Julie Chretien
Human Resources Leader | Strategic Workforce Consultant
Cambridge,ON
Summary
25+ years of experience in recruitment, talent management, and HR strategy. A trusted advisor to clients, I provide customized workforce solutions to resolve complex staffing challenges. I partner with HR professionals and executives to align recruitment efforts with organizational goals, values, and employer branding, ensuring the attraction and retention of top talent. Highly organized and motivated Account Executive with demonstrated track record of building relationships with clients, developing successful sales campaigns, and managing teams of account managers. Skilled in financial analysis, customer service and problem-solving. Experienced in coordinating activities with various departments to achieve strategic objectives.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Executive
Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.
3 2018 - Current
- Serve as a strategic business consultant for clients, offering guidance on complex workforce and talent acquisition issues
- Conduct in-depth evaluations of organizational goals to determine the necessity of recruitment consulting services, aligning workforce strategies with business outcomes
- Regularly collaborate with HR professionals and managers to assess company values, strategy, and employer brand alignment, ensuring a strong cultural fit
- Diagnose and address root causes of recruitment challenges, including high turnover rates, non-competitive compensation, and inefficiencies in hiring processes
- Tour client sites to conduct safety assessments and ensure alignment with health and safety standards
- Provide actionable insights and advice to clients, ensuring long-term solutions to workforce-related challenges
Staffing Consultant
Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Developed and nurtured client relationships, securing exclusive staffing agreements and driving significant business growth
- Recruited and placed over 600 candidates in permanent and temporary roles, with a focus on sourcing top passive candidates
- Managed and optimized the ATS database, maintaining up-to-date and accurate candidate records
- Conducted high-volume interviews to maintain a robust talent pipeline, meeting the ongoing needs of clients
Staffing Consultant / Customer Service Manager
Randstad (Previously Spherion)
04.1999 - 03.2014
- Recruited and placed over 4,000 industrial and administrative candidates in both temporary and permanent roles
- Successfully led large-scale recruitment projects for high-profile clients, achieving exceptional results and recognition
- Built and maintained a network of over 500 sales contacts, achieving accreditation through consistently meeting and exceeding KPIs
- Recognized for outstanding performance, including multiple awards for service excellence and recruitment success
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (Human Resources Focus)
St. Leo University
01.1995 - 01.1998
Diploma - Payroll And Bookkeeping
Conestoga College
05.2001 -
Benefits Specialist Certificate -
Conestoga College
05.2001 -
Post-Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Conestoga College
01.2018 - Current
Job Development Professional Certificate -
Conestoga College
04-2018
Skills
HR Strategy & Workforce Planning
Talent Acquisition & Recruitment
Client Relationship Management
Employer Branding & Values Alignment
Safety & Compliance Auditing
Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
Contract Negotiation
ATS & File Management
Volunteer Roles
- Human Resources Professionals, Vice Chair, Southwest Chapter Council - Current
- Brant Human Resources Network, Board Member - Current
- The Literacy Group, Board Member and Tutor, Nov 2019 - Jun 2024
Certification
Certified Human Resources Professional
Timeline
Certified Human Resources Professional
08-2021
Post-Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Conestoga College
01.2018 - Current
Staffing Consultant
Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.
03.2014 - 03.2018
Diploma - Payroll And Bookkeeping
Conestoga College
05.2001 -
Benefits Specialist Certificate -
Conestoga College
05.2001 -
Staffing Consultant / Customer Service Manager
Randstad (Previously Spherion)
04.1999 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration (Human Resources Focus)
St. Leo University
01.1995 - 01.1998
Account Executive
Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd.
3 2018 - Current
Job Development Professional Certificate -
Conestoga College
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