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Karen Treanor

Toronto,ON

Summary

Energetic and self-motivated Senior Recruiter with over six years of combined experience in both in-house and agency settings. Specializes in identifying and acquiring top talent across diverse industries, from entry-level to executive positions. Proficient in developing targeted recruitment strategies, leveraging multiple sourcing channels, and building strong candidate pipelines. Demonstrates success in fostering relationships with key stakeholders and has excellent interpersonal skills, confidently interacting with individuals at all levels. Strong ability to identify top talent and match them with the right opportunities.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Recruitment Partner

Altis
01.2024 - Current
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers, resulting in high satisfaction and successful placements.
  • Consistently achieved KPIs by sourcing, screening, and presenting top-tier candidates, meeting or exceeding hiring targets.
  • Participated in client intake meetings to understand and meet their specific hiring needs, ensuring tailored and efficient recruitment solutions.
  • Led recruitment efforts by posting ads, actively searching talent pools, and utilizing in-house databases.
  • Conducted interviews, ensuring a thorough evaluation of candidates.
  • Provide hiring managers with a full summary and recommendation on presented candidates.
  • Proactively updated candidate files, generated leads, and contributed to effective candidate marketing strategies.
  • Conducted comprehensive reference checks and credential verifications to ensure candidate quality.
  • Anticipated and met hiring needs by building a robust pipeline of high-demand candidates, ensuring seamless recruitment processes.


Recruiter

Agilus Work Solutions
07.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed high-volume requisitions in a timely manner to meet client staffing needs efficiently.
  • Conduct intake sessions with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand job requirements and expectations.
  • Utilize effective interviewing techniques such as Behavioral Based Interviewing and Contextual Interviewing.
  • Developed effective recruitment strategies for hard to fill roles.
  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
  • Followed up with notable applicants sourced via industry-specific pipelines, events, and job fairs.
  • Compiling and communicating recruiting data and metrics and ensuring compliance with hiring policies, practices, and company values.
  • Negotiated competitive salary packages with candidates, resulting in successful offers and acceptances.

Employee Services Coordinator & Recruiter

Coty
10.2017 - 10.2021
  • Collaborating with hiring managers, including senior management to gain a comprehensive understanding of job requirements and expectations.
  • Ensuring optimal hiring outcomes, effective interviewing techniques, including Behavioral Based Interviewing and Contextual Interviewing.
  • Facilitation of company trainings, employee wellness and company events.
  • Health & Safety lead - Complied with health and safety regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance requests, coordinating with building management to address repairs or improvements efficiently.
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
  • Streamlined onboarding processes for new hires, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.

Office Manager

B.J. Fitzpatrick
03.2013 - 09.2017
  • Managed various office operational needs including facilities.
  • Led employee orientation and on-boarding.
  • Managed relationships with vendors, service providers and ensuring that all items are invoiced.
  • Arranged corporate and office conferences for company employees and guests.
  • Managed customers data/payments using SAP database - improved office operations by record tracking and data communications.
  • Organized company events and wellness initiatives.

Counter Business Manager

Debenhams - Urban Decay Cosmetics
04.2011 - 03.2013
  • Trained and coached team to achieve personal productivity and company sales goals and objectives.
  • Trained team on methods for handling various aspects of sales, products and managing customers.
  • Successfully drove new product lines to increase annual profits by 35% over previous year.
  • Supervised stock management, including examining incoming inventory, merchandising shelves, and preventing shrinkage and ensured displays were up to date.
  • Provide consistent training and development for team while maintaining company and educational values.
  • Improved brand awareness and via in-store events and social media.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Laurentian University
Greater Sudbury, Canada

Skills

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Adaptability and problem-solving
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Excellent independent sourcing skills, including the latest recruiting technologies and platforms
  • A sense of urgency and a relentless drive to find and connect with the best talent
  • Demonstrated experience meeting recruiting metrics/targets
  • Proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
  • BambooHR, SAP, Tracker, eRecruit
  • LinkedIn Recruiter expertise
  • Boolean Search proficiency
  • Talent Sourcing expertise

Certification

  • KRI Kundalini Yoga International Teacher Training Certificate
  • Coaching Certificate - Transformation Services

Timeline

Senior Recruitment Partner

Altis
01.2024 - Current

Recruiter

Agilus Work Solutions
07.2022 - 12.2023

Employee Services Coordinator & Recruiter

Coty
10.2017 - 10.2021

Office Manager

B.J. Fitzpatrick
03.2013 - 09.2017

Counter Business Manager

Debenhams - Urban Decay Cosmetics
04.2011 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Laurentian University
Karen Treanor