Colleen O'Leary
Vancouver
Summary
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter
Scout Talent- Newmont Mining
04.2023 - Current
- Enhanced candidate pipeline by utilizing various sourcing strategies, including social media, networking events, and job postings.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
- Conducted thorough candidate screenings, resulting in higher quality interviews and placements.
- Assisted hiring managers in creating accurate job descriptions that accurately reflected role requirements and attracted qualified applicants.
- Fostered positive candidate experiences through transparent communication throughout the recruiting process.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and successfully fill vacancies, meeting time to fill KPIs
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs and successfully fill vacancies in a timely manner.
- Provided exceptional support to candidates throughout the interview process, leading to positive feedback and increased offer acceptance rates.
- Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
- Actively participated in local job fairs to promote company brand among prospective employees while identifying potential talent matches for current vacancies.
- Reduced time-to-fill metrics by implementing efficient applicant tracking systems and prioritizing high-impact roles.
- Collaborated with HR team to develop consistent onboarding processes for new hires, improving retention rates within the first year of employment.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency and improved candidate experience.
- Increased diversity hiring initiatives through targeted outreach efforts and partnerships with professional organizations catering to underrepresented groups.
Recruiting Team Lead
Scout Talent
04.2021 - Current
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
- Nurtured long-term partnerships with clients by understanding their needs accurately, delivering projects on time, and providing exceptional customer support.
- Optimized resource allocation by analyzing team member skills and project requirements, resulting in increased efficiency.
Recruiter
Scout Talent
09.2020 - Current
- Conducted video 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.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Built strong relationships with internal and external candidates to ensure an excellent hiring experience.
- Conducted thorough assessments of potential candidates, ensuring optimal fit within the organization''s culture and objectives.
- Provided regular progress reports to senior leadership, showcasing achievements in talent acquisition initiatives.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing cost-effective solutions for recruitment services and tools.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for improved efficiency, utilizing applicant tracking systems and recruiting software.
- Collaborated closely with hiring managers to understand technical requirements and align talent acquisition strategies accordingly.
HR Generalist
Aspire Technology
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Ensured compliance with labor laws, reducing legal risks through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational objectives through strategic HR planning.
- Prepared detailed reports on key HR metrics for senior leadership''s review, facilitating informed decision-making related to human resources operations strategy adjustments.
- Served as a trusted advisor to employees at all levels of the organization regarding career development, workplace policies, and conflict resolution.
- Managed benefits administration, ensuring accurate enrollment and timely processing of claims.
- Improved employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
- Enhanced workplace culture by promoting diversity, inclusion, and open communication initiatives.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Improved organizational filing systems for confidential employee records, resulting in improved accessibility and efficiency.
HR Coordinator
Contract Work
03.2018 - 09.2018
HR Coordinator
Eir Communications
04.2016 - 03.2018
- Maintained human resources information system and kept employee files up to-date and accurate.
- Acted as a liaison between employees and management during periods of organizational change, providing guidance and support throughout the transition process.
- Coordinated employee recognition programs, boosting morale and increasing overall satisfaction levels within the company.
- Conducted exit interviews to gather valuable insights into areas for improvement within the organization.
- Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry, and general HR tasks.
- Handled employee inquiries and complaints regarding policy and benefits issues.
- Completed employee employment verifications and unemployment paperwork prior to hire or termination.
- Coordinated and administered employee health insurance and retirement plans.
- Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback, and procure available information for new training processes.
- Assisted in payroll processing, ensuring accurate compensation for all employees based on hours worked and applicable deductions.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry regulations and legislation to amend policies and promote compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
National University of Ireland
Maynooth05.2014
Skills
- Recruiter Training and Mentoring
- Boolean Search Techniques
- Social Media Recruiting
- Recruitment Process Improvement
- Competency-Based Interviewing
- Candidate Sourcing
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Talent Acquisition
- Salary and benefits negotiations
- Job Posting Optimization
- Recruitment Marketing
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by introducing [Software] for [Type] tasks.
Languages
Timeline
Senior Recruiter
Scout Talent- Newmont Mining
04.2023 - Current
Recruiting Team Lead
Scout Talent
04.2021 - Current
Recruiter
Scout Talent
09.2020 - Current
HR Generalist
Aspire Technology
09.2018 - 03.2020
HR Coordinator
Contract Work
03.2018 - 09.2018
HR Coordinator
Eir Communications
04.2016 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
National University of Ireland
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