Experienced Talent Acquisition Manager with a proven track record in devising effective strategies and recruitment processes for successful sourcing and recruiting campaigns while leveraging and building the Employer Brand. Skilled in candidate finding and screening, as well as developing corporate policies for talent benchmarking, talent assessment, and interviewing. Adept at leading strategic initiatives to recruit and select high-caliber, professional, and diverse workforce that aligns with the company's business culture.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
AGF Investments
07.2024 - Current
Increase the quality of new hires by refining job descriptions, setting clear expectations, and establishing performance metrics for success
Create comprehensive reports on recruitment trends and metrics which informed executive decision-making related to workforce planning strategies.
Lead all aspect of Employer Branding related to Talent Acquisition and Pipelining by partnering with Marketing and Leadership to enhance the brand name of AGF amongst candidate pool.
Reduce time-to-fill rates by utilizing advanced recruitment tools such as applicant tracking systems and social media platforms.
Streamline internal referral program by simplifying procedures, increasing employee participation, and ultimately expanding the pool of qualified applicants.
Develop and lead a 3 year Campus Recruitment Strategy creating valuable talent pool for future hiring needs.
Manage all aspects of the interview process including scheduling, conducting interviews, providing feedback, and negotiating offers with candidates.
Senior Talent Specialist
Liberty Utilities
07.2022 - 06.2024
Developed an end-to-end recruitment process that improved efficiency and reduced time-to-hire
Analyzed current and past hiring data to identify areas of improvement and develop targeted talent acquisition strategies
Utilized data-driven insights to identify hiring trends and optimize the recruitment process
Collaborated with Stakeholders to create job postings and source candidates with the right skills and experience
Developed and implemented innovative recruitment strategies that increased qualified applicant pool by 20%
Improved Employer Branding by creating and managing a comprehensive social media strategy
Analyzed and presented reports to Directors and VP's on hiring metrics to identify areas of improvement and develop strategies to increase efficiency
Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for Liberty
Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends
Talent Acquisition Manager
President's Choice Financial
09.2021 - 07.2022
Lead full cycle recruitment for corporate roles, across Technology, Risk, Marketing, Product and Operations in a high volume, fast paced environment
Develop effective strategies to attract and recruit for 'hot skills' roles within a highly competitive and saturated market by leveraging data and relationships across business
Lead, develop, and measure employment branding initiatives, in partnership with enterprise employment branding team to build a world class colleague value proposition
Oversaw campus recruitment by partnering with the Campus Recruitment team in building strategies to attract early talent and increase conversion to hires
Built PC Financial Campus recruitment strategy as well as Summer Student program to enhance student experience & improve company brand reputation with early talent, leading to an increased participation rate from Senior Leadership team in Campus hiring
Lead onboarding with new hires and campus hires, biweekly, in partnership with HR Coordinator
Develop recruitment metrics and KPIs to drive overall accountability and efficiency
Lead a team of 3 talent acquisition specialists to drive business results, while developing team to perform at a high level.
Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
Developed communication and marketing plan and leveraged talent acquisition tools, resources, and campaigns to source and attract top talent.
Promoted increased focus on internal talent mobility and emerging talent across organization.
Negotiated contracts and managed budget for recruiting expenses.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Rogers Communications
11.2019 - 09.2021
Provide strategic full-cycle talent acquisition for Rogers Sports & Media and Today's Shopping Choice business units
Partner with business and HR leaders to strategically source talent at all levels, including Senior Vice President & Vice President
Lead Today's Shopping Choice Employee Value Proposition and other projects to support the overall Talent Acquisition Strategy
Build and develop talent acquisition reports to provide key insights on hiring metrics, inclusion and diversity, fill ratios, offer acceptance rates, etc., resulting in a more efficient hiring process
Develop strategic and creative sourcing plans that maximize talent acquisition dollars and reduce the length of time to hire
Develop and foster strong relationships/partnerships with executives and leaders across the enterprise to understand talent priorities, critical skills/roles and future hiring plans and delivers impactful business presentations and reports to educate on Talent Acquisition initiatives and service delivery
Awarded the Ted Rogers Award for Business Excellence for leading Rogers Sports & Media through a 'Hiring Process Transformation', reimagining the way we attract, hire, and partner with the business.
Manager, Everyday Banking / Talent Acquisition
Tangerine Bank
05.2017 - 11.2019
Built strong internal relationships with different client groups, including Service & Sales, Client Business Support, Finance & Accounting, Human Resources, and IT
Partnered with hiring managers to identify potential opportunities and staffing solutions; consulted on best hiring practices as well as competitive landscape
Organized and consulted with VPs, Directors, and other stakeholders to create strategic recruitment plans to attract, hire, and retain talent
Achieved high volume hiring metrics through pipelining, candidate engagement, and partnering with the business, resulting in offer acceptance rate of 99%
Provided ongoing leadership, coaching, and guidance to develop the other recruiters on the team as well as business leaders to achieve hiring SLAs
Managed 20+ active requisitions with a focus on high volume recruitment
Managed, empowered, and provided day-to-day support to a team of 15-20 frontline agents to ensure that the team meets KPI targets such as QM, NPS, SPC, AHT, Productivity, and FCR
Led strategic and tactical initiatives pertaining to performance management, training, coaching, talent management, talent development, motivation, and employee engagement
Developed and implemented change management strategies including leadership alignment approaches and employee communication plans
Collaborated with peers, management, and cross-functional teams to optimize operations, improve processes, and enhance systems.
Senior Staffing Consultant
Recruiting in Motion
02.2015 - 05.2017
Developed an end-to-end recruitment process that improved efficiency and reduced time-to-hire
Analyzed current and past hiring data to identify areas of improvement and develop targeted talent acquisition strategies
Utilized data-driven insights to identify hiring trends and optimize the recruitment process
Collaborated with Stakeholders to create job postings and source candidates with the right skills and experience
Developed and implemented innovative recruitment strategies that increased qualified applicant pool by 20%
Improved Employer Branding by creating and managing a comprehensive social media strategy
Analyzed and presented reports to Directors and VP's on hiring metrics to identify areas of improvement and develop strategies to increase efficiency
Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for Liberty
Generated and analyzed reports to monitor employee engagement and attrition trends
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Ted Rogers School of Retail Management
04.2013
Skills
Leadership
Candidate Pipelining
Employer Branding
Communications
On-boarding
Data Analytics & Process Improvement
Performance Management
Talent Acquisition
Employee Engagement
Benchmarking
Stakeholder Management & Influence
Background Checks
Social Media Recruiting
Applicant Tracking Systems
Candidate Sourcing
Recruitment Strategies
Languages
Romanian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
French
Elementary
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
AGF Investments
07.2024 - Current
Senior Talent Specialist
Liberty Utilities
07.2022 - 06.2024
Talent Acquisition Manager
President's Choice Financial
09.2021 - 07.2022
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Rogers Communications
11.2019 - 09.2021
Manager, Everyday Banking / Talent Acquisition
Tangerine Bank
05.2017 - 11.2019
Senior Staffing Consultant
Recruiting in Motion
02.2015 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Commerce - Ted Rogers School of Retail Management
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