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Overview
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INTERNSHIP
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Pooja Jariwala

Brampton,ON

Summary

Accomplished Talent Acquisition Professional with a proven track record in high-volume and unionized recruitment, currently driving success at Toronto Hydro. Over 4 years of experience managing end-to-end hiring campaigns, conducting interviews, and delivering exceptional candidate experiences. Known for maintaining composure under pressure, advocating for inclusive hiring practices, and establishing strategic talent pipelines that support organizational goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Contract, Talent Acquisition Associate

Toronto Hydro
05.2024 - Current
  • Manage full-cycle recruitment for assigned vacancies and large-scale campaigns, including sourcing strategy, recruitment marketing, job postings, selection models, candidate assessments, compensation negotiation, offer management, and onboarding.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to identify talent needs and develop effective recruitment strategies.
  • Have handled and hired over 25 requisitions.
  • Strong understanding on collective agreements.
  • Utilized applicant tracking systems to streamline candidate sourcing and management processes.
  • Sourced passive candidates through various channels such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, and referrals from existing employees.
  • Negotiated competitive offers with selected candidates, ensuring a win-win outcome for both parties while remaining within budget constraints.
  • Reduced time-to-fill for open positions by optimizing job postings and utilizing applicant tracking systems effectively.
  • Track and report recruitment analytics to drive departmental key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Develop and implement strategies to attract top-tier, diverse talent, aligning with organizational objectives and client group needs.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines to enhance candidate quality and streamline the recruitment process.
  • Serve as the primary contact for internal and external candidates, ensuring a professional and positive recruitment experience.
  • Collaborate with external recruiting agencies to secure qualified candidates within agreed timelines.
  • Advise hiring managers and employees on talent management best practices and processes.
  • Experience hiring for union, non union, society IT and management positions.
  • Participate in key projects, program execution, and initiatives to enhance talent management systems and processes while promoting a strong employment brand, monthly
  • Drive continuous improvement by implementing best practices to optimize talent management strategies

Recruiting Associate - L2

IAMOPS - DevOps for StartUps
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Partnered closely with hiring managers to oversee and manage end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring alignment with business needs and organizational goals.
  • Successfully led campus hiring initiatives and built high-performing technical teams across roles including Software Engineers, DevOps, QA, Security, WordPress, and .NET Developers, as well as non-IT roles.
  • Applied strategic sourcing techniques and utilized platforms such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Glassdoor to identify and assess top talent.
  • Delivered a strong onboarding experience through clear candidate communication and collaboration with HR, enhancing new hire integration and retention.
  • Designed and executed recruitment strategies, engagement programs, and campus campaigns to build a sustainable talent pipeline.
  • Negotiated compensation packages and managed recruitment budgets while fostering a positive and inclusive interview experience.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date recruitment data and analytics using platforms like Monday.com, ensuring informed decision-making and performance tracking.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership in managing recruitment teams, with a focus on coaching, performance management, and process improvement.
  • Contributed to talent retention efforts by implementing team engagement strategies and optimizing internal recruitment operations.

Talent Acquisition Executive

Sakhiya Skin Clinic Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Led comprehensive end-to-end recruitment processes for 24 branches, demonstrating proficiency in talent acquisition strategies and coordination.
  • Have led all campus hiring drives and successfully recruited team members for multiple vacant positions.
  • Orchestrated seamless onboarding experiences, overseeing travel arrangements for external stakeholders, and ensuring meticulous record-keeping through timely updates of Excel sheets.
  • Effectively collaborated with different hiring managers, establishing clear communication channels to understand diverse hiring needs and streamline processes for optimal efficiency.
  • Successfully conducted several walk-in drives, showcasing proactive recruitment efforts to attract top talent and contribute to the organization's staffing objectives.

HR Assistant

Larsen & Toubro Defence IC
02.2020 - 08.2020
  • Prepared offer letters and supported smooth onboarding for new hires.
  • Led campus recruitment drives and managed hiring for Graduate Engineering Diploma candidates.
  • Built an internal recruitment portal to streamline campus hiring.
  • Worked closely with digital and IT teams to track project updates and follow-ups.
  • Maintained accurate employee and candidate records using Excel.
  • Ensured data accuracy and supported efficient recruitment operations.

Education

Bachelor’s of Business Administration -

B. R. C. M. College of Business Administration
04.2019

Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Expertise in utilizing ATS: HROne, Mondaycom, BambooHR, SAP SuccessFactors for efficient recruitment processes
  • Expertise in operating various job portals such as LinkedIn Recruiter - RPS, Indeed, Monster, Glassdoor
  • Expertise in hiring branding content on various social media
  • Adept at navigating various technical aptitude assessment portals: TestGorilla, Test Dome, SHL Assessments, AON
  • Proficient in using communication tools such as Outlook, MS Teams and Slack for streamlined collaboration, Jabber, Webex
  • Experience working in unionized environment
  • Facilitating behavioral interviews

INTERNSHIP

  • Summer Intern
  • National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)
  • Conducted meetings with different department heads and managers to understand the operational functions of each specific department and to grasp the organizational flow.
  • Prepared a detailed project report based on the insights gathered, highlighting key findings and recommendations for optimizing the organizational structure and workflow.

Accomplishments

    IAMOPS Star Award, 2023

RECRUITING SKILLS

  • Managing large recruitment campaigns
  • Expertise on various job portals: LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, social media.
  • Interviewing alongside hiring managers
  • Candidate assessment
  • End to end recruitment cycle
  • Interview Techniques
  • Networking and relationship building
  • Recruitment strategies
  • Expertise hiring for unionized positions

Timeline

Contract, Talent Acquisition Associate

Toronto Hydro
05.2024 - Current

Recruiting Associate - L2

IAMOPS - DevOps for StartUps
06.2022 - 06.2023

Talent Acquisition Executive

Sakhiya Skin Clinic Pvt. Ltd.
01.2021 - 05.2022

HR Assistant

Larsen & Toubro Defence IC
02.2020 - 08.2020

Bachelor’s of Business Administration -

B. R. C. M. College of Business Administration

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