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Nirmal (Paul) S

North York

Summary

Accomplished Talent Acquisition Manager with a proven track record in devising effective recruitment strategies and processes to drive successful sourcing and recruiting campaigns. Skilled in finding and screening top-tier candidates while developing corporate policies for talent benchmarking, assessment, and interviewing. Demonstrated ability to lead strategic initiatives that result in the recruitment and selection of a high-caliber, professional, and diverse workforce that aligns with the organization's unique business culture.


Oversaw well-organized and efficient HR operations by balancing organizational targets with compliance and employee demands. Focused on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing performance with forward-thinking approaches. Solid background of improving collaboration and consensus across professional environments.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Manager

Loblaws
02.2019 - 03.2025
  • Lead an experienced team of full lifecycle recruiting professionals dedicated to delivering high quality talent and service to the business providing mentorship, guidance, and career growth.
  • Achieved top talent hiring across the CSR, Logistics, Distribution, and Supply Chain Departments through creative methods throughout Ontario and Quebec. Which included positions at all levels, from junior to senior positions.
  • Partnered with senior leaders in the organization to identify organizational needs in a technology centered, data driven and digitally oriented professional landscape.
  • Partnered Marketing team to engage social media and online job boards to strategically market positions and enhance online presence and overall employer brand.
  • Owned and built relationships with third party recruitment agencies and staffing firms and manage the procurement and measurement process.
  • Tracked and reported relevant metrics to promote data-driven decision making for current and future hiring needs.
  • Developed creative, scalable, and streamlined tools, resources, and training to build both employee and manager knowledge/skills related to ongoing feedback, performance discussions, and career development.
  • Partnered with external vendors to determine critical priorities, project plans, and stakeholder engagement; enhance end-user system experience and advance strategic priorities/objectives.
  • Managed the employee lifecycle program including vendor relationship, communication, launch, executive reporting, and equipping leaders with tools to action plan and enhance the employee.
  • Gathered and analyzed HR data and metrics to form program/project recommendations and leverage and apply insights from business units/functions on talent program design and implementation.
  • Driven a continuous improvement mindset to ensure all new and current programs and practices are designed, regularly reviewed, consistently utilized, and streamlined for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Management of all paperwork and legal documents including employment agreements, stock option plan, and employee communications, with diligent organization and filing of all documents.
  • Created processes and policies for compensation reviews, employee incentive plans, stock option grants, leave management, and work from home policies.
  • Implemented employee recognition and rewards programs for talent retention.
  • Ran regular reporting of HR KPI's to assist in driving departmental strategic objectives and initiative effectiveness.
  • Delivered strategic, inclusive recruiting solutions to meet those needs while keeping all parties apprised along the journey.
  • • I have acted as a strategic partner, working closely with all hiring managers, while helping to further Develop an in-house recruitment program to facilitate growth opportunities for the company.
  • • Developed and executed on a recruitment strategy that is aligned with corporate strategic goals and supports HR initiatives.
  • • Developing the corporate policy for talent benchmarking, talent assessment, interviewing and creative sourcing practices.
  • • Developed specialized or competitive intelligence and research regarding talent development and retention.
  • • Proactively built relationships with key talent in specific areas of expertise.
  • • Worked closely with the HR team to understand changes in talent management, succession planning, and performance management needs that will impact recruiting needs.
  • • Ensured a candidate experience that is second to none – making recommendations about how to improve the experience.
  • • Built strong relationships with and partnering with business leaders, being consultative.
  • • Throughout recruitment process including recommendations on job descriptions, being knowledgeable about business specific needs to recruit top talent.
  • • Managed the recruitment process and lifecycle, including initial assessments, interviews, and offers.
  • • Lead by example through following, setting or sharing recruiting best practices.
  • • Partnered Marketing team to engage social media and online job boards to strategically market positions and enhance online presence and overall employer brand.
  • • Owned our internal referral program success.
  • • Tracked and reported relevant metrics to promote data-driven decision making for current and future hiring needs.
  • • Experienced building sourcing strategies and identifying proper channels and messages to find targeted sources of high-quality candidates.
  • • Stayed current on trends in the industry and marketplace.
  • • Identified future talent needs and proactively recruiting and sourcing with the maintenance of a talent pool.
  • • Ownership of Co-op, internship, university recruiting strategies and programs and career fairs Assisted with the administration of performance evaluations, confirmations of employment, employment changes, etc.
  • • Processing and organizing reference and background checks.
  • • Responsible for the administration and tracking of all internal training..

Talent Acquisition Specialist-Manager

Infosys
07.2013 - 01.2019
  • Lead an experienced team of full lifecycle recruiting professionals dedicated to delivering high quality talent and service to the business providing mentorship, guidance, and career growth.
  • Achieved top talent hiring across the Tech Department through creative methods throughout Ontario. Which included positions at all levels, from junior to senior positions.
  • Partnered with senior leaders in the organization to identify organizational needs in a technology centered, data driven and digitally oriented professional landscape.
  • Lead by example through following, setting or sharing recruiting best practices.
  • Partnered Marketing team to engage social media and online job boards to strategically market positions and enhance online presence and overall employer brand.
  • Owned and built relationships with third party recruitment agencies and staffing firms and manage the procurement and measurement process.
  • Tracked and reported relevant metrics to promote data-driven decision making for current and future hiring needs.
  • Developed creative, scalable, and streamlined tools, resources, and training to build both employee and manager knowledge/skills related to ongoing feedback, performance discussions, and career development.
  • Defined data-driven characteristics of all roles within the organization; design and implement a succession planning framework for identifying and nurturing top talent and key roles.
  • Partnered with external vendors to determine critical priorities, project plans, and stakeholder engagement; enhance end-user system experience and advance strategic priorities/objectives.
  • Managed the employee lifecycle program including vendor relationship, communication, launch, executive reporting, and equipping leaders with tools to action plan and enhance the employee.

HR Generalist

Maple Leaf Foods
03.2011 - 06.2013
  • Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
  • Liaised between management and employees to deliver conflict resolution, alleviate problems, and interpret compensation and benefits policies.
  • Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
  • Reviewed existing policies and procedures to make recommendations for enhancing work productivity, recruitment, hiring processes, and talent management.
  • I have worked independently, collaborating directly with Hiring Managers/Business Leaders and HR Business Partners to provide effective recruitment support and solutions for positions across the, Engineering, Manufacturing, Distribution, and Supply Chain Operations Process owner for full recruitment cycle including tracking, intake, screening, sourcing, partnering With hiring managers on selection and offer.
  • Lead onboarding and off boarding process and tracking for all (unionized) Employees. This includes maintaining Employee data in Kronos now and Benefits Administration system.
  • Supported Progressive Discipline process including investigations, documentation, recommendations And coaching/issuance of discipline with plant leaders.
  • Worked closely with Plant Leaders and Team Members by having an active presence on the plant Floor to drive HR programs, processes and policies to continuously enhance working relationships, build engagement and increase retention.
  • Worked with Management team on the facilitation of performance discussions, recruitment and Selection, orientations, employee engagement, policy/process development, training, & Communication.
  • Kept a pulse on organizational issues, and ensure fair and consistent practices, in alignment with Provincial laws and Company policies.
  • In consultation with the broader HR team and the plant management support absence and leave Processes including return to work, accommodation requests, and other absences.
  • Engaged in projects to advance the People and Culture agenda in the areas of performance Management, engagement, compensation and policies.
  • This will include ownership of programs rollout and ongoing support.
  • Responsible for hands-on recruiting efforts and using software for ensuring compliance with equal employment opportunity/affirmative action programs and of the office of federal contract compliance programs.
  • Played a prominent role by managing the entire recruitment cycle: sourcing, screening, interviewing, negotiating, and checking references.
  • Maintained a pipeline of candidates on platforms including social media, job boards, networking, and direct outreach.
  • Assisted new hires be successful by managing the onboarding process, including orientation and scheduling.
  • Developed and implemented new recruitment strategies that attract top talent.
  • Coordinated benefit plan enrolment and manage vacation requests and reconciliations.
  • A passion for continued professional development by keeping current on industry best practices.
  • Conducted interview and selection of candidates for various levels of position openings and promoted a work environment that openly embraces individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
  • Met established hiring targets and maintained compliance with established reporting structure.
  • Determined applicant requirements by studying the job description and job qualifications.
  • Developed and implemented search strategies that include vendor selection process and performance metrics for all searches.
  • Taken an active role on the Campus Recruitment Committee.
  • Developed and maintained a career opportunities section on multiple recruiting search engines and social media websites.
  • Sourced passive candidates across multiple disciplines utilizing various web technologies, social media, database, and other sources.
  • Conducted cold calls to potential candidates to discuss employment interests, current openings and to build pipeline for future openings.
  • Reviewed resumes and interviewed candidates to determine knowledge, skills, and abilities..

Education

BBA - Business-HR Specialization

University Guelph-Humber

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Manager

Loblaws
02.2019 - 03.2025

Talent Acquisition Specialist-Manager

Infosys
07.2013 - 01.2019

HR Generalist

Maple Leaf Foods
03.2011 - 06.2013

BBA - Business-HR Specialization

University Guelph-Humber

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