ABOUT OUR BUSINESS
Enhancing Lives. Optimizing Business. Everyday.
At Optimum Human-Centered Solutions, we believe that thriving organizations are built upon the success and empowerment of their people. We offer innovative and strategic solutions spanning HR Consultation, Project Management, Personal Career Campaign Support, and Mental Health Family Psychoeducation, all designed to deploy impactful, people-first strategies that deliver tangible results.
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Our mission is to drive meaningful culture change by implementing impactful Human Capital Management (HCM) solutions that prioritize people. By fostering rewarding employee experiences, we help businesses mitigate risk and achieve sustainable growth.
About
Our President and Principal Consultant
Saafir Jenkins is a strategic and transformational HR executive and consultant with over two decades of experience driving strategic human capital initiatives across diverse sectors, including healthcare, health tech, and global enterprises. As CEO and Principal Consultant at Optimum Human Centered Solutions, Saafir brings a proven track record of transforming HR operations, implementing advanced HR technologies, and cultivating inclusive, high-performing cultures.
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His career is marked by a consistent record of delivering significant impact, including:
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Strategic HR Leadership & Transformation: Spearheaded initiatives optimizing HR operations that drive positive business results and improvement in employee satisfaction. He has also developed and implemented multi-year HR technology roadmaps, achieving up to a 47% increase in HR efficiency and significantly enhanced data analytics capabilities.
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Organizational Design & Mergers & Acquisitions: Successfully integrated the HR functions of over 15 acquired companies, ensuring seamless transitions. His M&A integration playbook has streamlined processes, leading to faster and more effective integrations.
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Employee Engagement & Culture: Drove initiatives leading to a 25 percentage point increase in employee satisfaction scores and retention.
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HR Technology Implementation: Successfully spearheaded numerous HRIS implementations, including Workday, UKG, and other leading HCM platforms, streamlining business processes and improving decision-making capabilities.
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Saafir's expertise encompasses the full spectrum of HR functions, from talent acquisition and compensation to HRIS implementation and global payroll management. He excels in leading complex, large-scale projects, driving operational efficiencies, and ensuring meticulous compliance with intricate regulatory landscapes. His experience at leading organizations has further honed his ability to build agile and high-performing teams and optimize HR service delivery models.​
Beyond his corporate achievements, Saafir is deeply committed to social impact, bringing his expertise to the realms of Family Psychoeducation, mental health awareness, and disability rights. This passion informs his holistic approach to HR, emphasizing employee well-being and fostering environments where everyone can thrive.Saafir's pursuit of an Executive Master of Human Resource Management degree at Cornell's ILR School is strategically broadening his business and HR leadership acumen, a commitment to continuous learning that complements his SPHR and CPP certifications and underscores his dedication to HR excellence. He is passionate about fostering positive employee experiences and building workplaces where individuals and organizations can thrive.