Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Experienced Workforce and Talent Acquisition Advisor with a demonstrated history of working in the corporate as well as non profit industry. Skilled in Talent Acquisition; Human Resources; Workplace Advising; Business Development; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Management; Event Planning; Training; and Facilitation.
-Managed full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding candidates for various roles -Partnered with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop targeted recruitment strategies -Conducted reference checks, negotiate job offers, and support onboarding processes -Ensured diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) best practices are embedded in all recruitment efforts. -Utilized SmartRecruiters and other HRIS systems to manage candidate pipelines, report, and ensure compliance with hiring best practices -Developed and execute innovative sourcing strategies, including social media recruiting, networking, and talent mapping -Maintained accurate records and provide recruitment analytics -Stayed current on recruitment trends and employment legislation to ensure best practices
-Team Lead -Supported and advised employers on their Talent Acquisition strategies -Led intentional and targeted business development growing organizational partnerships significantly -Provided hands on training regarding processes and best practices that were used when planning and coordinating events -Built formal processes to be replicated across the WFA team. -Provided direction to team members regarding events in terms of planning guidelines and coordination of overall event scheduling -Liaised with the marketing department -Provided strategic direction to team regarding employer relationship development and alignment with employer deliverables
-Engaged in consultation, and ongoing discussion with employers, provide strategic support and action plans to assist employers with developing inclusive work environments through recruitment and training -Organized and supported high volume recruitment for various industries -Provided relevant and up-to-date information on how to help employers discover new pools of skilled workers in demographics they may not have considered -Dispeled myths and works to remove stigmas attached to the employment of underrepresented demographics in the community -Organized and led projects such as hiring and job fairs, growing employer participation and commitment by 75% in less than two years as well as organized and facilitated regular DE&I webinars for HR and business professionals -Shared information on current and future labour market and workforce trends with employers -Maintained a strong understanding of organizational culture and issues facing employers with the current economy across a variety of industries -Business development to foster new community partner relationships -Cochair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
-Led full cycle recruitment process for various positions across the organization. Effectively hired top skilled candidates that supported the organizational operations strategy. -Provided professional and transparent experience for candidates from application stage to offer, evaluating skill level and fit, lead the interview and offer process, including phone screens, reference checks, and closing offer. -Established and maintained relationships with hiring managers, including collaborating to understand their unique needs and developing and implementing hiring plans to provide a qualified candidate pool. -Responded to employee and manager inquiries on a variety of HR issues and advised on best practices and solutions by utilizing relevant policies and procedures to address issues and inquiries. -Assisted managers and employees with conflict management, discipline, performance issues, and change management. Addressed HR related questions and concerns from managers and employees. -Understood the training needs of employees in the organization to offer learning solutions for both professional and personal development. Worked with subject matter experts to coordinate and deliver training offerings that would help increase employee engagement. -Work collaboratively with the HR team to identify, develop, and implement HR strategy, policy, programs and practices that meet the needs of the organization. This included the ongoing review and maintenance of all HR policies, procedures and Employee Handbook for the Operational Management System (OMS) and Operational Management Manuals (OMM). -Performed validation and recommendation of salary ranges for various positions using several databases based on responsibilities and requirements of the job -Lead the development and maintained SharePoint web-based portal for employees on Human Resources information. -Assisted in change management for company reorganization with a focus on HR structure redesign
-Conducted interviews with clients to complete career and employment assessments and obtains relevant information; this includes assessment of job search skills, knowledge, and job readiness to establish action plans towards employment -Coordinated career coaching sessions to identify gaps and create action plans -Utilized assessment tools when needed; assisted clients in analyzing and synthesizing career exploration information -Provided ongoing communication with internal staff in regards to status of clients and their service plans including revisions, updates, and completion