Rachel St-Laurent
LLB, JD, CHRP Candidate, Senior Talent Acquisition and Human Resources
Montreal,QC
Summary
Senior talent acquisition advisor with 7 years experience in recruitment and human resources, through recruitment agencies (RPO), in client-facing roles, mainly in the pharmaceutical distribution; life sciences; actuarial; finance; accounting and aeronautical fields. With account management experience, adept at building and maintaining positive relationships with employees and management. Strong organizational skills and committed to adhering to relevant laws and regulations. Dedicated, dependable and capable of managing multiple priorities with a positive and diplomatic attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet the goals of the organization.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Bilingual Talent Acquisition Advisor
CIELO | MCKESSON
03.2021 - Current
- Responsible for analysis, consultation and execution of best selection process through excellence of complete recruitment cycle used, in terms of strategy; tools and candidate experience
- Act as brand ambassador for client
- Evaluate resumes, interview, and present qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicit feedback to refine recruiting strategy
- Conduct telephone and in-person interviews to assess candidate experience and qualifications
- Partner with and educate managers as consultant to ensure fair and effective interviewing practices
- Influence entire recruitment process to find best talent for their departments, while proactively providing follow-ups, respecting deadlines and service levels
- Assist managers in making competitive offers
- Promote Employee Referral Program
- Use analytics to facilitate decision-making and measure recruiting team productivity
Talent Acquisition Consultant
AMS | MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES
07.2018 - 07.2020
- Responsible for hiring of permanent employees in fields of finance; actuarial; human resources; communications and IT and others, of various levels, including executive search
- Management of full strategic recruitment cycle including: needs analysis; preparation of job descriptions and postings; development of recruitment plans; establishment of skills maps and talent pools; prioritization of work; application of candidate evaluation procedures; presentation and recommendations of profile summaries; coordination and participation in interviews; negotiation of salary and total compensation; as well as supervision of background checks; while maintaining positive candidate experience, quality hires, as well as compliance with diversity and legal requirements
- Maintain relationships with hiring managers to be informed of upcoming hiring needs
- Promote employer brand and develop candidate pool.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Optimized sourcing networks and used proactive methods to direct source candidates.
Recruitment and HR Account Manager
CDI | PRATT & WHITNEY Canada
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Responsible for contract hiring primarily in areas of engineering; finance; communications; legal; IT and others
- Human resources support for two hundred (200) contract employees on customer site
- Reception of manpower requests, definition of needs, recruitment
- Management of complete recruitment cycle on customer site, including: reception of hiring requests; definition of needs; development of hiring plans and tools; application of selection procedures; coordination and participation in interviews; as well as follow-up during and after hiring
- Performance management; exit interviews and dismissals
- Promotion of company to customers and contract employees, and development of talent pools
- Welcoming and integrating new contract employees
- Consultations with managers and human resources advisors on all managers concerning hiring approvals; compensation and post-hiring satisfaction through surveys
- Drafting communications for contract employees and managers on practices, processes and labor laws
- Implement new processes and continuous improvement initiatives
Talent Acquisition Specialist
AMS | NIKE Inc
04.2013 - 12.2014
- Recruited brand ambassador athletes
- Created and distributed job postings on job boards, corporate career sites and social media networks to increase reach.
- Analyzed applications
- Conducted interviews
- Wrote reports and provided support to Nike company in United States and Canada
- Used Taleo human resources management system
- Successfully hired 100 candidates within a two-month period
- Identified value-added candidates for future opportunities
- Promoted Cleveland as great place to do business in U.S.
- Evaluated resumes, interviewed, and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers and solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy
Human Resources Officer
Human Resources Department Of Education
- Managed job reclassification requests for government positions and emphasized changes in duties and responsibilities by comparing them to others and defending them before reclassification committee
- Collaborated with senior management in investigations and recommendations related to various government policies, such as those concerning Internet use in workplace
- Communicated results of various research projects on labor relations issues
Investigator
OMBUDSMAN'S OFFICE
- Conduct interviews with parties
- Research legal issues and communicate findings and recommendations in relation to New Brunswick Ombudsman Act
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence
Investigator
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
- Conduct interviews with parties
- Research legal issues and communicate findings and recommendations in relation to New Brunswick Human Rights Act
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence
Education
Post-Degree Certificate - Human Resources Management
Baldwin-Wallace University
Berea, OHBachelor of Common Law - Law
Université De Moncton
Moncton, NBBachelor of Civil Law - Law
Laval University
Québec, QCSkills
- Recognized for best practices in scouting and recruiting, as well as project management, at sustained pace and in large numbers; knowledge of employment law and interview techniques; communication and conflict resolution
- Customer orientation; active listening skills; efficiency and autonomy Distinguishes herself by being highly available; easy to learn and make decisions; and adaptability to change
- Mastery of full recruitment cycle; building and maintaining good relationships and credibility with managers; creating good candidate experience; salary negotiation; performance appraisals; termination procedures
- Knowledge of MSOffice suite, Workday; Smart Recruiters; LinkedIn Recruiter; Taleo and Bullhorn
Accomplishments
Summary of decisions related to human rights and freedoms in: Chartes des droits de la personne, jurisprudence et doctrine, Henri and Pierre Brun, 1996, 9th edition, Wilson & Lafleur, Montreal, Canada
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Bilingual Talent Acquisition Advisor
CIELO | MCKESSON
03.2021 - Current
Talent Acquisition Consultant
AMS | MARSH & MCLENNAN COMPANIES
07.2018 - 07.2020
Recruitment and HR Account Manager
CDI | PRATT & WHITNEY Canada
01.2016 - 06.2017
Talent Acquisition Specialist
AMS | NIKE Inc
04.2013 - 12.2014
Human Resources Officer
Human Resources Department Of Education
Investigator
OMBUDSMAN'S OFFICE
Investigator
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Post-Degree Certificate - Human Resources Management
Baldwin-Wallace University
Bachelor of Common Law - Law
Université De Moncton
Bachelor of Civil Law - Law
Laval University
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