SHIA SHARMA
@shiasharma
Dynamic Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with 6+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with over 6 years of experience in corporate recruitment and HR administration. My career has been marked by a commitment to enhancing organizational culture and employee experience through strategic talent sourcing and engagement initiatives. At TD Bank, I successfully developed targeted recruitment strategies that reduced time-to-fill by 30% and increased retention rates by 15% through close collaboration with hiring managers.
Throughout my career, I have led diversity recruitment initiatives that increased hires from underrepresented groups by 25%, aligning with the organization's DEI objectives. My expertise in utilizing advanced HRIS tools like Workday and SAP HR has enabled me to streamline recruitment processes and improve overall efficiency. I am passionate about leveraging data analytics to optimize recruitment metrics and enhance the quality of hires, ensuring that organizations attract top-tier talent aligned with their goals.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
TD Bank
Aug 2022 - Jan 2025 (2 years 5 months)
Developed and implemented targeted talent sourcing strategies, reducing time-to-fill by 30%. Managed end-to-end recruitment for 50+ roles, improving candidate experience and increasing retention by 15%. Led diversity initiatives, enhancing hires from underrepresented groups by 25%.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
LifeLabs
Jul 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year 1 month)
Optimized candidate sourcing using LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean searches, significantly reducing time-to-fill. Developed recruitment strategies with SuccessFactors, enhancing the quality of hires through advanced analytics.
HR Associate/Recruiter
Sunlife Insurance
Apr 2020 - Aug 2022 (2 years 4 months)
Collaborated with leadership to devise recruitment strategies and employee engagement programs. Enhanced performance evaluation procedures using Dayforce and Kronos, improving employee satisfaction and productivity.
Junior HR Associate
IntelSoft Services Inc.
Mar 2019 - Apr 2020 (1 year 1 month)
Assisted in implementing HR policies and supported full-cycle recruitment processes. Managed employee data in Bamboo HR and Manatal HR, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Centennial College
Diploma, Human Resources Management
2020 - 2021
Algonquin College
Diploma, International Business Management
2019 - 2020
Punjab University
Bachelor of Commerce with Honors, Business Management
2015 - 2018
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
linkedin.com/in/shiasharmaJob categories
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