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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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Toronto, Canada Area

Led full-cycle recruitment across Canada & select US officesDesigned sourcing strategy & partnered with leaders to identify top talentUtilized various tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Recruit'em, Github, and Career Builder to source talentUsed social media campaigns (Facebook) for employer branding & talent attractionUtilized Gartner (TalentNeuron) & Career Builder (Talent Intelligence tool) for actionable real-time candidate and competitor insightsManaged multiple mandates across job families and within timelinesManaged candidate information through ATS “Taleo”Conducted screening & background verification checks via Sterling, LexisNexis, Fingerprinting (FINRA)Managed agency relationships, vendor captain for agency + contract hiresServed as a key stakeholder in the North America Talent Acquisition Integration projectServed as a key stakeholder in the Global Taleo integration project, digital onboarding project, and digitization of the offer process (English and French)

Managed the Talent Acquisition portfolio across 5 continents (US & Canada, LATAM, Europe, MENA & Asia)Compiled hiring needs as part of the workforce budget for 19 countriesDesigned and executed the best mode of hiring based on grade & location in 15+ countriesDesigned the Talent Acquisition Index with Quality of Hire in focus enabling better decision makingFacilitated the onboarding of international associates to their home countryAttracted Talent through Employer Branding initiatives in select global locationsConducted TA Due Diligence for greenfield projects in US & Switzerland through primary and secondary researchManaged empanelment and quality for 80+ contingent and retained search partners in 10+ countriesAs part of HR Due Diligence:Spearheaded the HR Due Diligence for Canada & select international marketsCollaborated with legal, HR solutions, and benefits advisors to set up and maintain operationsConstructed Employment Conditions and Contract using tools like Mercer WBEG reportFinalized the Compensation & Benefits structureReviewed and re-designed the HR policy manual for the United Kingdom based on current realitiesOther:Member of Mercer Global Mobility Forum 2017-2018 & 2018 - 2019Trained on Personality Profiling (PPA) using Thomas AssessmentsAttended Basic Laboratory on Human Processes 2018 (BLHP)

Managed Internal Job Postings, External hiring & Contract hiring – Recruited 100+ employeesImproved Employee Referral rate from 11% to 24% by implementing creative campaignsTook stock of existing workforce structures and initiated staffing requests, created Job Descriptions in line with the position content document & compiled data for communication, and creation of structuresParticipated in the organization re-design plan for the regional sales subsidiary that included data crunching, diagnostic meetings with employees, and discussions with representativesExecuted the migration of the workforce in line with the Regional Asia Pacific HR teamReviewed and crafted over 120+ unique job descriptions & Initiated Job evaluation for 120+ unique positions using Mercer’s International Position Evaluation (IPE)Co-created performance management modules to effectively communicate and track the performance management process and philosophy for over 400+ employeesTracked goal cascade and its audit in collaboration with the controlling teamParticipated in Mercer’s Total Remuneration Survey (TRS) to ensure cost-effectiveness in the workplace and competitiveness in the marketplaceDesigned and implemented the Prevention of Sexual Harassment Act, developed branding and communications for HR initiatives, and was part of the editorial committeeProvided statutory compliance support with the legal team and HR attorneysCreated HR MIS and regional reporting and was responsible for Resignation & Exit Management.

Managed internal job postings and successfully recruited over 120 employees while ensuring a smooth onboarding processExecuted the organization re-design plan for the sales subsidiary, leading to improved productivity and efficiencyConceptualized and implemented a recognition program that resulted in revenue growth of over 25%Participated in the CII EXIM Bank Award for Business Excellence, representing the organization with distinctionMonitored and tracked the Performance Management System for the sales subsidiary, ensuring timely and effective evaluation of employee performanceManaged the Buddy Connect Program for the business, facilitating a positive and supportive work environment for all employees.

Managed the Talent Acquisition portfolio and recruited 30+ employeesConducted induction and onboarding of all new employees in the organizationAssisted in drafting HR policies and executed HR welfare activitiesSupported in defining job descriptions for all employees in the organizationTracked periodic HR reports such as headcount report, training reports, etc.Maintained the organization chartTracked and maintained employee individual development plansMaintained employee individual history sheets (training, education data, etc.)Monitored the key people management processCo-created development programs for individual contributors and managersCoordinated training programs, feedback, and evaluationAssisted in the implementation of ISO for the HR department.

Master In Management Studies, Human Resources Management, I

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Hospitality And Hotel Administration, I