Jay Watson Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Canada Area

Curasion is a new disruptive Online Cloud based Platform helping companies take control of their talent sourcing by connecting professional talent directly with hiring managers.Curasion Talent Sharing Platform allows you to▶ Scale your teams quickly▶ Build a bench of top contractors▶ Access hidden talent pools▶ Share internal talentPrivate Talent Cloud helps companies organize, share, and stay connected with their known talent. Open Talent Cloud is powered by a network of staffing partners to source additional talent where needed. Together they provide a complete and simplified talent sourcing ecosystem.⇨Areas of Specialty for Top Technology ProfessionalsGuidewire | Salesforce | Web Developers - Front/Back/Full Stack - React, Angular, JavaScript | DevOps | Cloud Consultants - Development, Architecture, Engineering |SAP consultants - Technical and Functional | Oracle Consultants - Technical or Functional | Java Developers | Data Engineers | Data Analytics | Android and iOS Developers⇨Some of the Industries We Specialize in:InsuranceConsultingFinanceTelecomRetail / E-CommerceTechnologyGovernment / Crown

Toronto, Canada Area

• Manages end-to-end recruitment process from requisition to on-boarding.• Meets aggressive hiring goals in a metrics driven organization.• Effectively fills roles both in Canada and globally within but not limited to: R&D, IT, Mobile, Big Data, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing etc.• Utilizes creative, passive sourcing techniques (cold calling, networking) to recruit high-demand candidates including specialized technology skills.• Builds networks to find qualified passive candidates.• Manages co-op and intern recruitment programs.• Hosts job fairs and builds presence with local universities• Manages company’s Applicant Tracking System.• Updates job postings & produces detailed recruitment reporting.• Produces all offer letters and works with VP, HR & legal counsel on updates and international legal requirements.• Collaborates and works closely with hiring managers to define/refine staffing needs.• Coaches’ management team in effective screening, interviewing and talent selection techniques.• Other HR related projects, as neededTechnologies: Taleo, Jobvite, Bluejeans, Slack, Asana, Bamboo, REPOC, Sterling Backcheck, Jira, LinkedIn Recruiter, MS Suite of Tools

Toronto, Canada Area

•Procurement of both net new and organic business opportunities through lead generation techniques, while conducting full cycle recruiting for contract and permanent positions•Provide guidance on best practices and policies to ensure effective execution of recruitment strategies and initiatives to recruitment team•Setting sales forecasts and building CRM for a new staffing agency •Employing a variety of sourcing methods to continually build and maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates•Schedualing and conducting formal business meetings with resorces across a number of verticals including; CTOs/CIOs, Vice Presidents, Directors, Managers, Human Resources and Procurement to thoughtfully understand and meet business requirements •Vetting candidates; sourcing, telephone interviews, meetings, technical assessments, conduct references, perform background checks etc. to ensure quality of resource•Negotiation and developing of service agreements•Review and respond to RFPs & RFIs•Advise and consult on current and upcoming industry trends to inform and advise both clients and consultantsTechnologies: Taleo, Flextrack, Fieldglass, Pontoon, mySAP CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter, Bounty Hunter, Ariba, Sterling Backcheck

Toronto, Canada Area

• Work with hiring managers and procurement to effectively manage all aspects of the hiring process including; requirement gathering, sourcing and selection, interview preparation, contract and rate negotiations and on-boarding• Communication and presentations to all levels of management on both the business and technical side including; Vice Presidents, Directors, Hiring Managers, Procurement, Business stakeholders and HR to introduce and present Modis’ service offerings to assist in the delivery of projects on time and on budget• Assist various business units in achieving their goals by identifying human resources and organizational development issues and by leading the analysis and diagnosis of client needs• Provide coaching and support to management on talent and performance management, change and people management issues and communication• Assist leaders in creating and implementing staffing strategies (attraction, hiring, and retention)• Responsible for understanding various clients’ strategic initiatives, business objectives and IT projects to assess, forecast and prioritize resource demand for critical projects• Source, interview and prepare candidates for interviews with various clients across multiple verticals• Targeted cold calling and sales presentations to potential clients• Develop and maintain client relationships and customer loyalty Technologies: Flextrack, Taleo, Fieldglass, mySAP CRM, Cosmos and Knowledge Spring, LinkedIn Recruiter, MS Suite of Tools

Toronto, Canada Area

Build relationships to grow a pool of top resources through various recruitment techniques while understanding the unique needs of a multitude of roles across a number of verticles. Responsibilies included:- Complete recruitment process for prospective candidates - sourcing, screening resumes, first stage interviews, coordination of interviews with clients/hiring managers, reference/background checks, offer/negotiation and on boarding - Understand client's strategic initiatives, business objectives and IT projects to assess, forecast and prioritize resource demand for critical projects- Present clients with business proposal/plan to become an approved vendor- Review and assist in the development of professional profiles for candidates- Provide sound recommendations to hiring managers regarding qualified candidates- Database management for all recruiting and hiring activities - Use Social Media platforms, job source boards and networking functions to prospect for top tier talent

Toronto, Canada Area

• Effectively managed and maintained relationships with over 65 consultants deployed across multiple client sites throughout the GTA• Work with clients throughout the full recruitment and sales cycle to deliver on and meet their needs• Conducted full cycle recruiting in a high volume, highly competitive environment using a network and referral based approach• Train and mentor new hires/team members on various recruiting methods and in-houses technical applications• Shadow team members to ensure their professional development and career goals are on track and deliverables are being achieved• Collaborated with IT and business hiring managers to streamline their hiring process and to ensure they have an attraction and retention plan• Develop recruiting strategies designed to identify qualified candidates through various recruiting tools• Evaluate candidates’ strengths compared with clients’ requirements by; technically assessing, screening, and interviewing the candidate• Negotiate wage rates and other terms and conditions of employment with candidates, and gain commitment from candidates for current and future job requirements• Complete necessary pre-employment processes including reference checks, background etc.• Manage contract employees while on assignment. Assess and investigate contractor related problems, and administer performance counseling, coaching, and disciplinary measures when necessary• Work with Account Managers to identify top accounts, target skill sets, key market segments, and to assess clients’ staffing requirements• Communicate with peers by sharing recruiting “best practices” and providing accurate, thorough documentation on contract employees in applicant tracking systems or other documentation tools• Maintain relationships with industry contacts to provide customer service, gain industry knowledge, and get referrals and sales leads