Afiya Lopez

Afiya Lopez has a diverse range of work experience in the field of human resources and payroll. Afiya most recently worked at Eastern Bank as a Payroll Specialist starting in June 2020. Prior to that, they were a Human Resources Generalist at Heywood Healthcare from September 2019 to June 2020. Afiya also held the position of HR Generalist/Payroll Administrator at Core-Mark International from September 2017 to September 2019.

Before their time at Core-Mark International, Afiya worked as an HR Business Partner at Sleepy's, The Mattress Professionals from 2015 to 2017. Afiya strategically partnered with leadership to drive HR programs, managed employee relations, and worked to improve work relationships and morale within the organization.

Prior to Sleepy's, Afiya held a position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as an HR Generalist/Payroll Coordinator from 2013 to 2015. In this role, they developed and maintained relationships, provided guidance to managers in various HR areas, and ensured compliance with policies and procedures.

Earlier in their career, Afiya worked as an HR/Payroll Specialist at Rodney Hunt Company from 2012 to 2013. Afiya supported over 250 employees and provided coaching and support to managers in various HR tasks. Afiya also gained experience as an HR Generalist/Payroll Administrator at International Power-GDF SUEZ from 2008 to 2012, where they supported more than 350 employees in HR and payroll-related activities.

Afiya's career began at MIT as an HR Representative from 2006 to 2008, where they focused on benefits administration for employees, including retiree benefits. Afiya also gained experience as a Team Administrator at Isaacson, Miller from 2005 to 2006.

Overall, Afiya Lopez has demonstrated expertise and experience in human resources, payroll, employee relations, and compliance throughout their career.

Afiya Lopez earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, attending from 2002 to 2005. Following this, they pursued further education at Emmanuel College in Boston, where they obtained a Master of Science degree in HR Management, completing their studies from 2006 to 2010.