Rahila Sultan
Toronto,ON
Summary
Seasoned Talent Acquisition professional with over 8 years of experience in high-volume recruitment across technology and financial services. Proven track record in improving time-to-fill by 25% and achieving offer-to-join rates of 85-90%. Known for operational precision and fostering strong candidate experiences. Currently pursuing CHRP certification.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Synpulse
Toronto, Canada
05.2026 - Current
- Sourced and engaged qualified candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, job boards, and direct outreach, building talent pipelines that addressed immediate and future hiring demands.
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for corporate, consulting, operations, and business support roles, partnering closely with hiring managers throughout the hiring lifecycle.
- Conducted candidate screening interviews and assessments, presenting qualified candidates and providing hiring recommendations to stakeholders.
- Coordinated interview processes and managed candidate communications, facilitating offer-stage activities to enhance candidate experience and streamline hiring.
- Maintained ATS data and recruitment reporting, providing market insights and recruitment guidance that supported informed hiring decisions.
Talent Consultant (Contract)
American Express
Toronto, Canada
10.2025 - 02.2026
- Coordinated high-volume recruitment for banking and corporate roles, facilitating candidate scheduling, interview logistics, and ATS updates to enhance hiring efficiency.
- Maintained and updated applicant tracking systems and HR databases, ensuring 100% accuracy of candidate records, background check documentation, and compliance with financial industry hiring standards.
- Streamlined end-to-end interview processes for up to 40-50 candidates monthly, collaborating with hiring managers, candidates, and external vendors to ensure smooth operations.
- Executed recruitment operations by pre-screening candidate documentation, preparing offer packages, and managing onboarding administration to support new hires.
Human Resources Consultant (Contract)
Adani Group
Canada and, India
01.2024 - 12.2024
- Partnered with business leaders to define hiring needs and success profiles, delivering high-quality candidate shortlists with strong offer-to-join conversion rates (~85-90%) in a competitive talent market.
- Led end-to-end recruitment for 40+ roles annually across technical, operations, and leadership functions, building pipelines through LinkedIn, referrals, and targeted sourcing strategies to improve time-to-fill by 25%.
- Managed employee relations matters including performance concerns, conflict resolution, and policy guidance, fostering consistent and compliant people practices across teams.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Innovatia Inc.
Toronto, Canada
10.2021 - 12.2023
- Supported full-cycle recruitment operations for technology and corporate roles, partnering closely with recruiters and hiring managers across multiple business units.
- Conducted candidate sourcing through LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards, building talent pipelines for engineering, IT, and professional services positions.
- Screened resumes and conducted initial candidate assessments, presenting qualified candidates to hiring teams and ensuring alignment with role requirements.
- Coordinated candidate interviews and hiring panel schedules, facilitating stakeholder communications to enhance candidate experience.
- Maintained ATS and recruitment data accuracy, enabling effective hiring reports and streamlined pipeline tracking for workforce planning.
- Served as primary contact for recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates, ensuring timely communication and efficient recruitment processes.
Global HR Business Partner
Firstsource Solutions
Mumbai, India
11.2019 - 05.2021
- Partnered with global leaders across technology and operations to align recruitment strategy with workforce planning initiatives.
- Coordinated hiring activities for specialized roles in collaboration with talent acquisition teams and external recruitment partners, enhancing recruitment effectiveness.
- Conducted candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring documentation, ensuring consistent recruitment processes.
- Delivered operational HR support across employee lifecycle activities, ensuring timely reporting and effective communication with stakeholders.
- Managed HR systems and employee data while maintaining strict confidentiality and compliance with corporate policies.
Associate HR Manager
HDFC Bank
Mumbai, India
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Facilitated talent acquisition and onboarding processes for new hires, enhancing integration into the organization.
- Coordinated recruitment operations for corporate and regional teams, streamlining job postings, resume screening, and interview scheduling.
- Maintained accurate HRIS records and recruitment documentation to ensure compliance with audit standards.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate - Autism & Behavioural Science
George Brown College
Toronto08-2025
MBA - Human Resources
Jamia Millia Islamia University
New Delhi, India07-2015
Skills
- Talent Acquisition Coordination
- LinkedIn Recruiter Sourcing
- Candidate Screening & Assessment
- Candidate Engagement
- Recruitment Operations
- Interview scheduling
- Stakeholder Management
- SharePoint & ATS Management (Workday, Bamboo HR and SAP Successfactors)
- Recruitment metrics
- Process Improvement
- Talent Management
- Candidate Relationship
Professional Strengths
- High-volume recruitment support
- Strong organizational ability
- Stakeholder communication
- Confidential HR work
- Fast-paced environments
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Elementary
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Urdu
Professional
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract)
Synpulse
05.2026 - Current
Talent Consultant (Contract)
American Express
10.2025 - 02.2026
Human Resources Consultant (Contract)
Adani Group
01.2024 - 12.2024
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Innovatia Inc.
10.2021 - 12.2023
Global HR Business Partner
Firstsource Solutions
11.2019 - 05.2021
Associate HR Manager
HDFC Bank
09.2018 - 11.2019
Postgraduate Certificate - Autism & Behavioural Science
George Brown College
MBA - Human Resources
Jamia Millia Islamia University