Dana Nepon, CPHR
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates. Offering over seven years of recruitment strategy development.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
SkipTheDishes
11.2021 - Current
- Full cycle recruitment for Technology, Product & Delivery roles; sourcing, interviewing, evaluation of candidates, offers, and negotiation.
- Act as trusted partner and provide guidance to internal stakeholders for all recruitment needs; recruitment strategy, industry insights, best practices for interviewing techniques and legal compliance during selection process.
- Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top talent.
- Ensured positive candidate experience by maintaining timely communication throughout each stage of recruitment process.
- Facilitate various training/workshop; Hiring Manager Interviewing Workshop, CRM training, Accessibility Interview Training workshop.
- Head of Global Talent Acquisition community at JET (Just Eat Takeaway); Community goal is to provide learning opportunities, recognition and unity across our global Talent Acquisition teams.
- Creation, launch and facilitation of Accessibility Interviewing playbook.
- Streamlined internal interview processes for Product roles, creating more consistent and structured approach to candidate evaluation across organization.
- Co-planned first ever JET TA (Talent Acquisition) Fest; two day learning and development event for global TA team.
- Mentored junior recruiters on best practices in sourcing strategy development and effective interview techniques, elevating overall team performance.
- Actively contributed to establishing a diverse and inclusive workplace by implementing targeted recruitment initiatives aimed at underrepresented groups.
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
IG WEALTH MANAGEMENT
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Full cycle recruitment for corporate roles; sourcing, interviewing, evaluation of candidates, offers, and negotiation.
- Developed and sustained strong relationships with Human Resource Businesses Partners, as well as other key stakeholders within the organization.
- Developed recruitment strategies for homogeneous roles while maintaining diversity.
- Tracked metrics; time to hire, source of hire, recruitment costs.
- Managed and track agency/contract hires while reducing third party agency usage across organization by 30%.
- Developed and fostered relationships with Temporary Staffing Agency’s.
- Developed and managed strategic campus recruitment plan.
- Facilitated Interview Training workshops for leaders across organization.
- Virtual Onboarding Project lead: Streamlined onboarding processes during COVID, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization for new hires.
Human Resources Generalist
MAJOR DRILLING CDN
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Full cycle recruitment for high-volume seasonal roles.
- Developed and implemented recruitment strategy for seasonal employment throughout year.
- Developed and implement Modified Work program.
- Built and analyzed reports related to training and development.
- Maintained personnel records to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
- Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
- Developed volunteer initiative within organization.
Education
BBA Human Resources & Organizational Behaviour -
University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB01.2017
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Effective communication skills
- Data-driven decision making
- Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
- Technical recruiting
- Strategic sourcing
- ATS/CRM: Workday, Beamery, SuccessFactors, iCIMS, ADP
- Compensation analysis
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Timeline
SENIOR TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
SkipTheDishes
11.2021 - Current
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST
IG WEALTH MANAGEMENT
09.2018 - 10.2021
Human Resources Generalist
MAJOR DRILLING CDN
07.2017 - 08.2018
BBA Human Resources & Organizational Behaviour -
University of Winnipeg
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