Laston Chando Email & Phone Number

New South Wales, Australia

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Managing full cycle recruiting including sourcing, screening, qualifying, scheduling interviews, sending offer packets and doing paperwork.• Successfully placed candidates in a variety of roles across multiple industries and functions, including Finance & Accounting, Sales & Marketing, IT, Engineering, Construction and Human Resources.• Building strong relationships with candidates and clients via written communications (emails and LinkedIn messages) and verbal communications (phone calls, video calls and face-to-face meetings)• Talent generation and attracting candidates through posting job adverts, searching for CVs on job boards & our own internal database plus social media channels• Screening candidates, arranging interviews and making job offers to successful candidates.• Sourcing of new business through advertising, sending company brochures to different companies and institution like Financial Institutions, NGO’s, Parastatals and private companies. • Sourcing candidates for different roles through job boards, adverts, LinkedIn and referrals.• Writing interview reports, and job descriptions.Key Achievements:• Led all aspects of full-cycle recruiting for 20 open positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and extending job offers.• Recently obtained a 97% success rate in filling open vacancies within the agreed client timescale.• Introduced the concept of headhunting, resulting in increased talent acquisition. • Developed strong relationships with clients to understand their business needs and objectives; used this information to develop tailored recruitment strategies for each role.• Successfully posted available jobs on LinkedIn site, which resulted in over 300+ applicants reaching out. • Created a detailed job descriptions based on client needs and qualifications of the position, resulting in an 85% increase in qualified applicants.

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Supported staff acquisition, job advertisements, and flighting; job description drafting; contract employee interviews; pre-employment assessment bookings (psychometrics and medical tests); appointment and offer letters, employee onboarding, and engagement processes.• Actively participated in recruitment efforts, screening resumes and conducting initial interviews for 10+ open positions.• Thoroughly investigated all employee complaints and grievances, taking appropriate disciplinary action when necessary while maintaining a high level of fairness and impartiality, successfully resolved 85% of cases without escalation.• Supported NSSA administration and portal, staff loans, medical aid, funeral cover, and pension administration and personal file management. • Compiled relevant HR data and metrics from the HRIS (Human Resource Information System) and various payroll outputs.• Organised candidates for training, facilitation of the training process and administration thereof.• Monitored attendance records and vacation/sick days for all employees; worked with individual departments to resolve any scheduling conflicts or absences in accordance with company policy.• Educated 50 team members and other employees on HR practices and company policies.• Achieved 100% compliance with government regulations related to human resources administration, avoiding potential penalties or legal action against the company.• Consistently provided high-quality customer service by resolving employee inquiries and concerns in a timely and efficient manner.

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Assisted in the management of recruitment process, resulting in a positive impact on the company's overall performance.• Proactively network and headhunt to discover passive candidates to match our client's requirements.• Provided support to senior human resources managers, resulting in a positive impact on the company's overall performance.• Used social media to advertise positions, attract candidates and build relationships.• Assisted in screening and interviewing candidates face to face and telephonically.• Following up with candidates and updating resumes/CVs.• Assisted with keeping files up to date (client and candidate files)• Used company online portals to search for candidates.• Loaded job specs onto online portal.• Contacted candidates regarding their interviews.• Sent out emails to candidates confirming interview details.• Researched new clients online for Business Development purposes.• Compiled list of candidates to send out for marketing purposes to current and potential clients• Captured CV's and candidate information onto database system.• Introduced a screening process that allowed candidates to perform an online test, saving time and cost of initial screening.• Supported company marketing initiatives and expand our online client networks and the standing of DCS brand.• Maintained relationships with candidates who are not immediately placed is essential for future opportunities.

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Assisted IWG to connect with learning bodies/training institutes in the whole of Africa.• Assisted with the exploration of cooperation on learning and development projects between Zimbabwe/Africa and the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN)• Participated in the branding process of IWG through social media postings and write-ups

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Followed standardized company procedures relating to all office performance and ensuring all information and documentation is up to date and compliant with guidelines and policies. • Demonstrated ability to maintain the workflow of the office by ensuring that all systems are in place and running appropriately.• Suggested an improvement to the administration system to maintain administrative standards, and procedures; system included management correspondence, templates, records management and filing management.• Reliably handled all employee inquiries and concerns in a timely manner, resolving 95% of issues without escalation.

𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:• Assisted in the management of recruitment process, resulting in a positive impact on the company's overall performance.• Demonstrated strong attention to detail, resulting in a 25% decrease in errors.• Provided support to senior human resources managers, resulting in a positive impact on the company's overall performance.