Bento Matias
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Seasoned HR Recruiter with experience in end-to-end recruitment process. Possess strong skills in candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding to ensure organizational fit. Known for building relationships with hiring managers, understanding business needs, and delivering high-quality talent. Contributed significantly to previous organizations by streamlining recruitment processes and reducing time to hire.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Real Estate Advisor
Engel & Voelkers Vancouver
01.2021 - Current
Ambassador Recruiter
Lattitude Global Volunteering
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinate and facilitate presentations throughout the Lower Mainland schools and at career fairs for student recruitment and placement for Latitude placements in Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
Transport & Props department
BC Film Industry
01.2014 - 12.2019
- Organize transport logistics for cast and crew
- Responsible for effective communication between the various departments including producers and directors; scheduling for cast pick ups and drop offs
- Built set props and coordinated dressing for actors on films & TV shows
Project Advisor and Recruiter
Canada World Youth ~ Jeunesse Canada Monde
09.2008 - 03.2014
- Recruit and prepare post-secondary students from South Africa and Mozambique for community volunteer work placements in Canada and Mozambique
- Responsible for debriefing, re-entry and re-adaptation workshops for participants at the end of the program
- Developed and facilitated programming in the various areas
- Participated in strategic planning committees to direct future developments within CWY
Benefits Administrator
Ajude
06.2005 - 03.2008
- Process benefit claims.
- Manage open enrollment periods.
- Conduct benefit audits.
- Collaborate with HR.
- Administer employee benefits program.
- Developed and administered employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Analyzed existing benefits policies and recommended changes to improve cost efficiency or increase coverage options.
- Managed open enrollment processes by providing guidance on available benefits and answering questions from employees regarding their options.
- Prepared reports on benefit utilization to ensure accuracy in billing and compliance with applicable laws.
- Resolved complex claims issues with insurance carriers by researching policy language, contract provisions, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of employee benefit enrollments and terminations in payroll system databases.
Human Resources Advisor
Ajude
04.2005 - 03.2007
- Conducted recruitment process, including job postings, phone screens, and in-person interviews.
- Managed employee relations issues, such as performance management, disciplinary action, and grievances.
- Assisted the HR Manager with developing training programs for new and existing employees.
- Provided advice to managers on personnel policies, procedures, and labor legislation.
- Developed job descriptions for all positions within the company.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations regarding employment practices.
- Resolved employee complaints efficiently while maintaining positive working relationships between staff members.
- Administered benefits programs such as health insurance, retirement plans and vacation and sick leave policies.
Placement Officer
SCI-Service Civil International
Bonn, Germany
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Recruited and placement of program participants throughout Western Europe
- Created and facilitated social justice seminars
- Involved in all administrative duties
Workshop Facilitator & Camp Leader
SCI-Service Civil International
Cologne, Germany
01.2003 - 12.2004
- Organized and facilitated workshops across Germany, Italy, and Sweden including evaluations
- Coordinated activity camps in Germany- Leipzig for international youth participants
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Sauder School of Business
01.2021
Certificate - Working in Natural Gas (WiNG) Program
Douglas College
04.2015
Certificate - Project Management Design and Global Youth Worth Training
Council of Europe
Spain12.2005
Certificate - Program Development and Facilitation
Service Civil International
Germany12.2004
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
Maputo, Mozambique01.2003
Skills
- Onboarding support
- Cold-calling
- Interviewing techniques
- Reference checking
- Job posting creation
- Resume scanning
- Applicant assessment
- Recruitment
- Applicant sourcing
- College recruiting
- Candidate interviews
- Diversity promotion
- Human resources policies
- New hire paperwork processing
References
References will be provided upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Real Estate Advisor
Engel & Voelkers Vancouver
01.2021 - Current
Ambassador Recruiter
Lattitude Global Volunteering
09.2019 - 06.2020
Transport & Props department
BC Film Industry
01.2014 - 12.2019
Project Advisor and Recruiter
Canada World Youth ~ Jeunesse Canada Monde
09.2008 - 03.2014
Benefits Administrator
Ajude
06.2005 - 03.2008
Human Resources Advisor
Ajude
04.2005 - 03.2007
Placement Officer
SCI-Service Civil International
01.2005 - 12.2005
Workshop Facilitator & Camp Leader
SCI-Service Civil International
01.2003 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Sauder School of Business
Certificate - Working in Natural Gas (WiNG) Program
Douglas College
Certificate - Project Management Design and Global Youth Worth Training
Council of Europe
Certificate - Program Development and Facilitation
Service Civil International
Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
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