.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Master Of Industrial Relations/Human Resources, Human Resources

Hons B.A., Psychology