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Miya Zhou

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Recruitment Specialist with 4+ years of experience driving talent acquisition, employee development, and HR operations in high-growth environments. Adept at aligning people strategies with business goals to boost engagement, performance, and retention. Proven success in full-cycle recruitment, cross-functional collaboration, and implementing scalable solutions. Bilingual (Mandarin/English) with a global mindset and a passion for building inclusive, high-performing teams. Seeking to leverage my expertise in talent strategy and people-centric leadership to support organizational excellence

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Arrise
03.2023 - Current

Partnered with HR and hiring managers to forecast hiring needs across Finance, Customer Service, and Technology roles.

Managed full-cycle hiring for 100+ global roles, delivering high-caliber talent across competitive and high-volume markets

Built robust pipelines using Boolean search, LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed Sourcing, and niche job boards, while expanding reach through social media and networking events

Enhanced screening accuracy and candidate experience with fluent Mandarin-English communication, cutting miscommunication rates by 40%

Optimized sourcing approaches using quarterly talent analytics and market reports, ensuring alignment with business demands

Streamlined recruitment across ATS platform like Workday, Jobvite, and ATS, improving documentation accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Consistently exceeded hiring KPIs while collaborating cross-functionally and stepping up to support team priorities.

Recruitment Consultant

OCBang
02.2022 - 06.2022
  • Maintain strong working relationships with Company leaders to ensure compliance and implement HR programs.
  • Ensure proactive planning and execution of HR strategies including organizational effectiveness, talent management & development, performance management, diversity & inclusion, talent acquisition, and Total Rewards.
  • Consult with clients in order to establish the most effective and cost-efficient solutions for the recruitment process.
  • Assist clients with recruiting qualified candidates to fill open positions within multiple industries.
  • Manage full-cycle recruiting including identifying, pre-screening, qualifying, and closing candidates within standard time to fill metrics.
  • Devise a multi-dimensional approach (cold calling, database mining, referrals, social media, and internet sourcing) to support national accounts.

Employment Specialist

Trios College Business Technology Healthcare
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Provided 300+ students with various job search services, including resume writing, LinkedIn profile optimization, and career support services. Invited guest speakers to the campus.
  • Represented the college as a frontline specialist for employer outreach, business development, and partnerships to place students for part-time and full-time job opportunities. Onboarded 20+ new companies.
  • Guided students in their job search challenges through virtual and face-to-face support. Conducted weekly online workshops with students on diverse job search topics for specific learning outcomes.
  • Evaluated the latest job search trends, labor market, and industry insights and created supportive communities by coordinating with instructors.
  • Positioned Trios College as an important talent source by connecting with recruiters, hiring managers, and corporate decision-makers to fulfill their hiring needs.
  • Conducted initial assessments, and preliminary interviews with students for open job positions.
  • Managed end-to-end student documentation. Customized employers and recruiters database in the school system.

HR Coordinator

Nutrachamps
12.2018 - 07.2021
  • Responsible for full-cycle recruitment, including candidates’ management, reference checks, employment contracts, employee onboarding, and training.
  • Assist with new hires, benefits, leave, termination, and payroll paperwork, ensuring 100% compliance with laws and regulatory mandates.
  • Served as primary contact person answering management/staff questions regarding company policies.
  • Seek management support and integrate happiness into worksite policies.
  • Responsible for full-cycle recruitment, including candidates’ management, reference checks, and employment contracts.
  • Oversee employee training and product training, employee performance development.
  • Work closely with the executive to make suggestions for organization development and employee motivation.
  • Manage administrative tasks that keep the company’s day-to-day operations running.
  • Navigate the legal and regulatory requirements for smooth business operations.
  • Support executives with employee performance management and identify proper interventions when needed.

CELIP & IELTS Invigilator – Part-time

George Brown College
05.2018 - 03.2021
  • Independently managed the preparation of the testing rooms and premises before, during, and after the test.
  • Validated test taker identities, and identification documents, and checked their personal belongings.
  • Successfully administered and invigilated approximately 100 test-takers per session to ensure they complete the test in full compliance with the IELTS & CELPIP processes and resolve any potential tech errors.

Education

Certificate - Human Resource Connections Program

Sheridan College
Toronto, ON
12.2022

Diploma - Business

George Brown College
Toronto, ON
12.2017

Bachelor of Arts - History Education

Qingdao University
Qingdao, Shandong
12.2013

Skills

  • Candidate sourcing
  • Onboarding processes
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Applicant tracking systems
  • Salary and benefits negotiations
  • Pipeline maintenance
  • Social media recruiting
  • Talent management
  • Boolean search proficiency
  • Cold calling
  • Global recruitment
  • Recruitment marketing
  • Contract negotiation
  • Referral generation
  • Building partnerships
  • Recruitment reporting
  • Career fair management
  • Staffing agency coordination
  • Procedure compliance
  • Employment data tracking

Languages

English
Full Professional
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Arrise
03.2023 - Current

Recruitment Consultant

OCBang
02.2022 - 06.2022

Employment Specialist

Trios College Business Technology Healthcare
08.2021 - 02.2022

HR Coordinator

Nutrachamps
12.2018 - 07.2021

CELIP & IELTS Invigilator – Part-time

George Brown College
05.2018 - 03.2021

Bachelor of Arts - History Education

Qingdao University

Certificate - Human Resource Connections Program

Sheridan College

Diploma - Business

George Brown College
Miya Zhou