Head of People and Culture

• Aug 2021 - Present

Manager, Talent Acquisition - RT

• Jun 2017 - Present

Recruitment Advisor

• Jul 2016 - May 2017

Principal Consultant

• 2010 - 2015

Senior Recruitment Consultant

• Jul 2013 - Aug 2014

HR Specialist/Manager

• Jun 2007 - May 2013

Accountable for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of operational HR activities in the areas of recruitment and selection, performance management, employee relations, and organizational development, to ensure a high quality, consistent and streamlined approach to service delivery• Liaise and collaborate with management and employees at all levels across the company, in an advisory or consulting capacity on matters pertaining to Human Resources, respecting all reporting structures, direct reports, professional colleagues and managers as well as employees responsible for relationships with external contacts and their respective organizations.Coordinating all recruiting and selection activities for the company including: working with hiring managers to determine candidate requirements; ensuring approval prior to the commencement of any hiring activities; drafting position descriptions and job postings; proactively recommending recruitment strategies; liaising with third-party external recruiters (where applicable) to help expedite the recruitment process.Maintain a contemporary orientation program including presentation and delivery of all requisite company information, benefits package, policies and procedures, introduction to the company Performance Management Process. Coordinate quarterly New Employee Sessions and conduct “Mini-Orientations” on an ongoing basis.Provide coaching and guidance to employees, and managers with respect to career management, compensation, staffing initiatives, performance management and employee relations. Assist company Health and Safety Committee; ensure that all First Responders Certifications are up to dateCommunicate with all employees and managers in a tactful and discreet manner with respect to Human Resource / Employee Relations issues, in order to troubleshoot, resolve or escalate matters, while working with the appropriate Manager or Director

Corporate Technical Recruiter Specialist / HR Coordinator

• Sep 2004 - Jun 2007

Compugen is one of Canada's largest privately-owned and operated IT Infrastructure and Lifecycle Management services providers. As member of a three-person Canadian HR team directly supporting approximately 720 employees nationally performed the following duties:Solely responsible for all technical requirements; in a fast-paced, demanding, high-tech environment (first level technical through to Enterprise Management. Responsible for employee expansion by 45%Previous experience in multi-tasking recruitment projects will be imperative as the candidate will be responsible for numerous positions at any given time.Responsible and accountable for the recruitment and selection activities including:Implemented Compugen's employee wellness programLiaising with department manager in regards to RFP and RQI's.Enhanced Referral Employee Program. Preparation of in-house postings and newspaper advertisements, Liaising with employment agencies and government agencies.Screening resumes, pre-screening applicants, interviewing and rating candidates.Conducting reference checks and security clearances and assisting with selection decisions. Processed payroll administration.

HR Recruitment Specialist and Coordinator

• Sep 2004 - Jun 2007

Provide support directly to staff in the areas of employee counselling, specific consulting assignments, policy interpretation, training and development advice, Employment Equity administration, Staff Purchase administration, and special programs and projects. Proven track record of recruitment of all level of positions. Previous experience in multi-tasking recruitment projects will be imperative as the candidate will be responsible for multiple positions at any given time.Employee relations Career counseling - assistance with career development of staffOrganizational planning - assistance with functional assessment and

Recruiting / Placement Coordinator

• Jan 2004 - Aug 2004

Personnel Opportunities Ltd. provides contract, temporary and permanent personnel services. The range of applicants they place covers a broad spectrum: all office support staff, customer service, sales, computer specialists, financial/accounting personnel, as well as supervisory and management positions, both unilingual and bilingual. Responsibilities included the following: Recruited for the Temporary & Permanent Division (Industrial -Senior Management positions) Managed client and applicant databaseUpdated and processed Quality Assurance procedures for employeesOrganized upcoming job fairsManaged and resolved logistical issues between employees and clients on site Responsible for several new clients by the use of cold contact calls or by referral