Deborah Baraka
Summary
Strategic and results-oriented bilingual recruiter with over three years of experience managing full-cycle recruitment in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Adept at sourcing and securing top talent, optimizing hiring processes, and enhancing candidate experience through effective use of applicant tracking systems (ATS). Skilled in building strong client relationships, collaborating with stakeholders, and aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals. Recognized for exceptional communication, adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality hiring outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Human Resources Assistant Manager
LineOne
03.2023 - Current
- Provided administrative support, including payroll management and schedule coordination, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies
- Sourced candidates via job boards, social media, and networking events
- Scheduled and coordinated interviews between candidates and hiring managers
- Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
High-Volume Recruiter (Contract)
Intuit Turbo tax
07.2024 - 02.2025
- Led large-scale recruitment for tax-related roles, conducting bilingual (French/English) assessments, evaluating technical expertise, and ensuring alignment with Intuit's hiring criteria
- Managed a diverse candidate pool across multiple openings, performing tax assessments, verifying bilingual proficiency, and screening candidates to ensure a strong fit
- Streamlined onboarding by issuing offer letters, completing necessary paperwork, and guiding new hires through the onboarding process
- Conducted phone 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.
HR/Recruiting Assistant (Contract)
Goodwill Staffing and Recruitment
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted in drafting employee contracts for healthcare professionals while ensuring compliance with industry regulations
- Conducted background checks and credential verifications for regulatory compliance
- Supported senior recruiters in managing high applicant volumes, ensuring timely candidate placement
- Scheduled interviews for applicants and onboarding for new hires.
Bilingual Senior Recruiter Team Lead
Kavin Group
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Led full-cycle recruitment efforts, sourcing candidates through industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs
- Partnered with clients weekly to develop tailored recruitment strategies
- Crafted and published job postings on platforms such as Indeed to attract top talent
- Payroll processing and contract management
- Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Full-cycle recruitment (sourcing, screening, onboarding)
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and labor market data to inform recruitment strategies accordingly.
Bilingual Customer Service Representative
Sobeys Capital Inc
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Managed high-volume inbound calls, effectively prioritizing issues to ensure swift resolution and minimize hold times for customers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science And Psychology
Redeemer University
04-2024
Business Management Diploma - Human Resources Development
Humber College
Toronto, None04-2021
Skills
- Full-Cycle Recruitment
- Talent Acquisition & Sourcing
- Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Candidate Screening & Assessment
- Interviewing (Behavioral & Technical)
- Onboarding & Training
- Employee Relations
- HR Compliance & Regulations
- Workforce Planning
- Offer Negotiation
- Performance Tracking & Metrics
- Background Checks & Reference Verification
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
CPR & First Aid Certified
Timeline
High-Volume Recruiter (Contract)
Intuit Turbo tax
07.2024 - 02.2025
HR/Recruiting Assistant (Contract)
Goodwill Staffing and Recruitment
04.2024 - 07.2024
Human Resources Assistant Manager
LineOne
03.2023 - Current
Bilingual Senior Recruiter Team Lead
Kavin Group
01.2022 - 02.2023
Bilingual Customer Service Representative
Sobeys Capital Inc
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Science And Psychology
Redeemer University
Business Management Diploma - Human Resources Development
Humber College
Similar Profiles
Candida HainesCandida Haines
Customer Service Agent at LineOneCustomer Service Agent at LineOne
Shri Rajeswari Padmanaban AnnapuranieShri Rajeswari Padmanaban Annapuranie
Client Service Representative at Lineone contracts Inc. (TTC- Wheel Trans)Client Service Representative at Lineone contracts Inc. (TTC- Wheel Trans)
Ana Marcela PartidaAna Marcela Partida
Human Resources Assistant Manager at United States AFRHuman Resources Assistant Manager at United States AFR