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Bharat Bhushan

Bharat Bhushan

Edmonton,Alberta

Summary

Strategic and dynamic HR professional with 7+ years of international experience in full-cycle recruitment, HR operations, compliance, and talent strategy across diverse industries. An Associate Member of CPHR Alberta with a strong academic foundation, including an MBA (HR & Finance) and Canadian post-graduate diplomas in HR and International Business. Proven track record of driving talent acquisition excellence, optimizing HR processes, and ensuring full compliance with employment standards. Adept at leveraging HR technologies such as Dayforce, Atlas CRM, and Maximizer to maximize efficiency and accuracy in personnel management. Recognized for building high-performing teams, streamlining on boarding, and aligning human capital strategies with organizational goals. A proactive, resourceful, and people-centric leader committed to fostering inclusive, compliant, and high-impact HR practices.

Overview

6
6
years of post-secondary education
11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Recruiter

Slate Personnel Ltd
Edmonton, Alberta
06.2025 - Current

The role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, including identifying staffing needs, developing job descriptions, and sourcing candidates through various platforms. The position requires close collaboration with department managers, conducting interviews, assessing applicants, completing hiring documentation, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and company policies. Additionally, the role focuses on promoting the company’s employer brand and providing recruitment reports to management.

Team Member – Front of House

A&W
Edmonton, Alberta
10.2024 - 05.2025

Provided high-quality front-of-house service while supporting kitchen operations during peak hours, ensuring efficiency, cleanliness, and excellent customer experience.

Human Resource Assistant

Ply Gem
Calgary, Alberta
07.2024 - 08.2024

Conducted detailed audits of employee files, and compliance. Managed file maintenance and documentation using Day force CRM, gathered missing documents from employees, and supported the completion of personnel files to streamline the audit process and enhance HR operational efficiency.

Career Break

Career Break
05.2024 - 07.2024

Planned to move Alberta for Permanent Residency

Recruiter

Talent Employment Inc
Toronto, Ontario
10.2022 - 04.2024

Managed full-cycle recruitment, from sourcing to hiring, while building strong networks with educational institutions. Maintained talent pipelines for high-volume roles, conducted interviews and orientations, and effectively attracted qualified candidates—resulting in a substantial talent pool and improved hiring outcomes aligned with client requirements.

Career Break

Career Break
02.2021 - 12.2021

Transition phase from India to Canada

Business Analyst & HR Coordinator

Red Sapphire
Moga, Punjab
02.2018 - 01.2021

The role focuses on analyzing business needs, supporting HR policy development, implementing performance reviews, advising on restructuring, and ensuring compliance—all while collaborating with teams and supervising staff to drive organizational effectiveness.

Research Fellow

Taipei Medical University
Taipei, Taiwan
08.2017 - 01.2018

Worked as a Research Fellow on the H2020 CATCH Project under the Ph.D. program in Biomedical Informatics, focusing on data science, biomedical analysis, and research methods. Gained hands-on experience in clinical data interpretation and interdisciplinary healthcare research.

HR Recruiter Coordinator

New Aggarwal Hosiery Industries
Ludhiana, Punjab
09.2016 - 06.2017

Supported daily HR operations including performance management, recruitment coordination, training, payroll assistance, and employee record maintenance. Advised on HR policies, health and safety programs, and staffing strategies while managing job ads, orientations, and documentation to meet organizational hiring and compliance needs.

Academic Coordinator

BIS Group of Institutions
Moga, Punjab
07.2015 - 08.2016

Managed accurate and confidential student and employee data, analyzed trends for academic improvements, coordinated programs to meet standards, provided student support, and led faculty training to enhance policy compliance and professional growth.

HR Assistant

Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Institute of Mgt& Tech.
Moga, Punjab
07.2014 - 07.2015

Handled employee file management and document collection, maintained attendance records, supported payroll administration, managed employee complaints by escalating them to management, and performed various HR administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management

Niagara College
Toronto, Canada
09.2022 - 07.2023

Post Graduate Diploma - International Business Management

Northern College
Toronto, Canada
01.2022 - 08.2022

MBA - Dual Specialization in Human Resource Management and Finance

Punjab Technical University
Punjab, India
09.2012 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Application

Punjab Technical University
Punjab, India
05.2009 - 08.2012

Skills

  • 360-Degree Recruitment
  • Interviewing, Selection & Onboarding
  • Employee File Management & Documentation
  • HR Policy Development & Implementation
  • Compliance & File Audits
  • Employee Engagement & Relations
  • Training & Development Coordination
  • HR Administration & Records Maintenance
  • Payroll Support & Attendance Tracking
  • Conflict Resolution & Grievance Escalation
  • Job Descriptions & Workforce Planning
  • Dayforce HCM
  • Atlas CRM
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Suite
  • Canva

References

Available Upon demand

Accomplishments

  • Recipient of the Academic Excellence Award for outstanding performance and dedication to studies.
  • Led and managed a team of 10 staff members, ensuring smooth coordination and timely completion of tasks.
  • Demonstrated strong work ethic and resilience by working under pressure, staying late—even overnight to meet critical deadlines.
  • Maintained availability for on-call responsibilities, showcasing flexibility and commitment to organizational needs.
  • Successfully converted cold leads into hot prospects through strategic communication and persistence over the phone.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Affiliations

  • CPHR ASSOCIATE MEMBER, ALBERTA

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Career advancementPersonal development programs

Quote

It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot

Software

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Suite

Canva

Dayforce- CRM

Maximizer- CRM

Languages

Punjabi
Native language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Interests

Cooking

Badminton

Timeline

Recruiter

Slate Personnel Ltd
06.2025 - Current

Team Member – Front of House

A&W
10.2024 - 05.2025

Human Resource Assistant

Ply Gem
07.2024 - 08.2024

Career Break

Career Break
05.2024 - 07.2024

Recruiter

Talent Employment Inc
10.2022 - 04.2024

Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management

Niagara College
09.2022 - 07.2023

Post Graduate Diploma - International Business Management

Northern College
01.2022 - 08.2022

Career Break

Career Break
02.2021 - 12.2021

Business Analyst & HR Coordinator

Red Sapphire
02.2018 - 01.2021

Research Fellow

Taipei Medical University
08.2017 - 01.2018

HR Recruiter Coordinator

New Aggarwal Hosiery Industries
09.2016 - 06.2017

Academic Coordinator

BIS Group of Institutions
07.2015 - 08.2016

HR Assistant

Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Institute of Mgt& Tech.
07.2014 - 07.2015

MBA - Dual Specialization in Human Resource Management and Finance

Punjab Technical University
09.2012 - 06.2014

Bachelor of Computer Applications - Computer Application

Punjab Technical University
05.2009 - 08.2012
Bharat Bhushan