Michelle E Bryant

Michelle E Bryant has extensive work experience in the field of human resources. Michelle E is currently serving as the Chief People Officer at Serenia Life Financial since January 2021. Prior to this role, Michelle worked as the President of HR Fundamentals from September 2018 to October 2022.

Before their time at HR Fundamentals, Michelle served as the Vice President of Human Resources at Equifax Canada Co. from March 2017 to December 2018. Their responsibilities included strategic planning, employee relations, talent management, and crisis management. Additionally, they were a key member of the Canadian leadership team and the executive sponsor for the philanthropy committee.

Michelle also held positions at Home Trust Company, CIBC, RBC, and TD Bank. At Home Trust Company, they served as the Vice President of Human Resources from August 2015 to March 2017. Michelle E managed a team of nine and successfully led initiatives such as launching an HR Information System and implementing an online employee recognition program.

During their time at CIBC, Michelle held the roles of Senior Director and Director of Human Resources, where they provided HR leadership and support to various business areas. Michelle E partnered with senior leaders on strategic HR objectives, organizational transformations, and M&A activities. At RBC, Michelle worked as a Senior HR Business Partner, supporting senior executives and their teams on various HR initiatives.

Michelle began their HR career at TD Bank, where they worked as an HR Manager from September 1994 to July 2007.

Overall, Michelle E Bryant has a diverse background in HR leadership and has effectively managed various HR functions and initiatives throughout their career.

Michelle E Bryant has pursued higher education in two institutions. Michelle E obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography from Western University. Additionally, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Human Resource Management from Dalhousie University. Furthermore, Michelle recently obtained a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace Certificate from the USF Corporate Training and Professional Education in May 2021.