PRIYA TANWAR
Thorold,ON
Summary
HIGHLIGHT
- Dynamic HR Professional with over six years of comprehensive experience in talent acquisition and HR management across various industries.
- Demonstrated success in developing and executing recruitment strategies, enhancing candidate experience, and leveraging HR technologies to streamline processes.
- Proficient in ATS (iCIMS, Lever, Avature, Workday) and HRIS software (BambooHR)
- Exceptional at candidate generation, client/account management, and delivering high-quality recruitment services in fast-paced, innovative environments.
- Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion principles in all recruitment processes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Recruiter - Global
APPLYBOARD
07.2021 - Current
- Partnered with leadership to align HR strategy with business goals, enhancing organizational effectiveness.
- Successfully sourced and recruited over 100 candidates globally within one year, boosting qualified hires by 20% and reducing time-to-fill by 15%.
- Led multiple sourcing projects, focusing on expanding technical teams in North America and global sales teams.
- Developed and maintained a network of potential candidates through proactive market research and ongoing relationship management.
- Conducted in-depth interviews of potential candidates, demonstrating an ability to anticipate hiring manager preferences through high offer-to-interview ratios.
- Implemented strategic workforce planning and talent development programs, ensuring a robust talent pipeline.
- Led the implementation of an applicant tracking system (WorkDay), reducing administrative tasks by 25% and improving data accuracy.
- Developed and facilitated interviewer training programs, increasing interview effectiveness and candidate experience by 10%
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
TECHNICAL SALES RECRUITER (CONTRACT)
Cisco
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Collaborated with hiring managers to comply with recruitment plans for North America.
- Successfully managed, prioritized, and closed technical job searches against tight timelines.
- Managed resume flow within the applicant tracking system (Avature), supporting HR functions.
- Generated comprehensive recruiting activity reports, contributing to data-driven decision-making processes.
- Built and maintained relationships with passive candidates, understanding their motivations and ensuring a strong fit for roles.
Senior Talent Acquisition and HR Specialist
Discount Car And Truck Rental
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Orchestrated end-to-end recruitment processes for key corporate and leadership positions across Canada.
- Demonstrated proficiency in sourcing, screening, and selecting top-tier talent.
- Actively supported HR operations by overseeing the applicant tracking system, managing resume flow, and ensuring compliance with relevant protocols.
- Delivered comprehensive recruitment activity and HR metric reports to senior management.
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR Coordinator
Discount Car and Truck Rentals
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Executed end-to-end recruitment processes for retail locations across Canada.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies.
- Conducted market research to identify and attract top talent.
- Maintained accurate employee records and ensured compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Acted as a liaison between candidates and internal stakeholders, ensuring a smooth recruitment process
- Acted as brand ambassador to educate candidates on culture, career growth, benefits, and advantages of working for company.
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Leadership And Organizational Management
University of Guleph
Guelph, ON06.2016
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Humber College
Etobicoke, ON06.2016
High School Diploma -
Lincoln M. Alexander Secondary School
Mississauga, ON06.2011
Timeline
Talent Recruiter - Global
APPLYBOARD
07.2021 - Current
TECHNICAL SALES RECRUITER (CONTRACT)
Cisco
05.2021 - 07.2021
Senior Talent Acquisition and HR Specialist
Discount Car And Truck Rental
08.2019 - 05.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR Coordinator
Discount Car and Truck Rentals
04.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Commerce - Leadership And Organizational Management
University of Guleph
Graduate Certificate - Human Resources Management
Humber College
High School Diploma -
Lincoln M. Alexander Secondary School
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