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Joseph NGUYEN

Ottawa

Summary

With a proven track record in recruitment strategies and Talent Acquisition, I am recognized for my high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. I have developed specialized skills in candidate sourcing, employer branding, and recruitment analytics. Additionally, I am an experienced HR professional focused on delivering results, with expertise in employee relations, performance and absence management, WSIB and disability administration, talent management, HR projects, equity benefits, and HRIS data analysis. I am adept in HR Shared Services, Centers of Excellence, and navigating unionized environments in Canada. I am also known for my ability to demonstrate empathy, emotional intelligence, and effective communication, all of which contribute to cultivating a positive workplace culture that drives organizational success.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract)

Matrix Camp & Logistic
Ottawa, Canada
05.2024 - Current
  • Identified and developed recruitment strategies to attract qualified candidates
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with potential candidates, assessing their skills, qualifications, and experience
  • Coordinated onboarding activities for new hires including background checks, reference checks, orientation sessions, and paperwork completion
  • Created detailed reports on recruiting metrics such as time-to-fill and cost-per-hire
  • Developed recruiting processes that are compliant with company policies and employment laws
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand the requirements of open roles within the organization
  • Partnered with HR team members to ensure a smooth transition from JN recruitment through the onboarding process for all new hires
  • Attended career fairs and other industry events to source potential candidates
  • Participated in regular meetings with management teams
  • Utilized creative sourcing strategies and recruitment branding to identify, engage and attract top talent
  • Built talent pipeline according to core company values and role requirements

Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

Home and Community Care Support Services
Ottawa
02.2023 - Current
  • Lead and deliver full lifecycle recruiting, including initial screening, behavioral interviews to assess technical and cultural fit/capability, and coordinating with candidates and hiring managers to schedule interviews/test RRN, Intake, Care Coordinator, Nurse Practitioner
  • Created a robust talent pipeline by proactively identifying passive candidates through headhunting techniques and referrals.
  • Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
  • Conducted telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications.
  • Developed and maintained applicant tracking system, tracking all job openings, applicants and interviewing activity.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.

Human Resource/Talent Acquisition Lead

Improving Ottawa Inc. / YoppWorks Inc
Ottawa
10.2020 - 05.2024
  • Company Overview: Leading Consulting specializing in Programming Language (Scala)
  • Human Resource/Talent Acquisition Specialist at Leading Consulting specializing in Programming Language (Scala)
  • Subject Matter expert in Akka, Open Source, and Reactive Architecture
  • Responsible for End to End recruiting and Talent Acquisition
  • Main point of contact with employees and Management team for all HR programs
  • Leading Consulting specializing in Programming Language (Scala)
  • Conducted thorough pre-employment screenings for potential hires, including background checks and reference verifications.
  • Developed effective relationships with external recruitment partners, ensuring alignment with company values and hiring objectives.
  • Built strong relationships with industry professionals through networking events and association memberships.
  • Established strong employer branding through strategic marketing efforts, such as social media campaigns and engaging career site content.
  • Evaluated recruitment metrics regularly to identify areas of improvement and adjust strategies accordingly.
  • Managed internal referral programs to encourage employee involvement in sourcing top talent.
  • Developed and implemented onboarding and orientation programs for new employees.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Created and delivered HR training sessions to staff, managers and executives.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.

Talent Acquisition Management Lead - JSS Project/Naval System

Serco Canada Marine
Ottawa
10.2018 - 01.2020
  • Actively participated in planning and implementation of HR/recruiting strategies to meet the company's goals and business needs
  • Responded to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and practices from all levels within the company
  • Conducted employee orientation and onboarding
  • Maintained and set up information in the HRIS system of all new hires, status changes, terminations, earnings and deductions, and employee personal information

Senior Talent Acquisition

ADGA Consulting Group
Ottawa
11.2016 - 07.2018
  • Responsible for staffing Professional Services and Roles within the Federal Government through THS, TSPS, and TBIPS procurement vehicles
  • Sourcing passive candidates through LinkedIn, industry associations, networking events, and our internal network
  • Client Relationship Management - ability to build team relationships with line management, employees, and HR team
  • Ability to adapt to various software systems
  • Knowledge of various software packages, including systems, HRIS systems, MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Prepare and process new hire packages, entering information into Excel spreadsheet and HRIS to ensure accuracy

Corporate Talent Management Specialist

Parsons
Toronto
01.2015 - 11.2016
  • Company Overview: North America operations
  • Lead Corporate Recruiter for North America operations
  • Responsible for relationship development and management for a large client group of hiring managers across all corporate functional areas within the water & transportation group
  • Successfully sourced and recruited for difficult-to-fill positions, resulting in significant cost savings by reducing the need for outsourcing to staffing agencies
  • Provided advice and guidance to hiring managers on hiring decisions, internal processes, behavioral interviewing, and legislative compliance
  • Offered coaching to junior recruitment employees
  • Represented Parsons Canada at various industry functions, including career fairs and recruiter exchanges
  • North America operations

Sr. Corporate Recruiter

Baffinland iron mines
Toronto
06.2013 - 11.2014
  • End-to-end recruitment for the Mary River mine project construction and operations ($12.5 billion project) of senior technical, Mechanical, Millwright, Electrician, and management roles required for the mine start-up
  • Liaising closely with Senior Management and Department Managers regarding vacancies, attracting talent, remuneration, and retention strategies
  • Providing general HR advice to employees and Senior Management on issues such as performance management, career development, and HR policies
  • Developing and updating HR policies and procedures
  • Responsible for the distribution of Mary River job postings, managing relations with external suppliers and local communities
  • Working with Department Managers to formulate job descriptions
  • Overseeing and streamlining the Mary River resume database
  • Created compelling job advertisements that accurately represented the company''s culture and attracted diverse candidates from various backgrounds.
  • Managed high-volume requisition load, consistently meeting or exceeding established performance metrics and goals.
  • Conducted thorough pre-screening interviews, ensuring only qualified candidates were presented to hiring managers for consideration.
  • Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
  • Conducted performance reviews and provided feedback to managers on employee performance.
  • Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.

Corporate Recruiter

DIABSOLUT Inc
Toronto
12.2008 - 06.2013
  • Lead recruiting efforts for Information Technology, information management, IT security and management consulting related requirements
  • Advise management of human resource principles and practices related to recruiting, staffing strategies, and employee relations
  • Track available candidates, ensuring a consistent flow of qualified candidates
  • Increased offer acceptance rate by conducting thorough pre-screening interviews and effectively selling company culture and benefits.
  • Organized career fairs and university partnerships to connect directly with potential candidates from diverse backgrounds and skill sets.
  • Completed paperwork and work authorization forms after hiring new employees.
  • 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.

Recruiter-Consultant

Cronos consulting
Toronto
02.2006 - 12.2008
  • Full cycle recruiter for large multinational consulting and operation companies such as AMEC, SNC, BANTREL, TSH, HALCROW, ELLIS DON, SHELL, PETRO CANADA, GOLDER, and SRK
  • Responsible for recruiting exempt high-level and non-exempt candidates
  • Responsible for all phases of the exempt professional level recruitment and selection process for a specific division/department, including sourcing, interviewing, and coordinating job offers/transfers
  • Consistently #1 revenue generator with gross margin $ as well as professional placement fee $ for the branch, maintaining a Top 10 Recruiters/month ranking

Education

Human Resources Management Program -

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
12.2012

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Carleton University
Ottawa, ON
12.1999

Skills

  • Government Health Care
  • Pulp & Paper
  • Mining
  • Oil & Gas
  • Heavy Infrastructure
  • Marine & Ship building industry
  • Scale Projects from $100M to $4B
  • End to End recruiting and Talent Acquisition
  • Planning and implementation of HR/recruiting strategies
  • Employee orientation and onboarding
  • HRIS system management
  • Onboarding and induction strategies
  • Staffing Professional Services and Roles within the Federal Government
  • Placing high-end technical professionals in the IT industry
  • Social media recruiting

Accomplishments

  • As an HR Generalist and Talent Acquisition Specialist, my most significant accomplishment has been the successful implementation of a structured talent acquisition strategy that significantly improved our hiring process.
  • I introduced a more comprehensive approach to sourcing candidates by leveraging various platforms, including social media and professional networks, which increased our talent pool diversity by 30%. Additionally, I streamlined the interview process by developing standardized interview guides and training hiring managers on effective interviewing techniques. This not only enhanced the candidate experience but also reduced our time-to-hire by 25%.

Languages

English
Italian
Chinese (Cantonese)
Spanish
Vietnamese

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Consultant (Contract)

Matrix Camp & Logistic
05.2024 - Current

Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor

Home and Community Care Support Services
02.2023 - Current

Human Resource/Talent Acquisition Lead

Improving Ottawa Inc. / YoppWorks Inc
10.2020 - 05.2024

Talent Acquisition Management Lead - JSS Project/Naval System

Serco Canada Marine
10.2018 - 01.2020

Senior Talent Acquisition

ADGA Consulting Group
11.2016 - 07.2018

Corporate Talent Management Specialist

Parsons
01.2015 - 11.2016

Sr. Corporate Recruiter

Baffinland iron mines
06.2013 - 11.2014

Corporate Recruiter

DIABSOLUT Inc
12.2008 - 06.2013

Recruiter-Consultant

Cronos consulting
02.2006 - 12.2008

Human Resources Management Program -

George Brown College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Carleton University
Joseph NGUYEN