abjnyn@r.postjobfree.com Shelley
MBA in Human Resources, CHRP (in progress)
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email: abjnyn@r.postjobfree.com
Objective
Efficient communicator, proactive problem solver with a unique perspective
on the latest HR techniques, seeking to provide top quality HR support to
ensure a competitive advantage in the workplace.
Qualification Highlights
. Self-motivated human resource professional, successful in leading cross-
functional project teams by cultivating and promoting effective working
relationships.
. Proven record of top performance in recruiting professional and
managerial candidates.
. Goal driven person with proven track record of formulating and
establishing strategic plans, policies, work assignments and solutions
within allotted time and resources.
. Excellent communication and problem solving skills in dealing with
diverse groups.
Professional Experience
March 2004 - October 2008 RBC Financial Group, Toronto, Canada
(www.rbc.com)
Dec '05 - October 2008 Specialist, Temporary Staffing &
Vendor Management, Recruitment and Learning
. Responsible for overseeing operational management of service delivery
through sourced vendors for contingent staffing, which includes IT
staffing, Professional contracting and temporary staffing. (Including
issue resolution, process clarification for end users and vendor contract
compliance).
. As a member of the Vendor Management team, was jointly responsible for a
$9MM cost reduction on recruitment vendor spend in 2006, 2007 and 2008
(achieved and on-track).
. Offered subject matter expertise to recruitment team, hiring managers and
the HR community on recruitment vendor management
. Responsible for the design and development of reporting on contingent
staffing activities enterprise-wide (usage, spend, compliance etc).
. Provided input into the design and the implementation of an enterprise-
wide contingent workforce management to enable increased management
reporting capability, mitigate organizational risks associated with
contingent workers, and reduce overall cost of delivery to the
organization
. Provided data analysis of preferred vendor reports and created new
reports to enhance visibility into contingent workforce utilization.
. Participated in quarterly service level agreement/performance reviews for
sourced vendors.
. Managed reporting requirements for cost saving initiatives, including
development of scorecards.
. Identified process improvement opportunities to support cost-efficient
delivery of contingent staffing services.
. Involved in development of new sourced vendor agreements via RFI's and
RFQ's.
. Conducted external benchmarking and provided research reports to
executives and management.
Oct '04 - Dec '05 Recruitment Manager, Contact Centres
. Lead, managed and coached a high performing team of Recruitment
professionals (8) to deliver the strategic priorities, while
demonstrating our RBC values and consistently linking our performance to
enabling a superior client experience.
. Executed cost effective recruitment solutions to source, attract, assess,
select, hire and onboard the right talent to meet the needs of the
business partners.
. Lead / actively participated in projects related to Recruitment
efficiency, effectiveness of process and increased capability of
Recruitment team members..
. Provided consistent interpretation of Recruitment related policies and
guidelines to the Recruitment team.
. Developed a solid understanding of assigned platform/business/segment and
maintained strong relationships with managers, HR business partners and
other internal groups.
. Acted as a liaison between the business and other centralized components
of Recruitment (e.g. operations, sourcing and external partnerships,
vendor, etc.)
. Championed diversity, consulted with business and RLA on diversity
recruitment and ensured goals are met
. Lead team to increase efficiency and cut cost in recruitment process as
appropriate
. Ensured ethical and legally defendable procedures / practices are in
place and that all relevant regulations are being followed (e.g. SOX,
privacy, diversity, etc.)
. Constantly ensured R&L strategic priorities are communicated and
effectively implemented
. Reviewed and documented the process flows and procedures in Recruitment,
which are being currently used as a tool for ongoing trainings for new
recruiters and for process reviews.
Mar '04 - Oct '04 Recruitment Consultant, Contact
Centres
. Responsible for the full recruitment cycle of candidates for Royal Direct
(RBC Visa Call Centre)
. Responsible for conducting prescreen and behavioral interviews
. Worked closely and efficiently with the concerned managers, providing
updates and status on requisitions
. Conducted Tier 1 sourcing activities (i.e., People Click, Workopolis,
Auto Recruiter, employee and executive referral and retention candidates)
effectively.
. Responsible to build and maintain pipeline of candidates for reoccurring
and hard-to-fill roles.
. Proactively provided the managers with recommendations on sourcing and
selection, provided support in interpreting assessment tool results and
facilitate employment offers.
. Liaised with Recruitment managers and other HR/Recruitment and Learning
resources to discuss sourcing strategies and vendor cost reduction.
. Ensured timely feedback to all candidates who entered the interview
process.
. Tracked recruitment progress through RMS and takes accountability for
increased efficiency in the recruitment process, adhering to RMS
protocol/guidelines and tracked all recruitment activity (end to end)
through RMS.
. Champion diversity - Used Tier 1 sources to recruit diverse candidates
and leverages diverse candidate pipelines.
Aug 2000 - Aug 2003 BinGhalib Group of Companies Dubai, UAE
Human Resource Generalist
. Formulated and administered various policies, strategic plan for the
group of companies.
. Conferred with management to identify personnel needs, reviewed resumes,
screened and interviewed applicants to obtain work history, education,
job skills and recruited prime professionals.
. Developed and introduced internal job posting program enhancing the
morale.
. Made public presentations in schools, colleges and job fairs to attract
applicants (career Fairs).
. Constantly upgraded the health and safety programs, educated and promoted
safety measures
. Responded efficiently to inquiries of the employees regarding policies,
procedures and safety measures.
. Formulated and implemented the performance appraisal system for the group
of seven companies ensuring effectiveness, compliance and equity within
organization.
. Identified training needs and coordinated management training for the
employees
. Administered employee benefit plans, personnel transactions such as
hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews and terminations.
. Assisted the General Manager in the appropriate resolution of employee
relations' issues and reduced absenteeism and employee turnover.
. Designed and executed new employee on-boarding program fostering positive
attitude towards company.
May 2000 - July 2000 Golden Key Management Consultants
Dubai, UAE
Recruiting Consultant
Reviewed job orders and matched applicants with job requirements
Screened the applications and crosschecked references and interview the candidates.
Recruited candidates from abroad for various job placements in Dubai.
Worked with foreign recruiting agencies and entered into contracts
1999 - Feb 2000 Kurunchi Farms Consultants Ltd. India
Sales Consultant & Human Resources Co-ordinator
Reported directly to the sales manager and liaison with the personnel manager
Assisted HR in designing staff incentive programs and staff training programs.
Represented the management in the union meetings.
Identified training needs and coordinated training programs in the corporate
office.
To market farm products to the end user and to ensure targets for the region are
met.
Supervised and motivated a team of 6 Engineers and over achieved sales targets.
Supported product development and launching of new agricultural products
Evaluated and monitored closely the levels of customer satisfaction through market
research and surveys.
Liaison with external agencies like advertising, design, media, etc to manage
publicity and promotion of different products
Project management.
Education
CHRP (In Progress) Completed 8 Courses
(Certified Human Resources Professional)
1997 - 1999 Bharathiar University India
M.B.A., Master of Business Administration (Human Resources & Marketing).
1993 - 1997 Allahabad Agricultural Deemed University India
B.Sc., Bachelor of Science (Agriculture).
Computer Skills
MS Office-MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS outlook, MS Visio, Internet, HRIS and
People Click
Project Undertaken
"Evaluating the Effectiveness of Performance Appraisal System" for Indian Airlines
Ltd. Madras, India. Awarded the "BEST PROJECT" by the Bharathiar University.