Julianne Russell
Mississauga,Canada
Summary
Dynamic Talent Acquisition Business Partner with a proven track record at Interac, excelling in full-cycle recruitment and employer branding. Expert in Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter, I have successfully boosted retention rates by 50% and consistently exceeded hiring targets, demonstrating strong business partnership and coaching skills to enhance team performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Interac
11.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Interac is a Canadian fintech company that links all financial institutions with services to facilitate the exchange of financial transactions.
- Lead the full-cycle recruitment efforts for the Finance & Risk and Strategy & Marketing teams by sourcing high quality candidates, initiating strategic sourcing initiatives and spearheading employer branding campaigns on social media.
- Interac is a Canadian fintech company that links all financial institutions with services to facilitate the exchange of financial transactions.
- Exceed time-to-fill and time-to-hire goals by two weeks.
- Boost retention rates by 50% by prioritizing the promotion of internal candidates.
- Spearheaded employer branding initiatives, including social media campaigns, contributing to increased visibility and improved employer reputation.
- Successfully hire 3-5 DEI candidates per quarter, aligning with Interac's diversity and inclusion goals.
- Fill a diverse range of roles, from individual contributor marketing and finance roles to people management in the same fields.
Senior Recruiter
Raymond George Consultancy
02.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Raymond George Consultancy is a recruitment-to-recruitment (Rec2Rec) firm providing staffing solutions across North America and the UK, specializing in connecting recruitment professionals with top-tier agencies.
- Leads full-cycle recruitment efforts by sourcing high-quality candidates, developing strategic sourcing initiatives, and spearheading employer branding campaigns.
- Ensures seamless client engagement across IT, healthcare, and staffing sectors while meeting diversity hiring targets.
- Raymond George Consultancy is a recruitment-to-recruitment (Rec2Rec) firm providing staffing solutions across North America and the UK, specializing in connecting recruitment professionals with top-tier agencies.
- Sourced 100-150 candidates weekly, ensuring a robust talent pipeline for clients like RCM Technologies, NES Fircroft, and MedStaff.
- Achieved total billings of $450,000 over two years, consistently exceeding quarterly targets by delivering high-quality candidates and ensuring client satisfaction through efficient, full-cycle recruitment.
- Implemented sourcing strategies that increased candidate response rates by 40%, enhancing overall engagement.
- Spearheaded employer branding initiatives, including social media campaigns, contributing to increased visibility and improved client reputation.
- Personal billing for 2024 amounted to $117,204, exceeding targets and setting a benchmark for performance.
- Successfully hired 3-5 DEI candidates per quarter, aligning with clients' diversity and inclusion goals.
- Pioneered the creation of a candidate referral program, resulting in an influx of 30+ high-quality referrals within the first quarter and boosting placement efficiency by 20%, while strengthening long-term relationships with top candidates.
- Filled a diverse range of roles from junior technical assistants to senior project managers and mid-level healthcare administrators, demonstrating versatility in recruitment across multiple sectors and levels.
Senior Recruiter
Scede
02.2022 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: Scede is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) company specializing in delivering talent acquisition solutions for tech and gaming companies. Supports startups and scale-ups by providing expert recruiting services to meet hiring demands.
- Led end-to-end recruitment efforts for high-growth tech companies, managing multiple requisitions and collaborating with stakeholders to streamline hiring processes.
- Utilized data-driven insights to influence recruitment decisions and reduce time-to-hire across multiple departments.
- Scede is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) company specializing in delivering talent acquisition solutions for tech and gaming companies. Supports startups and scale-ups by providing expert recruiting services to meet hiring demands.
- Generated $50,000 in billings for a single high-priority client within a quarter, securing long-term business by delivering top talent under tight deadlines.
- Managed 5-15 requisitions simultaneously, successfully filling 5-7 roles per quarter for clients in the tech and gaming industries, ensuring consistent hiring success.
Talent Advisor
LevelUp HCS
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Company Overview: LevelUp HCS is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) company that offers on-demand recruitment and sourcing as a service for industries such as tech, automotive, and entertainment, prioritizing proactive and efficient hiring solutions.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for both technical and HR roles, collaborating with stakeholders to enhance recruitment strategies while focusing on improving time-to-hire and retention through innovative sourcing techniques.
- LevelUp HCS is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) company that offers on-demand recruitment and sourcing as a service for industries such as tech, automotive, and entertainment, prioritizing proactive and efficient hiring solutions.
- Managed 5-7 client accounts simultaneously, achieving a 90% fulfillment rate on requisitions, ensuring timely placements and high client satisfaction.
- Boosted client renewal rate by 20% by consistently delivering top candidates within 30 days, surpassing agency recruitment benchmarks and strengthening client relationships.
- Reduced time-to-hire by 35%, placing candidates within an average of 20 days, and improving overall retention rates by 15% through proactive talent sourcing and advisory services.
- Pioneered the creation of a candidate referral program, resulting in an influx of 30+ high-quality referrals within the first quarter and boosting placement efficiency by 20%, while strengthening long-term relationships with top candidates.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with key clients, ensuring consistent feedback loops that led to more efficient candidate placements and improved client satisfaction.
Recruiter
Career Connections Inc.
07.2019 - 02.2021
- Company Overview: Career Connections Inc. is a staffing agency specializing in temporary, contract, and permanent placements within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
- Executed full-cycle recruitment for both temporary and permanent roles in the pharmaceutical industry, managing candidate sourcing, screening, and interviews, while organizing recruitment events to strengthen candidate pipelines and client relationships.
- Career Connections Inc. is a staffing agency specializing in temporary, contract, and permanent placements within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.
- Successfully filled an average of 1-2 permanent roles monthly while maintaining an ongoing pipeline of temporary placements, ensuring a constant supply of high-quality candidates for the pharmaceutical industry.
- Spearheaded recruitment events, including 5 job fairs per year, resulting in a 20% increase in candidate engagement and fostering stronger relationships with industry contacts.
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process for temporary, contract, and permanent roles, handling 20+ candidates monthly, ensuring seamless communication between candidates and clients.
Education
Executive MBA - Human Resources Management
Smith School of Business (Queen's University)
Kingston, ON04-2027
Ontario Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Labour Studies
McMaster University
Hamilton, ON08.2017
Skills
- Business Partnership
- Coaching & Mentorship
- Learning & Development
- Workday
- Greenhouse
- Crelate
- Avionte
- Ceridian Dayforce
- LinkedIn Recruiter
Accomplishments
- 05/02/25, Contributing author in You Never Know What You're Going to Get: An Anthology of Middle-Grade Stories
- 02/01/25, Received positive Glassdoor review for exceptional Recruiting efforts from a candidate.
- 12/01/21, Published Debut Novel, Come With the Fire
Technical Acumen - Software Tools
- Workday
- Greenhouse
- Crelate
- Avionte
- Ceridian Dayforce
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- Adobe
Websites
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
Interac
11.2024 - Current
Senior Recruiter
Raymond George Consultancy
02.2024 - Current
Senior Recruiter
Scede
02.2022 - 02.2024
Talent Advisor
LevelUp HCS
02.2021 - 02.2022
Recruiter
Career Connections Inc.
07.2019 - 02.2021
Executive MBA - Human Resources Management
Smith School of Business (Queen's University)
Ontario Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Algonquin College
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science & Labour Studies
McMaster University
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