Michael Farina
@michaelfarina
Experienced talent acquisition specialist focused on recruiting high-quality hires.
CanadaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced talent acquisition specialist with extensive hands-on recruiting experience across hourly and salaried roles in multiple industries, including wholesale and automotive.
At Wolseley Canada I recruit and screen candidates for HVAC and plumbing wholesale roles, use Workday daily to manage candidate records and generate offer letters, and work closely with hiring managers nationwide.
Previously at Ford Motor Company of Canada I managed learning-system data in SABA, conducted phone screens and interviews, and enforced company-wide training compliance; earlier roles include high-volume recruiting and assistant department leadership at Devine Personnel and Canadian Executive Search.
I bring a consistent track record of placing high-quality candidates, maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, ensuring compliance with training and registration processes, and improving recruitment efficiency through hands-on systems experience.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Wolseley Canada
Jan 2021 - Present (5 years 1 month)
Manage end-to-end recruitment for HVAC/plumbing wholesale roles nationwide, using Workday to process candidate data and generate offer letters while partnering with hiring managers and conducting branch visits to align hiring with operational needs.
HR Business Associate
Ford Motor Company of Canada
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020 (11 months)
Managed learning administration in SABA, conducted phone screens and interviews to identify talent, enforced company-wide integrity training, and coordinated with HR and salaried/hourly staff to maintain operational efficiency.
Recruiter / Assistant Department Lead
Devine Personnel
Jan 2018 - Dec 2019 (1 year 11 months)
Assisted department leadership for hourly recruiting, conducted phone and in-person interviews, placed candidates into roles, and managed candidate data using Workable and Insightly.
Recruiter / HR Specialist
Canadian Executive Search
Jan 2015 - Dec 2018 (3 years 11 months)
Recruited and screened thousands of candidates across roles, conducted phone screens and reference checks, coordinated with clients and HR managers to meet staffing targets, and ensured 100% WHMIS registration compliance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
St. Clair College
Ontario College Advanced Diploma, Human Resources
Completed an Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Business Administration: Human Resources, focusing on HR principles and administrative practices.
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