Kristin Sagan
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Dynamic senior talent professional with over 9 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, recognized for a results-driven approach and a proven track record of attracting high-caliber talent.
Expertise in building trusted, collaborative relationships with hiring managers and candidates ensures a seamless and effective recruitment process from start to finish. A sharp eye for identifying top-tier talent complements strong creative writing skills, honed through a background in public relations and communications, facilitating personalized outreach that effectively engages passive candidates.
Committed to understanding hiring needs through insightful questioning and delivering ideal candidate profiles that contribute to long-term team success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruitment Consultant
Kristin Sagan Consulting
09.2024 - Current
- Manage multiple client requisitions simultaneously, consistently submitting 5+ qualified candidates per role within 10 days of intake.
- Proactively source passive candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, network outreach, and industry-specific channels to maintain talent pipelines of candidates.
- Partner with business leaders to shape intake briefs, align compensation expectations, and ensure cultural fit, achieving 90-day retention on placements.
- Provide clients with regular KPI-driven reports on candidate pipelines, time-to-fill, and market trends, ensuring 85%+ client satisfaction.
- Implement process improvements for candidate tracking and communication to maintain 100% ATS data integrity.
Recruitment Consultant
Optimus SBR
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Delivered full-cycle recruitment for high-priority roles across multiple industries, meeting tight hiring deadlines with 80%+ on-time fill rate.
- Sourced and screened top-tier candidates in IT, finance, and operations, ensuring 60%+ recruiter screen pass-through rate.
- Supported hiring managers through structured intake, clear feedback loops, and timely updates to maintain alignment and efficiency.
Team Lead, Talent Attraction
Alithya
03.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed recruitment for multiple business units (Capital Markets, Nuclear/Energy, Internal Product), consistently overseeing 5–12 active requisitions.
- Mentored and trained a team of recruiters, boosting productivity and increasing pass-through rates by 20% through improved sourcing and interview practices.
- Built robust pipelines of passive and active candidates in highly technical fields, achieving high placement retention rates.
- Collaborated with executives and VPs to refine recruitment strategies, implement KPIs, and maintain ATS compliance at 100%.
- Delivered process improvements in intake, tracking, and reporting, reducing average time-to-fill by 15%.
Executive Recruiter
Plan Finance / Plan IT Search
01.2017 - 03.2021
- Led 30+ concurrent searches for finance, IT, and executive roles, delivering 5–8 qualified candidates per search with high offer acceptance rates.
- Built long-term talent pipelines to proactively meet client hiring needs across business functions, achieving 90% hiring manager satisfaction.
- Developed sourcing strategies combining cold outreach, referrals, and competitive market mapping for niche, high-impact roles.
- Maintained meticulous ATS records, ensuring data accuracy and compliance while tracking key recruitment metrics.
Marketing & Recruiting Specialist
IG Wealth Management
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Designed and executed a full recruitment program, managing sourcing, screening, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
- Balanced multiple requisitions while maintaining high retention rates and candidate satisfaction.
- Collaborated with senior executives to define role requirements and delivered top candidates within aggressive timelines.
Publicist
Rock-it Promotions Inc.
08.2013 - 04.2015
- Managed client relationships and coordinated cross-functional project execution under tight deadlines—skills directly transferable to managing multiple concurrent searches and stakeholders.
Education
Public Relations -
Centennial College
Toronto, ON01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Queen’s University
Kingston, ON01.2010
Skills
- Recruitment expertise
- Efficient management of multiple requisitions
- Targeted outreach strategies
- Collaborative hiring across departments
- Proficiency in scaling operations
- Evaluating candidates through interviews
- Applicant tracking system management
- Assessment of recruitment performance indicators
- Process optimization
- Relationship building with stakeholders and candidates
- Contract negotiation expertise
Timeline
Recruitment Consultant
Kristin Sagan Consulting
09.2024 - Current
Recruitment Consultant
Optimus SBR
06.2024 - 08.2024
Team Lead, Talent Attraction
Alithya
03.2021 - 04.2024
Executive Recruiter
Plan Finance / Plan IT Search
01.2017 - 03.2021
Marketing & Recruiting Specialist
IG Wealth Management
06.2015 - 12.2016
Publicist
Rock-it Promotions Inc.
08.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
Queen’s University
Public Relations -
Centennial College
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