Gurjot Singh
Greater Toronto Area,,Ontario
Summary
Accomplished Talent Acquisition Specialist/Coordinator with 3+ years of experience in managing end-to-end recruitment and HR operations. Expertise in sourcing top talent, interview coordination, database management, and maintaining strategic candidate pipelines. Proficient in HRIS, payroll, onboarding, and implementing data-driven recruitment strategies to enhance efficiency. Skilled in generating recruitment reports, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance with HR policies. Strong interpersonal and communication skills enable building lasting relationships with candidates and stakeholders. Adept at managing high-volume workloads while maintaining attention to detail and process integrity. Collaborative team player focused on delivering positive experiences and aligning recruitment efforts with organizational goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Operations Team Lead (Jasper Wildfires)
Canadian Red Cross
, Canada
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: (Short Term Contract)
- Managed a portfolio of hotels, providing daily credit card authorizations for evacuee accommodations totaling at least $25,000, and ensured room availability by negotiating favorable rates
- Led and trained a team, overseeing task assignments, guiding team members on new procedures, and ensuring timely completion of activities during emergency situations
- Organized large data volumes in Excel, maintaining accurate entry, sorting, and reporting for efficient data management and accessibility
- Coordinated with government and city councils to assess evacuee needs, provided rough estimates for accommodations and essentials, and maintained prompt service delivery
- Oversaw shared email communication, assigned tasks, and uploaded financial aid details into EMIS for accurate and accessible records
- (Short Term Contract)
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Govt. of Ontario)
ESA (Electrical Safety Authority)
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Led full-cycle recruitment for specialized projects, conducting 360 screening and hiring processes for high-demand roles within the Electrical Safety Authority
- Extensively utilized Indeed and LinkedIn Recruiter to source and interview top candidates, successfully placing professionals with salaries exceeding $100k+
- Partnered closely with hiring managers to understand specific needs, creating targeted job requisitions and detailed job descriptions
- Implemented innovative recruitment strategies to attract high-caliber talent, aligning efforts with organizational goals and industry standards
- Conducted competency-based interviews and skills assessments to evaluate candidates' qualifications and cultural fit, fostering a strong candidate pipeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
LCBO
, Canada
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: (Contracts)
- Utilized job boards, social media, and networking events to attract a diverse and highly qualified candidate pool
- Managed the entire recruitment lifecycle, from requisition creation to candidate onboarding, ensuring efficient placements
- Conducted regular communication with district leads and hiring managers, providing weekly hiring reports and fostering strong professional relationships
- Conducted background checks through Triton, verified candidate credentials, and maintained accurate records in Workday throughout the hiring cycle
- Successfully recruited 800 Customer Service Representatives for the 2024 summer term, implementing diversity and inclusion strategies to attract a broad spectrum of candidates
- (Contracts)
HR Coordinator - Operations
Amazon
, Canada
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Completed daily SLAs and ad hoc requests, including fetching reports and addressing HR cases by coordinating with the relevant departments
- Updated the internal HRIS with new hires, tracked employee attendance points for lateness and absences, and maintained accurate employee records
- Managed termination processes by issuing termination letters for policy non-compliance
- Compiled and reviewed reports on missed punches, managed decisions on provincial leaves, processed bereavement leaves, and evaluated accommodation requests for school and religious needs
- Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets for each fulfillment center in Canada to ensure data transparency and confidentiality
Fundraising and Reporting Analyst
Stratcom Strategic Communications
, Canada
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Led fundraising campaigns and donor outreach for organizations such as the Red Cross, Cancer Society, and Children’s Hospital, including writing scripts and calling donors to encourage contributions
- Managed donor relations by sending tax receipts, providing personalized support, and ensuring strong follow-up to maintain engagement
- Trained new employees, monitored their calls for quality, and provided feedback to improve performance
- Created and maintained Excel spreadsheets to track daily donations and generated reports for partner organizations
Education
Post - Graduate Certificate - Business Management - Human Resources
Lambton College
Toronto01.2021
Bachelor of Arts -
Punjab University
Chandigarh01.2019
Skills
- MS Office 365
- MS Excel (Pivot Tables, Data Consolidation, Conditional Formatting, V-Lookups)
- MS Visio
- MS Access
- ICIMS
- Kronos
- SAP
- Workday
- Slack
- ADP Workforce (Compensation and Payroll)
- Salesforce
- Recruitment
- Onboarding
Timeline
Emergency Operations Team Lead (Jasper Wildfires)
Canadian Red Cross
07.2024 - 10.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Govt. of Ontario)
ESA (Electrical Safety Authority)
01.2024 - 04.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
LCBO
08.2023 - 12.2023
HR Coordinator - Operations
Amazon
04.2022 - 03.2023
Fundraising and Reporting Analyst
Stratcom Strategic Communications
09.2021 - 03.2022
Post - Graduate Certificate - Business Management - Human Resources
Lambton College
Bachelor of Arts -
Punjab University
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