Shelley Parker, MA
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Talent Acquisition Leader with a proven track record in designing and executing innovative, data-driven recruitment strategies that yield measurable results. Expertise in building high-performing teams and enhancing candidate experiences while aligning talent initiatives with organizational objectives.
Nationally recognized for developing the "Best Assessment and Recruitment Strategy" and awarded "Most Innovative Person" for spearheading transformative Talent Acquisition initiatives across Europe.
Holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management and is CIPD-accredited, combining advanced HR expertise with strategic leadership to drive organizational growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
O2E Brands
Vancouver, BC
04.2022 - Current
- Achieved a 98% candidate satisfaction rate by overseeing end-to-end recruitment processes and implementing best-in-class practices
- Achieved 100% engagement scores through exceptional leadership
- Owned and executed an end-to-end hiring strategy for 500+ corporate and sales roles, driving significant reductions in time-to-hire by streamlining systems and optimizing recruitment workflows.
- Enhanced candidate experience and inclusivity by implementing HireGuide
- Advanced DE&I initiatives by embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion fundamentals into interview practices and creating a learning module to reinforce these values
- Managed large-scale implementation of optimal background screening procedures
- Boosted operational performance through seamless adoption of UKG Pro and advanced AI integration
- Completed comprehensive executive searches resulting in placements for Director and VP positions
- Collaborated with HR Business Partners, Finance, and C-level executives to align talent strategies with enterprise goals
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Impact Recruitment
Vancouver, Canada
06.2018 - 03.2022
- Spearheaded initiatives to enhance recruitment strategy and identify growth opportunities within the Audit/Assurance, Tax, and Advisory services public practice sector.
- Returned to the UK for Visa reasons in 2019, returned in 2020, and continued to work for the agency until 2022
Head of Recruitment
Verifile
, UK
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Designed in-house recruitment framework to enhance candidate experience.
- Improved interview-to-hire conversation rates
- Enhanced interview processes through regular coaching sessions.
- Produced weekly and monthly ROI and metrics reports
- Partnered with internal stakeholders to proactively identify resourcing needs
HR Recruiter
TransLink
Vancouver, Canada
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Achieved strong interview-to-conversion rates across Engineering, HR, and RE departments
- Assisted in developing selection criteria, questions, and tests
- Facilitated career coaching and interview skills training across the organization
Delivery Manager (Europe)
AB InBev
London
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Designed and implemented a European-wide graduate recruitment strategy: Adopting a new selection methodology: 'Strengths'
- Managed leadership initiatives across international team members
- Implemented a fully integrated 'Strengths' based methodology, boosting assessment center success rates by 30%
- Produced management reports around KPI's and ROI, amending strategies to reflect findings
- Developed country-specific marketing strategies and campaigns across Europe
Talent Manager
Centrica
, UK
02.2013 - 06.2014
- Winner of: The National AGR Award: 'Best Graduate Selection & Assessment Strategy' 2014 & The Centrica's 'Most innovative Person' 2013
- Formulated emerging talent recruitment strategy.
- Implemented a digital assessment tool, achieving a 75% reduction in assessor attrition
- Enhanced candidate engagement through streamlined online assessment feedback reports
- Boosted brand recognition on Times Top 100 employers list (UK)
Recruitment Manager
Hitachi Data Systems
, Europe
03.2010 - 02.2013
- Winner of: The Hitachi Spirit 'Ruby' award: Talent Acquisition EMEA
- Delivered strategic emerging talent requirements across Europe, for both graduates and student internships
- Managed all selection and assessment activities, including application screening, candidate ranking, assessment days and offer decisions
- Head facilitator for all assessment centers and wash-up panels across Europe
- Presented the overall graduate recruitment strategy and final outcomes to senior stakeholders
Education
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
University of West London
London, England01.2014
CIPD LEVEL 5 HRM -
Farnborough College
United Kingdom01.2012
Skills
- Full Cycle Recruitment
- First in Class Candidate Management
- Highly Effective Attraction and Retention Strategies
- Employer branding
- Talent management
- Recruitment strategy
- Stakeholder engagement
- Team leadership
- Change management
Certification
CIPD Professional
Accomplishments
- Highlights: Winner of: The National AGR Award: “Best Graduate Selection & Assessment Strategy” 2014
- Winner of: The Centrica, Resourcing Team award: “Most innovative Person" 2013
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Manager
O2E Brands
04.2022 - Current
Head of Recruitment
Verifile
04.2019 - 03.2020
Senior Recruitment Specialist
Impact Recruitment
06.2018 - 03.2022
HR Recruiter
TransLink
07.2017 - 06.2018
Delivery Manager (Europe)
AB InBev
06.2014 - 01.2015
Talent Manager
Centrica
02.2013 - 06.2014
Recruitment Manager
Hitachi Data Systems
03.2010 - 02.2013
Master of Arts - Human Resource Management
University of West London
CIPD LEVEL 5 HRM -
Farnborough College
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