Human Resources Management
Resume:
SADIA SARWAT
E-mail: *.******@*******.***; Tel: 416-***-****
EXPERIENCE
Recruitment Consultant / Career Broker
The Staffing Exchange Canada Nov 2012 - to date
The Staffing Exchange is a global service provider with a world class business facility for
corporate resources in the areas of permanent and contract staffing through customized
business solutions.
Managing full life recruiting process, from talent identification to new hire on
boarding;
Partnering with clients to drive recruiting strategies for open positions at all levels;
Ensuring alignment of recruiting activities with business goals and objectives for
various clients from multiple industries, i.e., Manufacturing, W arehousing,
Transportation, Financial, & Natural Resources;
Proactively sourcing for talent through multiple channels; social networking, cold
calling, employee referrals, internet, etc.;
Acting as primary interface with candidates ensuring an enhanced candidate
experience through professional negotiation, responsiveness and exceptional
communication skills;
Providing compensation recommendations for new hires, based on industry and
functional knowledge, and negotiate terms with candidates, subject to established
compensation structure;
Maintaining detailed records in recruitment files, as well as provide comprehensive
written reviews to managers on interviewed candidates, where required;
Recruitment Consultant
Oct 2010 – Oct 2012
Panthera Search Partners Ltd. Canada
Panthera Partners is a Toronto based boutique search firm offering a portfolio of
scalable recruitment solutions. It is involved in executive search, permanent placement,
interim management, human resources consultancy, and customi zed recruitment
options.
Managed recruitment process from pre -screening through interviewing to hiring
and after placement follow-up;
Developed strong relationships with both clients and candidates to fulfill their
requirements;
Utilized resume database, various job board s and networking skills to source,
pre-screen, interview and match qualified candidates to job orders;
Creatively sourced high caliber candidates by maximizing Internet resources, cold calling,
employee referrals, and other resource tools;
Built strong and dynamic partnerships with business leaders and hiring managers to
proactively manage staffing needs of the clients;
Influenced hiring decisions by assessing talent through behavioral based interviews,
employment assessments, facilitating selection decisions and extending job offers ;
Human Resources Coordinator
Jan 2009 – Sept 2009
Abdul Basit Inc. Canada
One of Canada's leading importer and marketer of South Asian, Arabian, and Thai
brands of food. It serves customer base of over 3 00 retailers and has an offering of over
500 items, imported directly from over 10 different countries from all around the world.
Assisted management for all human resource initiatives and talent management
strategies, which include organizational development, training, talent retention, and
leadership development;
Supported the execution of the recruitment process, including, creating job postings,
sourcing candidates, pre-screening resumes, phone screening
candidates, and make recommendations to hiring managers;
Maintained employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-
employee relationship and promoted a high level of employee morale and
engagement;
Ensured compliance with all legislation such as Employment Standards Act, Pay
Equity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Human Rights Code;
COMPUTER / IT LITERACY
Advanced practical knowledge of Excel, W ord, PowerPoint, Outlook and Maxhire;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Attended various Courses/Seminars/W orkshops on Human Resource Planning,
Leadership Development, Talent Management, Business Ethics, Organizational
Behavior, Negotiations, Motivation, and Cross cultural Management;
EDUCATION
Working towards Certified Human Resources Professional Designation (CHRP)
Post graduate certificate in Human Resources Management 2010
Humber Business School, Toronto
Master of Arts, concentration English Literature 1994
University of Punjab, Pakistan
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