Nitya Sood
Simon Fraser University, School of Medicine
Coquitlam,Canada
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Professional with strong background in talent acquisition, skilled in sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding top-tier candidates. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting quickly to changing recruitment needs. Demonstrates expertise in candidate assessment, relationship building, and strategic hiring processes, consistently driving successful outcomes. Reliable and results-focused, delivering high standards in every aspect of recruitment.
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
1 Year 6 Months- Managed full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning phase for 50+ senior-level and specialized positions annually, reducing time-to-hire by 20% through process enhancements and proactive sourcing to set up the school.
- Led executive search processes and developed inclusive hiring practices that increased applications from underrepresented groups by 30%.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment and workforce planning for 50+ senior-level and specialized positions annually, enhancing candidate experience and reducing time-to-hire by 20%.
- Provided strategic leadership on all talent acquisition initiatives, ensuring compliance with legislation, collective agreements, and EDI best practices.
- Partnered with senior leaders on workforce planning and talent forecasting to meet evolving institutional and community needs.
- Directed recruitment system improvements (Taleo, PeopleSoft), streamlining candidate tracking and reporting processes.
- Managed team performance, coached staff, and fostered a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.
- Oversaw recruitment budget planning and reporting, aligning resource allocation with strategic priorities.
Talent Acquisition Specialist & Business Partner
2 Years 8 Months- Managed Job Posting and Advertisement: Ensured job postings were compliant with union agreements, including internal candidate requirements and seniority rules. Effectively communicated opportunities and maintained adherence to compliance standards.
- Oversaw Application and Screening Process: Reviewed and processed applications in accordance with recruitment guidelines, upholding standards of fairness and equal opportunity.
- Conducted Interviews and Assessments: Coordinated and executed interviews and assessments with a focus on transparency and non-discrimination, ensuring selection criteria were consistently applied.
- Monitored recruitment and hiring practices for compliance with legal requirements and union regulations. Managed reporting and documentation, aligning HR policies with hiring, promotions, discipline, and terminations.
- Addressed Grievances and Disputes: Managed and resolved grievances related to recruitment and broader employee issues, fostering a constructive work environment and ensuring alignment with company policies and union agreements.
- Provided Training and Development: Stayed current with industry best practices and provided training and guidance to hiring managers on talent acquisition and HR topics, ensuring effective management of employees.
- Supported Workforce Planning: Contributed to strategic workforce planning by forecasting staffing needs and aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives and organizational requirements.
- DEI Initiatives: I am committed to fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion by strategically integrating DEI principles into organizational processes and practices. My work includes advising and implementing initiatives to enhance recruitment strategies, improve employee resource groups (ERGs) and recommend mentorship programs aimed at supporting the professional growth of underrepresented groups.
- Talent Acquisition KPI'S: Effectively utilized key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance the hiring process and achieve recruitment goals. By monitoring metrics such as time to fill and time to hire, I reduced average hiring time by 20% and achieved a 95% retention rate for new hires within their first year.
- Partnered with Occupational Health & Safety to support recruitment for accommodation and return-to-work cases, ensuring compliance with OHS standards and duty-to-accommodate requirements while facilitating safe integration into suitable roles.
Human Resource-Sr Team Lead (Operations & Learning & Development)
2 Years 4 Months- Led the HR team in managing employee relations, resolving conflicts professionally and efficiently.
- Contributed to development of diversity initiatives, fostering inclusivity in workplace culture.
- Improved employee satisfaction through implementation of new HR policies and procedures.
- Assisted in developing diversity initiatives to promote inclusivity within the workplace culture.
- Championed employee recognition programs that acknowledged outstanding performance and increased overall engagement.
- Developed and implemented HR policies and procedures to promote clear and a consistent approach to managing employees.
Human Resource-Team Lead (Recruitment)
2 Years 5 Months- Streamlined recruitment process, reducing time to select and onboard candidates.
- Spearheaded talent acquisition by refining job descriptions and implementing targeted recruitment strategies to attract top candidates.
- Streamlined the recruitment process for faster candidate selection and onboarding.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
- Streamlined HR processes by coordinating new hire orientations and providing comprehensive onboarding and training for new employees.
Senior Recruitment Associate
1 Year 2 Months- Discussing and understanding job requirements jotted down by Hiring Managers, making sure Request for Hire are being created on time.
- Sourcing resumes to be shared with hiring team using Sourcing Strategy.
- Conducting the preliminary round of interviews with the shortlisted applicants.
- Collaborated with leadership team to establish objectives for diversity hiring initiatives.
- Developed a talent pool of candidates for future requisitions to streamline hiring processes.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Bachelor of Science - Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
Skills
Applicant tracking systems
Data-driven decision making
Candidate sourcing
Diversity Recruitment
Social media recruiting
Talent Development
Onboarding Programs
Boolean search proficiency
Global recruitment
Business forecasting
Passive candidate engagement
Referral generation
Career fair management
Vacancy posting
Interviewing techniques
Procedure training
Building partnerships
Strategic planning
Accomplishments
Streamlined recruitment processes, created manuals. Trained a lot of new managers on how recruitment works to remove unconditional biases.
Certification
- CPHR
- Respect Program Certified- December 2025
Linkedin Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitya-sood-04322247/
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Simon Fraser University, School of Medicine
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Talent Acquisition Specialist & Business Partner
City of Saskatoon
11.2021 - 07.2024Read More
Human Resource-Sr Team Lead (Operations & Learning & Development)
Indus Towers Limited
03.2019 - 07.2021Read More
Human Resource-Team Lead (Recruitment)
Indus Towers Limited
10.2016 - 03.2019Read More
Senior Recruitment Associate
Honeywell
08.2015 - 10.2016Read More
Symbiosis
MBA from Human Resources
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Maharshi Dayanand University
Bachelor of Science from Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering
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