Senior Recruiter with more than 10 years of experience. Hiring for various industries such as Banking/Financial Services, Medical, Retail, Pharmaceutical, Construction, Legal, Media, Security and more. Goal-oriented recruiting professional motivated to achieve demanding targets under tight deadlines. Proficient in developing and overseeing diverse candidate pipelines, marketing plans and advertising strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter/HR
International Staffing Company
Montreal, Canada
01.2021 - 10.2023
Work with hiring managers, sales and other key decision-makers to identify staffing needs
Utilize online recruiting sources such as major and niche job boards, professional networking sites, user groups, social media, and direct sourcing to identify and recruit qualified passive and active candidates
Build pipeline of potential candidates through innovative attraction techniques in order to bring the company's employer brand to life
Represent the company at job and/or university recruitment fairs
Work with HR on the background check process
Handle renewal of contracts
Handle on boarding and integration of new employees.
Improved candidate experience through timely communication, transparent processes, and providing constructive feedback to applicants.
Developed a robust talent pipeline by proactively sourcing candidates through various channels, including social media, job boards, and referrals.
Conducted comprehensive market research to ensure competitive compensation packages were offered to attract top talent.
Created detailed job descriptions that accurately reflected position requirements and responsibilities, attracting highly qualified candidates.
Developed ongoing relationships with educational institutions for continuous access to fresh talent pools through internships and graduate programs.
Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
Developed and implemented plans to improve recruitment process.
Developed and maintained relationships with external recruiters to obtain referrals to qualified candidates.
Developed and implemented on boarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Manage high volume of calls, emails, on boarding 20-30 candidates per month based on volume of requisitions.
Reduced time-to-hire for key positions by establishing strong relationships with hiring managers and understanding their needs.
Talent Acquisition
Ecco Quaraishi
Montreal, Dubai
12.2010 - 12.2020
Research and contact potential candidates using internal and external databases
Develop innovative and relevant sourcing strategies to promote recruitment through various social media platforms
Collaborate with hiring managers to identify the requirements of each position
Select interesting profiles and provide them to talent acquisition advisors
Conduct research on companies
Contact former candidates for new job opportunities
Maintain and update information in the internal database.
Developed strong talent pipelines by utilizing various sourcing techniques, including social media, job boards, and networking events.
Increased retention rates through thorough pre-screening of candidates and regular follow-up on new hires'' satisfaction levels.
Improved interview processes through the development and implementation of structured interview guides tailored to each role''s unique requirements.
Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment on talent acquisition goals and objectives.
Managed full-cycle recruiting process for multiple roles simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards in candidate assessment and selection.
Conducted regular training sessions for hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques, unconscious bias awareness, legal compliance in recruiting practices, among others.
Developed strong relationships with universities, professional associations, and other external partners to enhance the organization''s visibility among prospective candidates.
Managed relationships with external recruitment agencies, ensuring a consistent approach to candidate sourcing and selection while optimizing cost effectiveness.
Managing High Volume of emails, on boarding from 20-30 candidates depending on requisitions.
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.
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.
Developed and maintained strong working relationships with executives, HR team, and hiring managers to foster partnerships that produced consistent results.
Built relationships with external recruiters and staffing agencies to access quality talent.
Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
Created effective talent acquisition training materials that supported culture and performance objectives.
Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
Improved office efficiency by effectively managing internal communications and correspondence.
Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
Collected and analyzed information to monitor compliance outcomes and identify and address trends of non-compliant behavior.
Coordinated implementation of people-related services, policies and programs through departmental staff.
Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends.
Senior Recruiter/HR
Victory Link
Egypt.
04.2004 - 12.2010
Perform secretarial activities for managers or the team
Support the manager in managing and monitoring agenda
Verify recruitment requirements by evaluating development plans
Discuss with management to determine recruitment needs
Develop recruitment plans and strategies
Evaluate assigned positions and develop job descriptions
Review and clarify job specifications, skills and competencies required
Align job candidate profiles with staffing goals
Maintain effective relationships with social and professional networks to find qualified candidates
Manage the job offer, including negotiation and administration
Organize the orientation of new employees.
Manage high volume of communications ( emails, calls, hiring)
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Communication
Montreal University
Montreal
Bachelor of Science - Human Science, Network Engineering
American University
Cairo, Egypt
07.2009
Skills
Post job descriptions to the job boards
Screen candidates for open positions
Schedule in-person interviews with hiring managers
Create, schedule and send tests to qualified applicants
Perform reference checks
Build a pipeline of applicants
Complete recruitment Metrics to optimize the methods of recruitment and reduce cost
Onboard new employees and perform exit interviews, retention, follow-up
Spoken and written languages: Arabic, French, English, German, Japanese, Korean in progress