JAVAIRIA AMER, MBA

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Objective

To pursue Talent Acquisition expert role that will utilize my 17 years of local & international experience in driving, developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies, programs & processes to support top talent across the organization.

Areas of key expertise include

ATS (Kenexa, Taleo, PeopleFluent & WorkDay)

Candidate Assessments (SHL, Caliper & DISC)

Social Media (LinkedIn) & Web-based Sourcing

SAP, PeopleSoft & HRIS database management

Building Strong Networks/Client Relationships

On-boarding & Orientation Process

Offer Negotiation & Closing

Expert communicator

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mat – Leave Mar’2016 - present

AstraZeneca Aug’2015 – Feb’2016 (contract)

Partner, Talent Acquisition

Managed end to end recruitment activities project as on-site

Lead and liaised with hiring managers (in business functions such as Sales, Marketing, Scientific Affairs), candidates, local HR team, US Recruitment Services team and local RPO employees.

Managed recruitment requisitions for AZ Canada - in partnership with RPO CRMs/Recruiters and Human Resources Business Partners.

Ensured effective recruitment processes are in place, with regular reviews and process improvements.

Partnered with Recruitment and HR Business Partners to perform compensation analysis, gain offer approval and present offers to candidates.

Partnered with HR, Recruitment and RPO colleagues to carry out recruitment campaign plans including selection criteria, candidate sources, timelines, and diversity.

Partnered with HR, Recruitment and RPO colleagues to craft & deliver effective coaching & training to Hiring Managers regarding the best practices in attracting, assessing and acquiring top talent.

Compiled and distributed recruitment tools including interview guides and other relevant information for hiring managers.

Researched and evaluated marketing and recruitment sources, (professional/educational institutions, job fairs, web sites, publications, specialist search consultants, social media and researchers).

Supported on-boarding activities for new hires and acting as local HR resource for enterprise on-boarding program.

Mackenzie Investments Jun’2015 – Aug’2015 (short-term contract)

Recruitment Consultant

Worked closely with HR business partners, and the Business to develop integrated and business-focused talent solutions.

Provided high touch support for senior level new hires as well as those who were ready for a career move to ensure a smooth transition from an employee experience standpoint.

Lead workforce planning from a talent perspective by integrating internal talent and succession gaps with external talent

BAYER Canada Apr’2015-Jun’2015 (short-term contract)

Partner, Talent Acquisition

Delivered high quality end-to-end recruitment strategy and process. This included working with lines of business to understand talent requirements, developed search strategies and manage process from need to hire.

Leading interviews & hiring manager interview process, managed debrief discussions and the offer process, including preparation of compensation recommendations and presenting / negotiating offers.

Managed relationships with staffing agencies and other business partners to facilitate the generation of high quality candidates and ensured they delivered a consistent and favorable candidate experience.

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (PwC) Jun’ 2014 – Jan’ 2015 (contract)

Talent Acquisition Manager, Tax

Lead recruitment and selection process for experienced hire activities for the GTA & SWO region.

Worked closely with Sr. business stakeholders (including HR Director & Functional Business Leaders) to formulate and deliver recruitment/sourcing strategies.

Coached one talent acquisition specialist and business hiring managers through talent attraction and selection best practices.

Provided regular communication and accurate updates and relevant management information.

Developed sourcing strategies, marketing campaign, branding and career website information (input to national programs, execute regional plans in alignment with national standards).

Developed robust pipeline of candidates through a sourcing strategy which considers all facets of potential talent pools, including international hires, PwC assignees (long and short term) and Canadian experienced hires.

Worked with hiring teams to review and validate job descriptions and completed necessary job requisitions, ensuring consistent language and branding and maintained a current repository of descriptions.

Negotiated and finalized job offer details with HR and hiring managers.

In partnership with our centralized service center, lead the coordination of security issues on background checks.

Liaised with the global mobility team regarding hiring needs in the market (e.g., to post hiring needs globally etc.).

Ensured talent processes are followed and continuous improvement to metrics management is achieved. Ensured standards for quality and speed of execution were met in the overall talent attraction process.

Negotiated staffing service level agreements where necessary and managed agency engagement and relationships, ensured agreed timelines were met and expectations were clearly and effectively managed.

GLAXOSMITHKLINE Jun’ 2013 – May 2014 (contract)

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Proactively sourced, qualify and introduced top talent for current and upcoming mid~senior level positions.

Worked closely with the TA team, HR Business Partner and business departments to gain a solid understanding of the staffing needs of the organization.

Built relationships, leverage networks and initiate communication with top talent for future opportunities.

Identified and utilize social media channels, job boards (i.e. LinkedIn Groups), database mining to promote open positions and to identify relevant talent.

Coached and provided support for the hiring manager in the job offer negotiation process to help ensure a positive outcome.

Built/maintained pipeline of candidates for recurring and hard-to-fill roles through appropriate and targeted sourcing.

Served as a professional brand ambassador for GSK, promoting our unique value proposition and affirming GSK’s position in the market as an employer of choice.

Developed and maintained working relationships with HR Partners and Hiring Managers within the business areas to provide assistance with recruiting needs, job vacancy specifications and to make recommendations on optimum sourcing channels.

DELOITTE Jan’ 2013 – May 2013 (contract)

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Supported the development of the recruitment and sourcing program, strategy, process and policy with input from Talent Advisors, under the direction of the Recruiting Lead for Internal Firm Services.

Contributed to developing a comprehensive plan to identify and attract top talent for the assigned client group

Partnered with the assigned client group to build a recruitment plan with timelines and approvals reflecting the Talent Plan

Managed candidates post initial screen through screening interviews, following the process through to rejection or offer and acceptance

Ensured candidates are tracked according to established Applicant Tracking System (Taleo) workflows and processes

Devised and execute strategies to pursue specific experienced hiring initiatives, such as promotion of Talent Scout (Employee Referral Program) and other referral channels, as well as mobility channels through other Deloitte member firms.

WAL-MART Sep’ 2011 – Dec’2012

Talent Acquisition / Lead Campus Recruitment – Corporate Office

Partnered with Talent Acquisition (TA) team in end-to-end recruitment cycle for corporate office

Lead Campus Recruitment & summer job campaign for targeted schools across Canada.

Partnered with multiple parties such as TA team, Social Media/Communications Team, key business partners & external vendors to implement project plan as outlined to senior management for Campus Recruitment.

Established innovative strategies for attracting & hire Gen Y through social media & networking.

Created & fostered relationships with Universities, diverse professional organizations, Canadian Association of Career Educators & Employers (CACEE) & provincial institute in Ontario (ICAO) to attract & recruit alumni to ensure Walmart's campus initiatives are innovative, targeted & effective

Organize & host on-campus events or internal events such as information sessions, mock interviews, panel discussions, networking & engagement events.

Built strong brand image on campus for Wal-Mart as the employer of choice by maintaining positive relationships with campuses

Partnered with TA Director to plan & execute strategies that ensure maximum engagement of human resource capital while actively managing headcount targets & assisting in budget management.

Reporting: Preparation & delivery of Weekly/Quarterly Business Reviews, metrics & key indicators/reports for deep dive on staffing performance & activity across Canada delivering consolidated area information.

PEPSICO Jun’2008- May’2011

Lead Recruiter – Staffing & Development

Promoted to this high-volume recruiting position to build world-class recruiting function in a diverse environment, my role encompasses full gamut of HR responsibilities:

Partnered with Senior Executives & VPs to lead staffing activities in managing their recruitment needs both locally as well across Asia Pacific Middle East & Africa (AMEA) sector.

Provided best practice advice on all aspects of Talent Acquisition managing full-cycle recruitment while also providing overall strategic direction to the function.

Created strategic workforce plan & built, train & lead recruiting team to successfully execute the plan.

Collaborated with centralized recruitment department to utilize the existing ATS platform to track applicant pool.

Acted as coach to hiring managers & HR Managers on recruitment processes & developing strategic solutions.

Utilized a wide range of methods to generate candidate flow, including internet postings, internal & external networking & referral programs.

Advised job applicants on employment requirements & managers & employees on staffing policies & procedures.

Developed & maintained working relationships with executives, hiring managers & HR partners to understand current & future recruitment needs & to determine optimum sourcing strategies.

Greatly enhanced candidate screening by working closely with hiring managers to understand their business requirements.

Played an active role on work force planning & succession/people planning projects

Negotiated settlements/offer letters & coordinated termination of employment process.

Led full-cycle on-Boarding & Orientation for all new comers & transfer employees.

Partnered with Compensation & Benefits team to support relocation of employees with required logistics: i.e., external vendor contacts, temp accommodation bookings, general queries, & connections to immigration support.

Organization Management & Development Processes:

Efficiently managed employee rewards & recognition program across all of Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region (AMEA) 66,000 employees.

Partnered with managers to plan & execute strategies that ensure maximum engagement of human resource capital while actively managing headcount targets.

Provided leadership & coordinate activities related to PepsiCo organization’s Health Survey rollout & result analysis for all of AMEA.

Tracked / compile gender diversity forecasts & turnover analysis across AMEA.

Played major role in supporting Executive Staffing & Development team in implementing Organization Management Development processes (360 feedback, Organization Health & Safety, Manager Quality Performance Indicators)

Marketing Associate Jan’ 2006~ Jun’ 2008

Assisted Marketing Director & Brand Manager in managing marketing budget & reconciliations for Pepsi in preparing all Gulf Marketing presentations (AOP, Strategic Plan, Product launch & promotion analysis Retail Audit & Case Sales analysis.

LG ELECTRONICS INC. Nov’2003 ~ Dec’2005

Sr. Executive Assistant to the CEO & the Leadership Team

Transitioned through a series of increasingly responsible executive administrative position, supporting the CEO & his direct reports. Worked in cooperation with the CFO to plan & direct high-level administrative affairs & payroll transfer.

NEWTEK SOLUTIONS Dec’1999 ~ Nov’2003 A premier organization in distributing Enterprise Software Solutions

HR Specialist/Recruiter

Reporting to the GM I led recruitment & selection process & implemented & silhouetted company policies & procedures. Processed mapping project for the HR department & ensured efficient process flow by SMART KPI’s.

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELPOPMENT

2014 Human Resource Management Honors - Sheridan College - Canada

2013 HRPA – Member

2012 Branding/Social Media/Attraction/Trends & Best Practices - Brainstorm Group - Canada

2012 Interview Training – Investigation Consulting – Wicklander-Zulawski & Asst. - Canada

2010 MBA (with specialization in HR) – The University of Huddersfield – UK

2009 Recruitment & Selection Certificate Program – Cornell University – USA

2009 Certified SHL Occupational / Personality Assessment – South Africa

2006 Executive Management Diploma – University of Cambridge – UK

AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2006 Donald M. Kendal – GCC BU – Grand Champions – Award – PEPSICO

2007 Donald M. Kendal – GCC BU – Best Performance Award – PEPSICO

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