Manager Management

ANITA SAMPSON BINDER, M.A., B.A., R.P.R. ********@*****.***

#***,**** ******* **** *. ( Mississauga,ON L5V 2E8 ( (905)

***-**** (H) / 647-***-**** (C)

A dynamic, results-oriented H.R./Recruitment and Diversity & Inclusion

Director with extensive Financial Institution, I/T, Telecom, Insurance,

University, Food Service/Facilities Management industry experience

EMPLOYMENT

COMPASS GROUP CANADA

April 2008 to October 2014

Director of Recruiting, Diversity & Inclusion

Mississauga, ON

* Managed the Recruitment and Diversity & Inclusion departments across

Canada, including ten staff at offices in British Columbia, Alberta,

Ontario and Quebec.

* Partnered with executives, senior management and hiring managers to

develop effective recruitment strategies.

* Developed, implemented and maintained effective recruitment programs to

solidify the organization's competitive position in the marketplace.

* Developed, implemented, promoted and maintained related programs,

including: HR Planning and Forecasting, Talent Management, Retention,

College Relations, Employee Referral, Diversity

* Managed the Diversity & Inclusion function (Canada-wide) through

consultation by establishing and promoting hiring plans, ensured that

recruitment systems were fair and inclusive, promoting diversity and

inclusion in the workplace (learning and development), and ensured

compliance with the Federal Contractors Program and all applicable

legislation (audit level accountability).

* Stayed current with market conditions and tools -- labour market trends,

compensation and post secondary institution hospitality programs, and

social networking. Manage the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.

* Researched (and implemented) progressive methods to attract top talent

and achieve a diverse workforce.

* Developed advertising and promotional materials to promote Compass as an

Employer of Choice.

* Worked with Compass globally on international initiatives.

* Maintained productive relationships with search firms, job board

providers and community associations, and developed agreements for

recruiting and outsourcing requirements (lead RFPs).

* Coached, mentored and developed recruitment team members.

* Established and reported on metrics to evaluate and develop recruiting

programs and best practices.

* Managed the recruitment department budget.

YORK UNIVERSITY January 2005 to April 2008

Director, Recruitment & Employment Equity Toronto, ON

* Reporting to the AVP, Human Resources and Employee Relations, lead a team

of eight H.R. professionals to develop and deliver exceptional services

supporting all aspects of permanent recruitment (management and

unionized) and temporary recruitment through York's Temp Agency.

* Consult with university community, provide expert H.R. advice and

counsel, develop and implement strategic plans, H.R. and recruitment

tools, standard operating procedures.

* Plan and execute process improvement projects in consultation with H.R.,

ie: implementation of PeopleSoft e-Recruit, converting paper processes to

electronic media.

* Work with AVP and Directors to resolve H.R. issues, ensure compliance

with collective agreements.

* Manage the employment equity function (university-wide) through community

consultation by establishing and promoting hiring plans, ensuring that

recruitment systems are fair and inclusive, promoting diversity in the

workplace (learning and development), and ensuring compliance with the

Federal Contractors Program and all applicable legislation (audit level

accountability).

* Build and manage new faculty and staff Relocation Services and New

Employee Orientation.

* Manage departmental budget.

REDKNEE INC. November 2003 to January 2005

Manager, Human Capital Management (Global) Mississauga, ON

* Strategic partner to senior management (reporting to the CEO) -- built

relationships, created and integrated global recruitment/H.R. strategies,

and managed H.R. (globally) within this high-tech, fast-paced

telecom/software company. Managed employee relations, performance

management, high-volume technical recruitment at all levels, learning and

development, health and safety, immigration. Delivered programs and

initiatives, ensured compliance with policies and procedures.

* Hired, trained, managed and coached an effective global team of eight HR

professionals and built global recruitment strategies/capability (dropped

annual $250K spend on headhunters to $0).

* Utilized global knowledge of employment/labor standards (North America,

Europe, Asia, India) to lead teams in Mississauga, Ireland, Germany and

India.

* Re-organized department to effectively meet global H.R. needs, managed

budgets, operational strategies/plans, global H.R. policies and

procedures.

* Developed and implemented employment practices, compensation, benefits,

H.R. programs/practice.

* Conducted regular compensation surveys to maintain competitive status.

* Created and implemented performance management tools, ensured

participation and compliance.

* Developed communication strategies to inform re: policies and

procedures, projects and programs.

* Implemented manager and employee learning and development programs,

orientation program.

* Actively managed recruitment - ensured effective networking and sourcing

to hire top talent.

* Ensured H.R. data integrity within HRMS and information protection

(privacy law).

RBC FINANCIAL GROUP September 1998 to

November 2003

RBC RECRUITMENT SERVICES April 2002 to November 2003

Recruitment Manager Mississauga, ON

* Managed a team of 10 recruiters (Ontario). Supported the start-up of

Recruitment Services, bridged the transition from Adecco, performed all

H.R. functions and played a key role to deliver e-recruitment.

* Capitalized on value of sourcing group - engaged strong, effective

sourcing strategies/channels.

* Responded quickly and effectively to escalations, and took action to

prevent similar situations.

* Helped recruiters to get to know the organizations businesses -

communicated workforce needs.

* Delivered presentations to demonstrate the value of Recruitment Services

to business groups.

RBFG EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTRE (ERC)

ADECCO STAFFING SERVICES LTD. April

2000 to April 2002

Recruitment Manager

Toronto, ON

* Built, managed and coached a 25-recruiter team (Ontario Region).

Performed all H.R. functions to support RBC business groups and

HR/Executive.

* Managed I/T Recruitment Team and off-site regional recruiters nationally

from January to July 2001 --significantly improved quality service,

efficiency, expertise, and morale.

* Resolved all client complaints with positive, immediate action. Greatly

improved client relationships.

* Worked actively with Recruitment Strategies, platform representatives, e-

recruitment implementation committee and Peopleclick to transition ERC to

RBC-FG shared services e-recruitment model.

* Member - RBC FG National EE Audit team / Invited speaker - RBC-FG S&T

Seminar

* Guest speaker - Service Delivery Leadership Convention

September 1998 to April 2000

Regional Recruiter - Atlantic Provinces Halifax, NS

* Conducted all internal/external recruitment for Royal Bank Financial

Group for Atlantic Canada.

* Counseled H.R. Advisors (hiring, H.R. policies/procedures, Employment

Equity, Labour Law).

* Supervised Recruiter Administration -- day-to-day operations of busy

office.

* Liaised with/conducted outreach with community groups: MicMac Native

Friendship Centre, Partnership for Access Awareness Nova Scotia (Board

Member), African Canadian Employment Clinic (Board Member), Teamworks,

Community Services - opened candidate pipelines

* Received numerous RBC Performance nominations from H.R. (outstanding

service/support).

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF MAINE - M.A. (English)

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF CAPE BRETON - B.A. (Psychology and English)

ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS OF CANADA, INSTITUTE OF PROFESSIONAL

MANAGEMENT - Member and Registered Professional Recruiter

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Faculty, Course Leader, Lecturer - Recruiting Generation Y Course,

Federated Press, 2012

Speaker -- Strategic Recruiting & Employer Branding Canada Conference -

Marcus Evans, 2012

Guest Lecturer - International Human Resources - George Brown College -

2009-2012

Member -- Peel Employer Advisory - Immigrant Employment - 2012

Member -- TRIEC (Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council) - 2011-2012

Excellent references are available upon request.

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