Renaud Desjardins
Montréal,QC
Summary
Dynamic recruiter with a proven track record at IKEA Canada, adept at developing innovative recruitment strategies and enhancing talent management. Skilled in applicant assessment and training, I successfully built a strong candidate network while leading internal HR communications. Committed to optimizing processes and fostering team collaboration for organizational success. Currently pursuing a Master's of Environmental Assessment and is interested in full or part-time work.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter
IKEA Canada
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Coordinated schedules to arrange management interviews with applicants.
- Studied job descriptions and qualifications to determine applicant requirements.
- Conducted reference checks, background screening and other pre-employment checks to verify information on applicant's resume.
- Developed recruiting strategies to identify qualified candidates and build network.
- Headed internal Human Resources newsletter, distributed to all co-workers within the country.
Kitchen Manager
Mandy's
07.2018 - 01.2022
- Developed and managed a team of up to 20 co-workers.
- Created and deployed successful strategies to boost restaurant performance, streamline food prep processes and reduce waste.
- Hired and trained new co-workers, while developing strategies for effective recruitment and interviews.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
Education
Master of Arts - Environmental Assessment
Concordia University
Montreal, QC12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Concordia University
Montreal, QC12-2019
Skills
- Applicant assessment
- Administrative support
- Recruitment strategies
- Human resources policies
- Talent management
- Training and onboarding
- Verbal and written communication
- GIS analysis
- Data management
- Research documentation
- Administering interviews
- Editing
Languages
French
English
Timeline
Recruiter
IKEA Canada
03.2022 - 08.2024
Kitchen Manager
Mandy's
07.2018 - 01.2022
Master of Arts - Environmental Assessment
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Concordia University
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