Abdelhakim DEBZ
Woodstock,ON
Summary
Dedicated HR professional with over 15 years' experience driving talent acquisition and workforce operations excellence across diverse industries. With extensive expertise in recruitment strategy, onboarding, performance management and organizational development, proficient in all aspects of the employee life cycle. Known for producing actionable insights through analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities, foster high-performing teams through strong communication, leadership and relationship building skills. Committed to service excellence and continuous improvement, I aim to leverage my expertise in people and change management to actively contribute to business success through optimized human capital strategy and solutions-oriented service.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Match Marketing Groupe
01.2023 - Current
- Weekly meetings with hiring managers to understand needs and strategize
- Generate regular reporting on recruitment metrics and share with leadership
- Capacity planning and allocation of requisitions to recruiters
- Manage end-to-end recruitment process in the ATS system (iCIMS), ensuring data quality
- Develop sourcing strategies and pursue colleges, job boards, career sites and events
- Train and support recruiters, resolve their queries, and check progress regularly
- Process hires, promotions and offers accurately in the ATS
- Update job descriptions and recruitment process documentation as needed
- Remain up to date on HR technologies, compliance, and evolving best practices
- Participate in job fairs and handle general recruiter/hiring manager inquiries
- Continuous process improvement through cleaning outdated data in ATS
- Support team with direct sourcing and recruitment tasks as needed
- Completed talent acquisition and management for 300+ internal and external placements.
- Created and drove talent acquisition and job placement strategies to attract diverse candidates
Bilingual Talent Acquisition Team Lead
Match Marketing Groupe
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Manage and motivate team of 5–10 recruiters
- Ensure adherence to recruitment processes and procedures
- Set team objectives and monitor key performance indicators
- Allocate recruitment assignments and manage project portfolios
- Coach recruiters and support their professional development
- Manage client relationships and ensure satisfaction
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes for customer groups
- Oversee service quality and sourcing strategy execution
- Analyze market needs and guide sourcing strategy
- Contribute to strategic and operational decisions
- Represent recruitment department to senior leadership.
Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist
Match Marketing Groupe
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Provide a high-quality recruiting experience throughout the entire recruiting cycle: resume screening, interviews (phone or in person), making hiring recommendations, presenting job offers and ensuring the integration of the hired candidate
- Engage candidates in a selection process consistent with Match MG's employer brand and internal policies
- Use traditional and non-traditional resources and tools to identify and attract qualified candidates
- Ensure transparent and effective communication with both candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment process
- Develop and maintain an excellent relationship with internal and external clients to ensure the achievement of staffing objectives in the various markets.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
- Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity
- Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach
- Created effective talent acquisition training materials that supported culture and performance objectives
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives
Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist
Achievers Window & Door Mfg.
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Define recruitment needs in collaboration with business teams
- Develop active and passive sourcing strategies
- Screen and interview potential candidates
- Participate in the final candidate selection process
- Manage onboarding of new hires
- Maintain a pipeline of potential candidates
- Analyze labor market trends
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers, and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
- Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications
- Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers, and executives
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers, and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
- Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence
HR Manager
SARL HOME SELF DESIGN (German kitchen franchise)
03.2013 - 03.2020
- Manage a team of 3 HR generalists
- Oversee recruitment, onboarding, and employee development
- Handle personnel files, payroll, and benefits administration
- Ensure performance management and career development support
- Drive internal communications and engagement initiatives
- Manage union relations and collective bargaining agreements
- Ensure compliance with HR policies and health/safety procedures
- Prepare HR budgets and monitor expense control
- Resolve complex HR issues.
HR Business Partner
OOREDDO Algeria, International Telecommunications Company
11.2008 - 02.2013
- Serve as the primary HR contact for senior leadership
- Provide advice and counsel on issues relating to headcount, engagement, and skills development
- Analyze competence needs and support workforce planning initiatives
- Implement training and development plans as well as internal mobility programs
- Ensure competitive compensation programs and effective talent recognition practices
- Manage employee and labor relations to promote cohesion and morale
- Develop HR strategic plans and goals to contribute to business objectives.
HR Specialist
OOREDDO Algeria
03.2006 - 10.2008
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, and employee assistance.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Manage the recruitment process, including job postings, candidate selection, and onboarding of new hires.
- Administer employee records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Handle benefits administration, payroll, and leave management for staff.
- Plan and deliver training and professional development sessions.
- Analyze competency needs and contribute to workforce planning.
- Resolve human resources and labor relations issues.
- Ensure effective internal communication and adherence to HR policies.
- Provide operational support to managers on HR matters.
- Contribute to developing and implementing new HR initiatives.
HR Coordinator
Government Community Organism (BASVA)
07.2001 - 02.2006
- Assist with recruitment, onboarding, employee data management and record keeping
- Process payroll, manage benefits administration and handle leave requests
- Coordinate employee orientations and training programs
- Track performance reviews and assist with talent development initiatives
- Maintain HR documentation, files, and record retention procedures
- Provide general support and guidance to employees on HR policies and programs
- Assist with contract management, renewals, and employee relations issues
- Produce reports, analyze HR metrics, and support strategic planning efforts
- Ensure compliance with employment standards, regulations, and health & safety policies
- Perform general clerical duties such as filing, scanning and data entry.
- Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness
- Explained employee compensation, benefits, schedules, working conditions, and promotion opportunities
Education
Certificate in Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
College Boreal
Toronto, ON08.2023
Master's Degree in Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
University of Algiers
Algeria06.2002
Skills
- Administrative Management
- Financial Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Organizational development
- Project management
- Operations management
- Human resources
- Data analysis
- Talent Recruitment
- Knowledgeable in [Microsoft suit]
- Knowledgeable in [ATS Software]
Languages
Fluent in French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Mastered Systems
- Icims: Recruiting Software
- VidCruiter: Recruiting Software
- CERTN: Background Check
- First Advantage: Background Check
- ADP Workforce: HIRS
- Oracle: HRMS
- Journyx: Employee Time Tracking System
- BSCS: Billing Software specifically utilized in the telecommunications sector
- Xpert: Customer Management and Billing Packages
- Carat: Kitchen Planning Software
- Mohive: Collaborative Platform for Creating Online Learning Content (e-learning)
Ongoing Studies
- Social Work Techniques (In progress) - College Boreal (Canada)
- Data Analytics (In progress) - Simplilearn (USA)
- NLP Technician (In progress) - Institute Repère (France)
Timeline
Bilingual Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Match Marketing Groupe
01.2023 - Current
Bilingual Talent Acquisition Team Lead
Match Marketing Groupe
08.2022 - 12.2022
Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist
Match Marketing Groupe
02.2022 - 07.2022
Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist
Achievers Window & Door Mfg.
11.2020 - 01.2021
HR Manager
SARL HOME SELF DESIGN (German kitchen franchise)
03.2013 - 03.2020
HR Business Partner
OOREDDO Algeria, International Telecommunications Company
11.2008 - 02.2013
HR Specialist
OOREDDO Algeria
03.2006 - 10.2008
HR Coordinator
Government Community Organism (BASVA)
07.2001 - 02.2006
Certificate in Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
College Boreal
Master's Degree in Human Resources Management - Human Resources Management
University of Algiers
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