Sophia Tantses
Toronto,ON
Summary
Dynamic Global Talent Acquisition Leader with over 20 years of experience in spearheading enterprise-wide recruitment strategies across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Proven ability to deliver over 1,000 hires annually across diverse functions, including corporate, executive, technical, operations, commercial, and G&A. Notable achievements include reducing time-to-fill by 77%, increasing diverse hires by 35%, and maintaining over 90% candidate satisfaction. Expertise in scaling talent acquisition operations across 16 global companies while integrating RPO and AI-driven tools, complemented by a strong commitment to embedding inclusive hiring practices.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Talent Acquisition, Science & Technology Platform
Beckman Coulter Canada LP (A Danaher Company)
09.2023 - Current
- Directed global recruiting roadmap for 16 operating companies within the Science & Technology Platform.
- Ran a hiring model via RPO, and internal team of 10 recruiters and 1 Sr. Mgr.), and cross-functional partnerships to fuel aggressive growth in Science, Engineering, Software, IT, AI, Digital and Technical Sales/Operations.
- Delivered proactive sourcing & strategic projects to enhance efficiency and build high-quality, scalable talent pipelines.
- Instituted KPI-driven performance rigor and standard work to elevate TA delivery: 57 days TTF, 77% on time delivery, 2% agency use.
- Forged strategic partnerships with executives and HRVPs to align hiring with business goals and workforce planning.
- Championed DEI across all TA initiatives, owning KPIs and driving measurable impact in diverse slate representation.
- Strategic partner as Business Relationship Manager for PALL Corporation; support hiring initiatives and improve key TA metrics.
Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Life Sciences Platform
Beckman Coulter Canada LP
09.2019 - 08.2023
- Drove the TA strategy across 8 Life Sciences companies for scale of enterprise-wide hiring, plus directly executing VP-level searches.
- Built and led a high-performing team of 8–12 senior recruiters, driving excellence across R&D, Technical, Ops, Commercial, and G&A.
- Engineered a scalable global hiring model integrating RPO, internal TA, and cross-functional partnerships to meet growth targets.
- Guided proactive sourcing and workforce planning strategies that reduced time-to-fill and elevated candidate quality.
- Owned the global TA roadmap—branding, sourcing, university programs, and KPI rigor—aligned with Danaher’s strategic vision.
- Advanced DEI through targeted initiatives, achieving 94% diverse slate representation in APAC; served on LGBTQ ARG Steering Committee (2023–2024).
Global Manager, Talent Acquisition & Mobility
SCIEX
10.2017 - 09.2019
- Delivered global TA strategy and execution across three operating companies, recruiting senior-level talent and driving performance.
- Managed a team of 7–12 senior recruiters, aligning KPIs with business goals and delivering consistent, high-impact outcomes.
- Developed enterprise-wide recruiting strategies with a strong focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Directed employer branding and sourcing initiatives while managing vendor relationships, contracts, and service levels in partnership with platform leadership.
Global Manager, Talent Acquisition & Mobility
SCIEX
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Executed global TA strategies, reducing time-to-fill by 39% and saving $387K through process optimization and pipeline development.
- Cut agency spend by $400K via strategic branding, pipelining, in-house capability building, and conducting a Kaizen in Biologics.
- Oversaw full-cycle recruitment across NA for G&A, Commercial, R&D, Software/IT, and Operations, while overseeing global executive searches, vendor management, mobility programs, and diverse hiring with 50/50 diverse slates and target of 30% diverse hires.
Project Consultant, Talent Acquisition
Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.
07.2012 - 04.2013
- Built Huawei Canada’s national campus Co-Op and internship program with the University of Waterloo, while managing executive recruitment and cross-border expatriate assignments.
- Created Huawei’s Employer Value Proposition and launched Canadian social media strategy to elevate talent attraction & branding.
Manager, Talent Acquisition, Corporate Team
ROGERS Communications Inc.
08.2011 - 06.2012
- Built and managed a high-performing team, overseeing internal hiring and executive search delivery across all functions.
- Chaired an in-house executive recruitment model, reducing external search spend and improving time-to-hire and quality metrics.
- Directed cross-functional TA initiatives for Taleo upgrades, onboarding enhancements, social media integration, and advising on role design and market trends.
Senior Recruitment Consultant
ROGERS Communications Inc.
09.2010 - 08.2011
- Built and managed a high-performing team, overseeing internal hiring and executive search delivery across all functions.
- Chaired an in-house executive recruitment model, reducing external search spend and improving time-to-hire and quality metrics.
- Directed cross-functional TA initiatives for Taleo upgrades, onboarding enhancements, social media integration, and advising on role design and market trends.
Recruitment Manager
TELUS Communications Inc.
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Steered full-cycle recruitment for corporate & executive roles nationwide, delivering exceptional candidate and client experiences.
- Restructured recruitment operations, saving $100K in agency fees through process optimization and vendor management.
- Piloted campus recruitment strategy with leading Universities and enhanced diversity hiring via OUT on Bay St LGBTQ career fair.
National Recruitment Manager & Corporate Executive Recruiter
Consumer Impact Marketing
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Directed 15 recruiters across high-volume, retail, campus and executive hiring, oversaw workflow, performance, and data report outs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Legal Philosophy (Minor in Gender Relations)
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO- ST GEORGE CAMPUS
TorontoMELAB Certificate - English Language Proficiency
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor MichiganSkills
- Relationship building, coach, mentor, and influencer
- Strategic planning and results oriented
- Analytical & reporting
- Proactive, dynamic, and making things "happen"
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and can work cross functionally
- Able to lead, energize, and influence a wide spectrum of people to achieve exceptional performance
Certification
- Leadership & Talent Development
- Lead with Change Management (ADKAR) – 2025
- Danaher MLP – Management Leadership Program– 2021, Managing Matters Leadership Program– 2012
- RDW Advanced Certified Trainer– 2023/2024, RDW Certified Trainer– 2018-2022
- Coaching & Communication:
- Crucial Conversations– 2014, Essential Impact Accelerator Coaching Certification – 2012
- Assessment & Analytics:
- One Model Data Training– 2023 & 2024, Predictive Index Management Analyst – 2008, 2010, 2012
- Continuous Improvement:
- Problem Solving Program Training– 2025, Kaizen Leader & Participant– 2016–2018, DBSL Course– 2015
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director Talent Acquisition, Science & Technology Platform
Beckman Coulter Canada LP (A Danaher Company)
09.2023 - Current
Director, Global Talent Acquisition, Life Sciences Platform
Beckman Coulter Canada LP
09.2019 - 08.2023
Global Manager, Talent Acquisition & Mobility
SCIEX
10.2017 - 09.2019
Global Manager, Talent Acquisition & Mobility
SCIEX
01.2013 - 01.2017
Project Consultant, Talent Acquisition
Huawei Technologies Canada Co., Ltd.
07.2012 - 04.2013
Manager, Talent Acquisition, Corporate Team
ROGERS Communications Inc.
08.2011 - 06.2012
Senior Recruitment Consultant
ROGERS Communications Inc.
09.2010 - 08.2011
Recruitment Manager
TELUS Communications Inc.
06.2008 - 07.2010
National Recruitment Manager & Corporate Executive Recruiter
Consumer Impact Marketing
03.2006 - 06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology & Legal Philosophy (Minor in Gender Relations)
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO- ST GEORGE CAMPUS
MELAB Certificate - English Language Proficiency
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN