Nika Gorji
Richmond Hill,ON
Summary
Recruitment expert with a proven ability to source top talent. Strong relationship builder with extensive experience across various roles and levels from graduate to C-suit, consistently exceeding hiring goals. My hiring efforts have led to a significant reduction in turnover and cost savings by elimination of dependency on external recruiting agencies. My approach is rooted in creating robust internal recruiting frameworks and nurturing a high-performance team that aligns with organizational growth and culture.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
VC3
07.2021 - Current
- Managed full-cycle corporate IT recruitment for mid to executive level positions across US and Canada.
- Built and managed key relationships across the organization and developed strategies to deliver on the recruitment goals.
- Introduced an applicant tracking system (ATS) that streamlined the recruitment process and enhanced data-driven decision-making.
- Conducted training sessions for hiring managers on interview techniques, bias reduction, and candidate assessment.
- Partnered with the Learning & Development subcommittee, enhancing continuous learning opportunities for the Talent Acquisition Team.
- Created and executed innovative sourcing strategies, including social media campaigns, job fairs, and employee referral programs, resulting in a 40% increase in candidate pipeline.
- Partnered with hiring managers to define job requirements, draft job descriptions, and develop interview frameworks.
- Mentored junior recruiters, providing guidance on best practices, interview techniques, and candidate relationship management.
- Implemented end-to-end recruitment strategies for open positions, demonstrating proficiency in managing the entire recruitment lifecycle.
- Identified training needs, monitored daily performance, and redesigned training modules for new hires, ensuring ongoing professional development. Including providing a monthly newsletter to the HR Team.
- Spearheaded campus recruitment efforts including presentation career fairs & sourcing for new graduate hires.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sienna Senior Living
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed full-cycle talent acquisition and selection of existing contractors and potential candidates.
- Head-hunted – Finance and Accounting, Project Managers, Administrative & Sales Managers, Marketing and Sponsorships Specialists etc.
- Received and reviewed applications, manage interviews and tests and create a shortlist of candidates for the client.
- Requested references and check the suitability of applicants before submitting profiles.
- Briefed the candidate about the responsibilities, salary, and benefits of the job in question.
- Negotiated salary rates and finalize arrangements between clients and candidates.
- Reviewed recruitment policies to ensure the effectiveness of the selection technique.
- Contract, Full-time
Director Executive Search
Gilmore Partners
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed Full-cycle recruitment for companies across diverse industries, from global Fortune 500 companies requiring headhunting for niche roles to burgeoning start-ups necessitating a consultative approach for early-stage hires, along with public sector organizations.
- Progressed to lead and mentor a high-performing team of three recruiters.
- Strategically mapped staffing needs across diverse domains including finance, technology, accounting, marketing, and manufacturing, developing targeted recruiting plans to address specific needs.
- Provided strategic advice, counsel, and consultative solutions to executives on various aspects of people management including organizational development, team effectiveness, executing change management strategies and employment engagement solutions, contributing to overall business success.
- Significantly expanded company’s reach within the target market and gained traction for difficult to fill positions by leveraging extensive network and innovative application tracking tools.
Recruitment Consultant
Recruiting in Motion
02.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed full cycle recruitment for all business & go-to-market.
- Acted as a pathfinder, researching new clients, roles and technologies.
- Sourced, interviewed and evaluated candidates from a wide variety of professions.
- Communicated with Candidates and Clients to determine best fit for all.
- Negotiated salaries and hourly contract rates in both Canadian and USD.
- Provided ongoing and continuous training to Junior Recruiters on Boolean searches, candidate communication, interviews, and compensation negotiation.
- Provided leadership during daily/weekly meetings.
- Mentored new Account Managers.
- Full-cycle Recruitment on Information Technology, Engineering, Finance, Health Care, and Professional Services role.
Recruitment Specialist
JobSearch Canada Inc.
02.2016 - 02.2018
- Independently managed full recruitment cycle for all roles, both business and technical roles.
- Identified, explored, and maximized new business opportunities.
- Worked in partnership and develop relationships within new and existing client base.
- Maintained client and candidate records.
Hiring Manager
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Reviewed employment applications, candidate background, skills, compensation needs and other qualifications.
- Explained job duties, compensation, and benefits to potential candidates.
- Sourced, qualified, and conducted screening interviews with job candidates for a niche market.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education, or job skills.
- Utilized internal recruiting systems (Bullhorn) to record, update and track all candidate progress.
- Motivated and worked with onboarding team members to successfully integrate new employees into the organization.
- Oversaw multiple accounts and worked diligently to meet and exceed performance goals.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with customers and internal partners.
- Acted as main point of contact in matters relating to client concerns and needs.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Trained and mentored newer recruiters in successful strategies for interviewing and qualifying candidates.
Store Manager
Lolë Brands
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Managed daily operations and activities of a team consisting of 2 assistant managers and 6 sales associates
- Supported the district manager in conducting weekly meetings, delivery quality reviews, and setting goals
- Administrator monthly budget averaging over 100k
- Developed daily, weekly, and monthly goals for the store, and driving average sales
- Acknowledged as one of the top 3 managers of the year with lowest employee turnover in the region.
Education
associate’s degree - Business Administration and Management
George Brown College
01.2013
bachelor’s degree - Psychology
Middle East Technical University
01.2008
Skills
- Recruitment management
- Talent acquisition
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
- Training and mentoring
- Organizational development
- Staffing agency coordination
- Decision-making
- Management consulting
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
VC3
07.2021 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Sienna Senior Living
06.2021 - 12.2021
Director Executive Search
Gilmore Partners
02.2019 - 03.2021
Recruitment Consultant
Recruiting in Motion
02.2018 - 02.2019
Recruitment Specialist
JobSearch Canada Inc.
02.2016 - 02.2018
Hiring Manager
BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP
01.2015 - 02.2016
Store Manager
Lolë Brands
01.2012 - 01.2015
associate’s degree - Business Administration and Management
George Brown College
bachelor’s degree - Psychology
Middle East Technical University