Sara Issa
OAKVILLE,ON
Summary
Results-driven Talent Acquisition professional with 7 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment within high-growth, technical environments. Partnered with senior stakeholders to develop innovative sourcing strategies and deliver quality hires. Leveraged data and market insights to enhance employer branding and improve candidate experience.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Recruiter
Patch Tech Staffing
Oakville, Ontario
08.2023 - 12.2025
- Led end-to-end recruitment for technical and IT roles, managing eight concurrent requisitions.
- Delivered four to six qualified candidate submissions within 72 hours, consistently exceeding client expectations.
- Collaborated with hiring managers and IT leaders to define hiring needs and implement targeted strategies.
- Built and engaged pipelines of active and passive candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter and multi-channel sourcing.
- Provided market intelligence on talent availability, compensation, and hiring trends to inform decision-making.
- Maintained high-quality candidate experience through proactive communication and engagement.
- Tracked recruitment performance and maintained accurate records using applicant tracking systems.
- Utilized Fieldglass and Flextrack VMS to support public sector hiring initiatives.
HR Coordinator
Petro Pass
London, Ontario
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed recruitment lifecycle for operational roles, ensuring effective job postings and thorough candidate screening.
- Coordinated onboarding and training initiatives, resulting in improved workforce readiness.
- Supported performance management initiatives, facilitating employee development programs.
- Acted as a liaison between employees and management to support employee relations.
- Ensured compliance with labor laws while administering payroll and benefits.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Tarjama FZ LLC
Dubai, UAE
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Led full-cycle recruitment across multiple business units for technical, commercial, and operational roles.
- Designed and implemented sourcing strategies that attracted top talent, including passive candidates, leading to improved candidate quality.
- Acted as strategic advisor to hiring managers, influencing workforce planning and hiring decisions.
- Built talent pipelines through targeted sourcing, referrals, and networking initiatives, resulting in a diverse candidate pool.
- Leveraged recruitment data and metrics to optimize hiring outcomes, enhancing overall recruitment effectiveness.
- Utilized Lever ATS to manage recruitment processes and candidate pipelines effectively.
- Researched and implemented new sourcing tools to improve recruitment effectiveness.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Arab Bank
Amman, Jordan
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Collaborated with business leaders to define targeted hiring strategies and align workforce requirements with organizational goals.
- Sourced senior and niche talent through advanced sourcing techniques.
- Managed high-volume recruitment processes through Oracle ATS, ensuring timely fulfillment of roles and improved candidate engagement.
- Facilitated interview processes and negotiated offers to optimize candidate experience and secure top talent.
- Conducted intake meetings to create compelling job descriptions.
- Provided regular reports and insights on recruitment performance metrics.
Sales & Marketing Intern
Audi AG
Ingolstadt, Germany
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Facilitated global customer experience initiatives through execution of mystery shopping programs.
- Evaluated performance data to identify service improvement opportunities.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders and external partners across international markets to improve service delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management Science
German Jordanian Unviersity
Amman, Jordan09-2018
Skills
- Technical recruiting
- Candidate screening
- Sourcing strategies
- Candidate engagement
- Boolean search techniques
- Market intelligence
- Applicant tracking systems
- VMS: Fieldglass, Flextrack
- Platforms: Microsoft Teams, Zoom
- Networking
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
German
Limited
Timeline
Technical Recruiter
Patch Tech Staffing
08.2023 - 12.2025
HR Coordinator
Petro Pass
07.2022 - 07.2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Tarjama FZ LLC
06.2019 - 06.2022
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Arab Bank
06.2018 - 06.2019
Sales & Marketing Intern
Audi AG
01.2018 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Science - Management Science
German Jordanian Unviersity