Liza Kamdar
Toronto,ON
Summary
Result-driven human resource professional with over five years of experience in high-pressure administrative settings, specializing in HR administration, recruitment processes, and onboarding strategies. Recognized for enhancing team collaboration and innovating recruitment methods through expertise in candidate sourcing, analytics, and employer branding. Demonstrates exceptional communication and problem-solving skills while maintaining a strong commitment to confidentiality and discretion. Proficient in MS Office and HRIS/ATS software, aiming to leverage strategic knowledge to drive organizational effectiveness.
Qualified for, and actively pursuing a CHRL designation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant - Recruitment
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Toronto, Ontario
09.2024 - Current
- Facilitated cross-department collaboration, improving new hire integration.
- Assessed candidates' resumes, applications, and supporting documents.
- Provided training and mentorship to new colleagues to help them utilize systems effectively.
- Conducted initial phone screens and coordinated interview schedules with hiring managers.
- Negotiated job offers and terms of employment to secure top candidates.
- Led virtual orientation and onboarding sessions for new hires.
- Compiled necessary data for successful compliance reviews.
- Executed employment verification and background checks to streamline hiring.
- Safeguard private employee records through meticulous attention to confidentiality.
- Responded to internal and external HR-related inquiries or requests.
- Interviewed candidates utilizing behavioral and situational techniques.
- Maintained adherence to labor laws by keeping abreast of legislative updates.
Human Resources Assistant - Recruitment
Toronto Catholic District School Board
Toronto, Canada
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Streamlined hiring through efficient execution of phone screenings, interviews, and reference checks.
- Ensured adherence to recruiting regulations mandated by federal, state, and local laws, such as ESA, AODA, OHRC, and OH&S.
- Drafted and extended offer letters for hired employees.
- Conducted thorough and discreet document verification to support the hiring process.
- Coordinated digital Health & Safety training and maintained records.
- Optimized employee integration through structured orientation protocols.
- Compiled recruitment KPI records.
- Managed approximately 50 new hire files concurrently.
- Ensured all required screenings and checks were accurately completed.
- Addressed questions about HR procedures from existing and potential employees.
- Organized and maintained personnel files to ensure confidentiality.
- Skillfully validated staff details across internal databases and SAP using MS Office tools.
Human Resources Intern
Randstad
Remote, Canada
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed high-volume interview scheduling for candidates and hiring managers.
- Designed job advertisements adhering to prevailing industry norms.
- Enhanced recruitment tactics utilizing diverse social media platforms.
- Tailored recruitment techniques using precise language and targeted social media.
- Evaluated and shortlisted potential hires alongside hiring teams.
- Conducted comprehensive background checks on potential candidates before extending job offers.
- Organized and maintained personnel records in a secure database.
- Managed robust talent pipelines for high-demand positions.
- Oversaw candidate processes within the ATS.
- Organized and participated in career fairs and recruitment events to attract candidates.
Chief Returning Officer
Mohawk Students' Association
Hamilton, Canada
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Designed outreach initiatives to engage campus stakeholders.
- Partnered with the design department to create multimedia content for elections, achieving a significant 60% rise in audience involvement.
- Ensured compliance with MSA and Board election policies.
- Oversaw recruitment interviews to identify qualified candidates for director positions.
- Evaluated eligibility requirements in candidate petitions.
- Completed post-election checks to confirm accurate tallies.
- Compiled in-depth analyses of voting data for submission to the Board.
- Successfully delivered project management within budget constraints and on schedule according to plan.
Customer Relations Representative
Concentrix
Hamilton, Canada
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Handled incoming calls addressing product questions, billing inquiries, and customer service issues.
- Addressed customer grievances swiftly to enhance customer experience.
- Recorded details of customer transactions, interactions, comments, and complaints.
- Adhered to standard processes for escalating unresolved issues to relevant internal teams.
- Examined customer feedback data to pinpoint improvement areas in the customer experience.
Human Resource Executive
OM Enterprise
Ahmedabad, India
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Addressed workplace disputes and conducted performance management reviews.
- Designed orientation modules for new staff to understand company culture and norms.
- Ensured accurate salary processing for 55 full-time and contract employees.
- Implemented events designed to enhance employee morale.
- Engaged actively in campus events and job fairs to highlight the company's career paths.
- Designed and applied bonus initiative, achieving decreased attrition rates.
- Coordinated third-party staffing services.
- Optimized sourcing strategies through sophisticated Boolean search logic.
- Advertised openings on social media and industry-specific sites.
Education
Ontario Post-Graduate Certificate Program - Human Resource Management
Mohawk College
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada08-2021
Ontario Post-Graduate Certificate Program - Corporate Communications - Public Relations
Fanshawe College
London, Ontario, Canada06-2017
Bachelor of Science - Electronics
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad, India06-2016
Skills
- Active listening
- Strong attention to detail
- Effective time management
- Application screening
- Expertise in ATS/HRIS systems
- Streamlining onboarding processes
- Employer branding initiatives
- Data integrity management
- Recruitment process management
- Behavioral interviewing skills
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant - Recruitment
Toronto Catholic District School Board
09.2024 - Current
Human Resources Assistant - Recruitment
Toronto Catholic District School Board
08.2021 - 08.2023
Human Resources Intern
Randstad
06.2021 - 08.2021
Chief Returning Officer
Mohawk Students' Association
01.2020 - 03.2020
Customer Relations Representative
Concentrix
06.2019 - 12.2019
Human Resource Executive
OM Enterprise
08.2017 - 03.2019
Ontario Post-Graduate Certificate Program - Human Resource Management
Mohawk College
Ontario Post-Graduate Certificate Program - Corporate Communications - Public Relations
Fanshawe College
Bachelor of Science - Electronics
Gujarat University