HIUYAN BOW
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Recruiter, Capital Markets
RBC Canada
06.2025 - Current
- Lead strategic end-to-end recruitment initiatives for experienced talent across Global Investment Banking, COO Group, Cash Management, Strategy & Innovation, and Economics roles throughout Canada, with targeted support for select U.S. mandates.
- Execute advanced sourcing strategies leveraging LinkedIn, Boolean, Phenom, Workday, alumni networks, and market intelligence platforms to attract high-value Capital Markets talent.
- Drive Capital Markets talent brand visibility through leadership presence at Early Talent programs, RBC-sponsored initiatives (e.g., Return to Bay Street) and industry forums (Canadian Association of Urban Financial Professionals), strengthening competitive positioning.
- Advise senior business leaders and HRBPs as a strategic talent partner, providing guidance on hiring strategy, market trends, and recruitment best practices.
- Optimize recruitment efficiency by contributing ideas to process redesign, technology enhancements (Workday, Phenom, LinkedIn), and continuous optimization of TA operations.
- Champion an exceptional candidate experience, consistently upholding RBC’s brand standards and relationship-driven recruitment approach.
- Partner cross-functionally with onboarding, operations, business stakeholders, and TA leadership to ensure seamless recruitment delivery and enterprise-wide alignment.
- Advance enterprise and Capital Markets priorities by supporting innovation, talent intelligence initiatives, and long-term strategic workforce planning.
Talent Acquisition Partner
Aviva Canada
09.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed full‑cycle recruitment for Corporate Functions and Personal, Commercial, and Specialty Insurance lines of business, supporting hiring needs across diverse professional and leadership roles.
- Leveraged data analytics to guide recruitment decisions, improving process efficiency and ensuring alignment with business priorities.
- Optimized recruitment technology by managing and enhancing the use of Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter, HireVue, and Textio to streamline workflows and elevate operational performance.
- Developed and executed strategic sourcing strategies to attract top talent and build strong, sustainable candidate pipelines.
- Strengthened employer brand positioning by promoting Aviva as an employer of choice through strategic partnerships, consistent brand messaging, and proactive candidate engagement.
- Advised business leaders on labor market trends, enabling more targeted and effective recruitment strategies.
- Partnered with business leaders and the People Function to execute workforce plans, including leadership assessments, internal mobility initiatives, organizational structure reviews, and broader talent strategies.
Manager, National Talent Acquisition Advisor
MNP
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Managed end‑to‑end recruitment for Assurance, Tax, Valuations, and Consulting practices, overseeing hiring for roles ranging from experienced professionals to executive‑level leaders.
- Counselled internal stakeholders on best recruitment practices, cultivating strong working relationships with executive leadership teams.
- Implemented and optimized a comprehensive, national multi-channel marketing strategy to drive industry leading talent attraction initiatives.
- Established a prominent employer brand identity leveraging social media and digital marketing channels.
- Partnered with regional and national talent acquisition teams to develop comprehensive talent maps, pipelines, and top talent identification through best-in-class direct sourcing and candidate generation techniques.
- Led exceptional high-touch candidate experience resulting in over 50% increase in passive candidate interest. Negotiated employment offer terms and conditions with a 90% acceptance rate.
- Generated recruitment cost savings exceeding $300K through effective agency management and strategic resource allocation.
Human Resources Business Partner, Talent Acquisition
Citco Canada Inc.
04.2014 - 09.2017
- Reported to SVP - Talent Acquisition, established national talent acquisition strategies for key business groups, driving continuous process improvement and best practices.
- Collaborated globally with senior and executive management, leading the talent acquisition strategy yielding over 400 successful new hires.
- Achieved cost reductions surpassing $900K through proficient external agency oversight and strategic budget allocation.
- Improved average time to hire by over 30%; implementing efficiencies through centralized recruitment processes. Promoted Citco Canada's brand presence as a Top Employer, improving incoming candidate interest by over 25%.
- Led Talent Acquisition team in high-volume recruitment and retention, managing annual calendar framework of talent programs to enhance overall effectiveness.
- Developed and coached management teams on employer branding, recruitment methodologies, and interview training programs, improving candidate selection and alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed all external affiliations with agencies, educational institutions (campus) and professional associations.
- Analyzed key metrics, statistics, and trends with proactive recommendations to deliver on talent acquisition strategies. Implemented a new applicant tracking system (ATS), automating recruitment with over 25% in work time reduction.
Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
Sears Canada Inc.
08.2012 - 02.2014
- Managed a $30MM+ business payroll plan and identified opportunities for cost containment. Implemented workforce downsizing, resulting in $5MM+ in payroll savings over 18 months.
- Directed organizational restructuring by redesigning and implementing a new talent structure, aligning workforce capabilities with business objectives.
- Planned and executed confidential, individual, and group terminations.
- Championed organizational transformation by developing and executing talent management strategies, including change management, goal setting, and performance reviews to enhance business results.
- Led senior business leaders to forecast headcount and execute succession planning; providing internal stakeholders with the HR models required to identify business critical roles.
- Advised and counseled senior leaders on associate bench strength (utilizing succession planning results, personal development plans, retention, and performance management strategies).
- Partnered with Talent Acquisition to onboard top talent and implement talent retention strategies; career pathing, retention bonuses, training programs.
- Managed employee relations for over 600 employees across all levels, fostering a positive work environment and addressing employee concerns effectively.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Sears Canada Inc.
11.2010 - 08.2012
- Head hunted high profile candidates to support strategic initiatives during large scale business transformation.
- Hired over 200 specialized industry professionals into newly designed positions through organizational restructuring. Reduced time to hire by over 30% through redesign and effective management of recruitment process.
- Executed full cycle recruitment for experienced to executive level roles, including strategic sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
- Managed talent attraction strategies across corporate divisions in e-commerce, finance, marketing, merchandising, procurement, project management, and strategy, enhancing overall recruitment effectiveness.
- Developed employer brand strategy while improving attrition rate by over 20%.
Recruitment Consultant
Morneau Shepell
06.2008 - 11.2010
- Hired top health professionals through referrals, networking with professional associations, and campus career events; partnered with senior leaders to streamline recruitment and onboarding processes.
- Enhanced recruitment metrics, interview, and scorecard tools, reducing time to hire by over 30%.
Executive Recruitment Consultant
Michael Page International
05.2007 - 05.2008
- Led business development by establishing, managing, and expanding strong professional relationships with new clients. Managed end to end recruitment through direct candidate sourcing, interviewing, and strategic offer negotiation.
- Sourced and placed mid to executive level finance and accounting professionals across diverse industries, ensuring alignment with client needs.
Education
BHRM -
Seneca College Of Applied Arts & Technology
Certification
Human Resources Professionals Association, CHRP
Timeline
Senior Recruiter, Capital Markets
RBC Canada
06.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Partner
Aviva Canada
09.2024 - 06.2025
Manager, National Talent Acquisition Advisor
MNP
09.2017 - 12.2020
Human Resources Business Partner, Talent Acquisition
Citco Canada Inc.
04.2014 - 09.2017
Manager, Human Resources Business Partner
Sears Canada Inc.
08.2012 - 02.2014
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Sears Canada Inc.
11.2010 - 08.2012
Recruitment Consultant
Morneau Shepell
06.2008 - 11.2010
Executive Recruitment Consultant
Michael Page International
05.2007 - 05.2008
BHRM -
Seneca College Of Applied Arts & Technology