Her Story
About Hajira
Hajira Mohammed is a Senior People Partner at Zebra Technologies in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, supporting employees and business leaders within a technology, supply chain, and manufacturing environment. Her work focuses on employee relations, workplace investigations, talent actions, organizational changes, policy implementation, employee engagement, and leadership support. She partners with leaders to navigate complex workplace situations, strengthen employee experiences, support performance and development, and balance people needs with organizational objectives. Prior to her promotion to Senior People Partner in July 2026, she served as a Human Resources Business Partner at Zebra Technologies from April 2023 through June 2026.
Mohammed began her HR career at North Park University, first as a Human Resources Coordinator Assistant and later as a Human Resources Assistant, gaining hands-on experience in recruiting, onboarding, employment verification, payroll, HR records, and compliance-related processes. She subsequently expanded her recruiting experience as a Technology Services Recruiter with LaSalle Network before transitioning into HR business partnering at Zebra Technologies. Her academic journey began at Harper College, where she initially pursued pre-nursing before changing direction toward Health Sciences and business. She transferred to North Park University, where she earned her degree in Health Sciences and Systems Management with a minor in Business. Her professional development includes Crucial Conversations training through Crucial Learning and performance-management training through LinkedIn.
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Mohammed is committed to supporting others and contributing to her community. Her perspective on HR is grounded in the belief that organizations must keep the “human” in human resources, combining strategic business support with empathy and consideration for employees. She encourages women to trust their instincts, speak up, recognize the value of their perspectives, and understand that strategy and empathy can work together as powerful leadership qualities. She has also supported Feed My Starving Children through volunteer service. Mohammed credits her immigrant parents as an important source of motivation in her professional journey and was recognized with a Trailblazer Award for her supportive approach across teams.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Hajira
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute much of my success to my parents. As immigrants who came to the United States to raise their family and create opportunities for their children, they have been an important source of motivation throughout my journey. Being able to share my professional accomplishments with them and see their pride in what I have achieved continues to make my success especially meaningful.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
One of the best pieces of career advice I have received is to “keep the human in human resources.” Working in HR requires remembering that behind every policy, decision, and business objective are real people. That advice has encouraged me to think about what it truly means to lead with humanity while still fulfilling the strategic responsibilities of an HR professional.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I encourage women to trust their instincts and recognize the unique perspective they bring to the workplace. Women have a powerful ability to balance strategy with empathy, and I believe both qualities are especially important in human resources. Having experienced being the only woman in rooms with male leaders, I have learned the importance of trusting my gut, speaking up, and recognizing the value of my perspective. I would encourage the next generation to do the same.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Within the supply chain and manufacturing environment, I see employee engagement and retention as significant challenges. There are many competing employers in the surrounding area, and differences in compensation, benefits, and other workplace offerings can influence employees’ decisions about whether to stay with an organization. Maintaining strong employee engagement while remaining competitive in the labor market is therefore an important focus within my HR role.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I value honesty and transparency in both my professional and personal life. These principles guide how I communicate, build relationships, and approach my work. They are especially important to me when supporting employees and leaders through workplace situations that require trust, fairness, and thoughtful communication.
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