Apoorva Bhargava
Toronto,ON
Summary
Experienced recruiter in managing recruitments from initiation to formal offer to achieve annual recruitment plan, strategizing sourcing and recruiting techniques. Expert in leadership and corporate hiring, campus hiring and working on ATS and LinkedIn recruitment. A strong history of building effective relationships with clients and candidates, with the ability to learn new business and technology.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisitions Specialist
8twelve Mortgage
07.2023 - Current
- Managed the complete recruitment process for roles in sales, support, finance, technology, and senior leadership.
- Developed and implemented proactive sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, and ATS, ensuring a robust candidate pipeline for complex and high-priority roles.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to assess staffing needs, conduct intake sessions, manage candidate interactions, and oversee the entire interview and onboarding process.
- Led team onboarding and training initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement in recruitment practices.
- Participated in recruitment campaigns, career fairs, and special hiring events to attract top talent.
- Generated and presented recruitment activity reports, including metrics such as time-to-fill, candidate pipeline, and cost per hire.
- Ensured a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle, reflecting positively on the organization's reputation.
- Promoted diversity and inclusion in recruitment efforts, actively seeking candidates from varied backgrounds.
Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition
KPMG Global Services
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process for over 15 corporate roles simultaneously.
- Directly sourced candidates through LinkedIn, Taleo, and other job boards, crafting effective talent acquisition plans for immediate and future needs.
- Conducted talent market research, created talent maps, and developed recruitment strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Organized and led post-interview debrief sessions with hiring managers to refine hiring decisions.
- Collaborated with external recruitment firms and maintained accurate documentation and reporting of recruitment activities.
Manager Talent Acquisition
LEADERSHIP BOULEVARD
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Managed recruitment for 20+ corporate roles, with a focus on senior management positions, including AVP, VP, Directors, and CXO levels.
- Partnered with C-level executives to drive talent acquisition strategies and ensure high-quality hires.
- Led direct sourcing efforts through LinkedIn and job boards, maintaining a strong talent pipeline for critical roles.
- Ensured data integrity within the ATS (Darwinbox) and built strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Participated in campus hiring initiatives and recruitment events to attract top talent.
Recruitment Relationship Manager
AMERICAN EXPRESS (Allegis Global)
06.2013 - 06.2020
- Managed global hiring for American Express processes in the US and Canada, including the recruitment of over 15 US-based recruiters.
- Led a team of 3-4 recruiters and coordinators, overseeing the hiring for finance, risk, analytics, sales, and operations roles.
- Successfully hired over 800 employees for American Express, contributing to significant growth in key business areas.
- Participated in diversity inclusion initiatives and campus recruitment as the HR SPOC for Tier-I colleges.
Education
Diploma in French -
Delhi University
MBA (HR) -
BULMIM
01.2010
BA (H) Political Science -
Miranda House, Delhi University
01.2007
Skills
- Social Media Recruiting
- Talent management
- Linkedin & Indeed recruitment expert
- Global recruitment
- Campus Recruitment
- Bulk/High volume recruitment
- Application Tracking System
- Corporate Recruitment
- Leadership level Recruitment
- Job Posting Optimization
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Screening resumes
- Candidate pipeline management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Workauthorization
Canada Permanent Resident
Awards
- Best recruiter OVERALL at ALLEGIS (all RPOs) - 2015
- Best recruiter AT ALLEGIS (AMEX RPO) – 2014
- Best HR team - Fidelity - 2010
Timeline
Talent Acquisitions Specialist
8twelve Mortgage
07.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager Talent Acquisition
KPMG Global Services
07.2022 - 10.2022
Manager Talent Acquisition
LEADERSHIP BOULEVARD
07.2020 - 07.2022
Recruitment Relationship Manager
AMERICAN EXPRESS (Allegis Global)
06.2013 - 06.2020
Diploma in French -
Delhi University
MBA (HR) -
BULMIM
BA (H) Political Science -
Miranda House, Delhi University
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