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Jaclyn Mellon

Jaclyn Mellon

Toronto,ON

Summary

As a Senior Talent Acquisiton Specialist in the dynamic world of SaaS, I’m the architect of assembling top-notch teams that power innovation and drive exponential growth in the digital landscape. I am passionate about connecting with people across all walks of life, and matching them with the best opportunity for their career growth!

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

TouchBistro
06.2021 - Current
  • Promoted to Senior TA role ** add lead on time line below here?
  • Lead full cycle recruitment for a high volume of roles across various departments (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Dev, etc), utilizing various channels and strategies to attract top talent (writing enticing JDs, sourcing, referrals, attending events, etc)
  • Partner closely with hiring teams and senior management to forecast hiring needs and plan recruitment efforts accordingly; ensure recruitment strategies are tailored to their requirements
  • Ensure a stellar candidate experience from initial contact to onboarding; timely comm updates and feedback
  • Negotiate and adapt
  • Acts as a lead on the team- mentor and coach junior members of the team providing guidamce on best practices and professional development
  • Stay updated on industry trends, best practices and emerging technologies in talent acquisition
  • DEI line??
  • Work closely with marketing and HR teams to enhance our employer brand and attract top talent, plus on other ad hoc projects to promote culture and enhance morale

Recruitment/HR Specialist

TapMango
02.2018 - 06.2021
  • **Started as a coordinator in feb 2018, eventually ... also add something about everychanging startup envi Promoted to take on all HR departmental activities including but not limited to onboarding, offboarding, company wide event planning, HRIS upkeep, payroll and benefits administration
  • Led growth of organization from 25 to 60+ employees (ongoing), hiring for departments ranging from sales to development
  • Develops, cultivates and manages relationships with business partners and hiring managers, providing regular status updates to them
  • Stays up to date with all industry trends in HR & Recruitment to ensure TapMango remains competitive and houses top talent
  • Main point of contact and acts as a confidant for all 60 employees of the organization
  • Provides support to and completes tasks as assigned by cofounders of the company, reporting directly to them

Recruitment Coordinator February 2018 – November 2019

  • Complete full-cycle high volume recruitment for a variety of specialized roles to help meet growth targets
  • Source candidates using numerous search techniques, create and publicize job postings, and evaluate applicants’ desirability based on their resume
  • Conduct telephone and in-person interviews, reference checks, and assist in company onboarding process
  • Implement best hiring practices and ensure compliance with relevant legislation
  • Worked alongside the HR specialist across all other relevant HR activities

Recruitment Assistant

American Income Life Canada
06.2017 - 01.2018

· Ensured applicants had a thorough understanding of available positions and their prospective career path

· Executed an effective and efficient recruiting process utilizing applicant tracking systems and other supporting technology

· Evaluated potential candidates by conducting pre-screen, telephone interviews

· Analyzed company recruiting practices to ensure compliance with Provincial and Federal regulations

· Scheduled in-person and telephone interviews for all qualified and interested candidates

Sales Associate

Sunglass Hut/Aritzia
05.2015 - 08.2017
  • Regularly built relationships with customers leading to commission-based sales in a metrics driven environment
  • Consistently carried out all visual standards, store merchandising, and inventory control activities
  • Communicated customer concerns with management and assisted with creating resolutions
  • Leveraged reporting tools to track individual results and identify areas of opportunity

Education

Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology
North York, ON
04.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of Western Ontario
London, ON
04.2016

Skills

  • Workforce Planning
  • Applicant Tracking Systems (Proficient with Greenhouse)
  • Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
  • AI Recruitment Tools
  • Social Media Recruitment
  • Employer Branding
  • Contract Negotiation
  • Strategic Sourcing & Passive Candidate Recruiting

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

TouchBistro
06.2021 - Current

Recruitment/HR Specialist

TapMango
02.2018 - 06.2021

Recruitment Assistant

American Income Life Canada
06.2017 - 01.2018

Sales Associate

Sunglass Hut/Aritzia
05.2015 - 08.2017

Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management

Seneca College of Applied Arts And Technology

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

University of Western Ontario
Jaclyn Mellon