Encepta uses innovative technology and data to improve how utilities manage and enhance their distributed assets, to provide better communications, energy and transportation for their customers.Leading our recruitment process and helping us to attract great talent to fuel our growth, Guiding the development of corporate culture based on our Core Values, enhancing engagement and morale across the company;Planning and leading our internal career development programs, including coaching managers on how to be effective leaders and helping to motivate, develop and retain our people.Identifying training needs and leading our training programs with support from colleagues and external providers;Managing and administering company-wide HR policies and programs, including compensation and benefits

Create an engaging internal customer service experienceContinuously improve Employer BrandingNurture and boost company culture and valuesPerform full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, creating ads, selection, screening and onboardingCollect, analyze and present recruitment key performance indicators to optimize recruiting efficiencyProvide coaching and guidance to managers and employeesCreate new hire onboarding programUpdate, develop and implement recruiting and HR policies and proceduresEnsure effective Talent administration processes are being maintained and continually improved onPeriodically review and reassess existing Talent processesProvide Talent recommendations to the executive teamProvide feedback to develop and annually revise Talent strategy as a part of the company’s strategic planning process

We hire thoughtfully: We work with our Performance Leaders to articulate the true needs and objectives of roles, and then help them secure candidates who are aligned technically, experientially and culturally. We retain systematically: Collaborating with other teams, we create a workplace where people want to be—where teams are high-performing, work is fun, people are recognized and conflict is swiftly resolved. We assess sensibly: We facilitate candid conversations about performance throughout the year.We nurture purposefully: We provide access to education, tools, and resources, which are prerequisites to success.My mission is to develop and drive our recruitment programs as we seek to add highly talented individuals in order to continue Anthem’s exciting growth and maintain our high level of engagement.Achievements so far:Led the charge in 2017 to hire 95 kickass people and grow Anthem by almost 20%. Added another 90 awesome Anthemites in 2018Projects including: ATS implementation, plus additional eSign contract module, Sharepoint site redesign, Annual Workforce Planning and conducting monthly New Hire Lunch n' Learns.

Manage all full cycle recruitment including: conducting needs assessments, developing job postings and job descriptions, sourcing, screening, interviewing, conducting reference checks and completing the offer process.Identify talent sources for active and passive job seekers including, job boards, professional association partnerships and other strategic solutions.Develop and manage present and future high-potential candidates across Canada using LinkedIn and other resume databases & social media.Engage in active sourcing including developing candidate databases and conducting cold-calling.Implement successful and cost effective recruitment strategies to meet business needs.Partner with hiring managers and provide guidance on recruitment tools and methods.Evaluate recruitment practices to ensure compliance with internal standards and develop process improvements where needed.Develop training and orientation programs and coordinate orientations of new hires. Created on boarding program for salaried employees. Led the recruitment of over 150 hourly production employees in 2011, a 40% increase. Implemented new talent management software Facilitated the addition of over 40 new salaried employees in 2013 Successfully implemented the use of social media for recruitment

Involved in the initial start up of the business including creation of file systems, forms and training manualsRecruited top talent through advertising, headhunting, networking, sourcing and referrals Screened, interviewed and placed candidates in entry-level through senior management roles in numerous industriesBuilt and maintained strong relationships with both clients and candidatesMet with Human Resources managers, Office Managers and/or other senior management to establish each role’s specific needs and help define client’s requirements Wrote job descriptions, postings and advertisementsEstablished relationships with local colleges and universities including participation in job fairs to recruit students Conducted detailed behavioral interviews and reference checksTracked and reported on applicant activity and other recruitment and selection measures including recruitment costs Provided appropriate, relevant and timely feedback to candidates and clients Maintained longstanding relationships with candidatesNegotiated offers with clients and extend offers to candidates Was responsible for all internal hiring, training, coaching and staff development