Sogol Hamidi
Senior Talent Acquisition Professional
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 5 years in full-cycle recruitment, adept at managing every stage from sourcing to onboarding. Specializes in developing and executing tailored recruitment strategies to fulfill specific role requirements and attract high-quality candidates. Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining strong talent pipelines, collaborating with hiring managers, and optimizing recruitment processes to enhance candidate experience and organizational fit. Known for a strategic approach that drives successful hiring outcomes and aligns with company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
The Acquisition Group
03.2023 - Current
- Driving full-cycle recruitment for 20+ roles simultaneously, achieving a 95% hiring success rate and reducing time-to-fill by 25% through innovative sourcing and selection strategies.
- Building a dynamic talent pipeline of 200+ passive candidates quarterly by leveraging advanced headhunting techniques, referrals, and strategic market research to support the organization’s growth across multiple departments.
- Mentoring and developing a high-performing team of 7 junior recruiters, leading to a 40% increase in sourcing efficiency and enhanced candidate experience scores.
- Cultivating strong partnerships with executives and hiring managers to align recruitment strategies with business goals, resulting in a 20% improvement in diversity hiring and overall workforce quality.
- Actively representing the organization at industry conferences and networking events to stay ahead of talent acquisition trends, contributing to a 30% improvement in best practices and competitive positioning.
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
ScalePad
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Streamlined internal interview processes, enhancing evaluation consistency and efficiency by 30% across the organization, leading to a more structured and fair candidate assessment experience.
- Reduced time-to-fill for critical roles by 20% through strategic relationship-building with hiring managers, ensuring a precise alignment of recruitment efforts with their unique needs and priorities.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages, aligning with company budget constraints and internal equity standards, which resulted in a 15% increase in offer acceptance rates and strengthened the company’s competitive positioning.
- Spearheaded high-profile executive search efforts, successfully placing 10+ senior leaders by collaborating closely with senior leadership teams to identify, attract, and secure top-tier talent for critical roles.
- Led and facilitated monthly comprehensive training sessions for hiring managers, covering effective interviewing techniques, unconscious bias, and legal compliance, significantly enhancing recruitment practices and reducing interview-related errors by 25%.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cymax Group Technologies/Freight Club
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Acted as a brand ambassador, passionately educating candidates about the company’s dynamic culture, career growth pathways, comprehensive benefits, and unique advantages, resulting in higher candidate engagement and brand perception.
- Optimized sourcing networks and developed innovative, proactive strategies to directly source top-tier candidates, expanding the talent pool by 35% and enhancing the quality of hires across all departments.
- Collaborated with company leaders on change management and innovative talent solutions, enhancing the company’s competitive edge in the job market.
- Implemented a data-driven, continuous improvement approach to talent acquisition, leveraging key performance metrics to enhance recruitment effectiveness by 20% and drive strategic hiring outcomes.
- Actively championed diversity and inclusion, launching targeted recruitment initiatives that increased hires from underrepresented groups by 25%, fostering a more inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
Sales Operations Manager
Vorwerk Canada
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Recruited, trained, and led a high-performing sales team, achieving consistent target attainment and expanding the branch’s capacity by growing from 2 to 5 team leaders and from 25 to 81 sales consultants in one year.
- Implemented standardized communication processes, reducing internal email volume and enhancing field efficiency across the branch.
- Developed and executed strategic sales and operational policies, driving 110% year-over-year growth within 10 months by optimizing performance and aligning with corporate goals.
- Analyzed sales metrics to identify trends and opportunities, refining the overall operational strategy to enhance productivity and sales effectiveness.
- Managed branch P&L, partnering with finance to set budgets for sales initiatives and ensuring disciplined expense management.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Canada Drives
12.2019 - 09.2020
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment and selection process for over 50 roles annually, maintaining a 95% offer acceptance rate and reducing time-to-hire by 30%.
- Developed and executed talent acquisition strategies that increased the pipeline of diverse candidates by 40% and supported both immediate and long-term hiring goals.
- Optimized the recruitment process, resulting in a 25% increase in hiring efficiency and a significant improvement in candidate quality and experience.
- Collaborated with the Talent Acquisition Manager to establish a sourcing strategy and roadmap that reduced hiring costs by 15% while attracting high-caliber talent.
- Partnered with managers and stakeholders to align candidate profiles with the business's evolving needs, contributing to a 20% improvement in hiring accuracy and retention rates.
Senior Sales Training Advisor
Yellow Pages Canada
08.2019 - 12.2019
- Facilitated comprehensive initial and ongoing strategic sales training for over 100 new Media Account Consultants, equipping them with the skills and strategies needed to excel and drive performance in a competitive market.
- Collaborated closely with sales leaders to support the hiring, onboarding, and tailored coaching of face-to-face and tele-sales consultants, resulting in a 20% increase in new hire productivity and faster ramp-up times.
- Served as a critical liaison between sales, training, and operations teams, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of training programs across the organization, with a 95% satisfaction rate from participants.
- Cultivated a strong internal talent pipeline by developing next-generation sales leaders and coaches through specialized programs like Coaching 101, Facilitation 101, and First-Leader Basics, boosting internal promotions by 30%.
- Empowered teams and enhanced sales capabilities through targeted leadership development initiatives, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
- Maintained accurate records of employee training history to track progress and identify future needs
Learning & Development Specialist
Shaw Communications - Shaw Business
01.2014 - 08.2019
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to identify knowledge and skill gaps, driving the development of targeted training programs that improved employee performance by 30%.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning by advocating for and implementing ongoing professional development opportunities, resulting in a 25% increase in employee engagement in training activities.
- Developed customized training materials tailored to various industries, enhancing relevance and effectiveness for diverse audiences.
- Evaluated training effectiveness by tracking participant progress and collecting feedback, leading to a 20% improvement in training outcomes and satisfaction scores.
- Led cross-functional teams in creating innovative solutions to address critical business challenges, contributing to a 15% increase in operational efficiency.
Education
UBC Sauder School of Business, Real Estate
01.2009 - 2010.01
Langara College - General Studies
01.2006 - 2008.05
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
The Acquisition Group
03.2023 - Current
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
ScalePad
01.2022 - 01.2023
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cymax Group Technologies/Freight Club
10.2020 - 01.2022
Sales Operations Manager
Vorwerk Canada
10.2020 - 11.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Canada Drives
12.2019 - 09.2020
Senior Sales Training Advisor
Yellow Pages Canada
08.2019 - 12.2019
Learning & Development Specialist
Shaw Communications - Shaw Business
01.2014 - 08.2019
UBC Sauder School of Business, Real Estate
01.2009 - 2010.01
Langara College - General Studies
01.2006 - 2008.05
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