Olga Borisova

North America Talent Acquisition Consultant, Contract

Edmonton, AlbertaMember since September 11, 2023

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About

My experience is broad, ranging from senior management roles to high-volume recruitment across multiple industries, primarily technology, engineering and manufacturing. I thrive in environments that offer flexibility and allow me to take ownership of the recruitment cycle for the best results.

Experience

North America Talent Acquisition Consultant, Contract - Alexander Mann Solutions Limited (Flowserve account) - Edmonton AB

(2026-06 - 2026-10)

Based at Flowserve Leduc facility, I delivered full-cycle recruitment across technology, technical sales, client support, commercial operations, engineering, project management, and manufacturing functions. I delivered hiring outcomes in complex professional fast‑paced environment for Canada and the US offices and manufacturing facilities, ensuring alignment with business needs and market realities. One of the requirements for my work is consultative approach to guide hiring managers through interviewing and hiring process, and market insights.

In my 4 months I have filled 20 requisitions across my assigned regions, spanning from Alaska to Texas with Alberta and Ontario locations in Canada. These hires included IT professionals, Data Governance Project Managers, Engineering Project Managers, Application Engineers, Production Supervisors, Cost Accountants, Sales Engineers, and other specialized technical and professional roles.

Recruiter - Silent Aire/Johnson Controls - Nisku, AB

(2024-09 - 2026-06)

I managed full life‑cycle high‑volume recruitment for production and trades roles across five Edmonton facilities (2,600+ employees). I partnered with production supervisors, plant leaders, and HR to source diverse candidates for journeymen, apprentices, and non‑trade production roles, while coordinating onboarding and background checks with Johnson Controls’ offshore Shared Services team and Hire Right. In 12 consecutive months 2025-2026, I filled 250+ requisitions and hired over 300 full‑time employees, supporting the successful launch of a new manufacturing facility in Nisku in April 2025.

Recruitment Consultant - Recruitment Partners Inc - Edmonton, AB

(2024-02 - 2024-09)

Reporting to the firm Partner, I managed clients and candidates’ relationships in Business development, Sales, Transportation, Construction, Manufacturing and Engineering for small- and mid-size Alberta-based companies for a variety of professional-, mid-manager- and director-level positions, mostly in Edmonton, Fort McMurray and Calgary. I sourced, screened and interviewed candidates using behavioral and competency-based techniques. I coordinated pre-employment steps with the hiring companies and did reference checks.

Professional Recruiter (remote) - System One - Edmonton, AB

(2022-02 - 2024-01)

Full cycle recruiting for accounting, finance, project management, contract management, procurement, supply chain, IT, QA, HSE, HR, MarCom, product design, engineering and maintenance mid- and mid-senior level positions for Alstom, a railway passenger mobility manufacturer, (Alstom, Canada) for their manufacturing and train maintenance facilities and project offices for Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Vancouver and Edmonton railway transit and light rail transit 3P projects (TransEd Valley Line, O-Train, GO Transit/GO Expansion, SkyTrain).

Recruiter, Professional & Industrial (remote through Covid) - Kelly Services - Edmonton, AB

(2020-01 - 2022-02)

I sourced and screened candidates for current requisitions while building talent pipelines for future client needs across IT, industrial, administrative, and financial roles throughout Canada. I filled a wide range of positions—including admin, customer support, IT, financial, accounting, labor, technical, and warehouse—across Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and BC. From 2021–2022, I exclusively recruited for TD Bank, RBC Operations, and Manulife Insurance, supporting long‑ and short‑term back‑office hiring in the GTA.

In 2021, I partnered with the U.S. Kelly team on the Metalsa project in Kentucky, leading high‑volume recruitment for Ford frame welders. I supported Canadian and U.S. clients hiring staff in Canada and conducted candidate screenings, interviews, online assessments, reference checks, and coordinated criminal, credit, and drug/alcohol testing for safety‑sensitive roles.

In 2020, I managed payroll, talent files, onboarding, reporting, and assignment coordination for the Edmonton branch before transitioning to full‑time recruitment in January 2021.

Senior HR Manager - VFS Global - Moscow, Russia

(2017-08 - 2018-08)

I was responsible for the hiring process of middle and senior staff, drove employee engagement, coordinated employee satisfaction survey, and supervised annual performance assessment program. Assisted managers with employee feedback, headed reward and recognition program, administered HR budget, workforce planning, HR analytics and benchmarking, enforced compliance with guidelines. I supported and functionally tested SuccessFactors HR modules launch and set up Russia&CIS area for 2300 employees.

Contributed to successful merger of VFS regional office and local facility management companies, establishing policies and procedures and ensuring smooth transition.

Freelance Consultant, contract roles - Various companies - Moscow, Russia

(2015-12 - 2017-08)

Recruited for IT, HR, finance corporate positions, provided HR audit process. Created KPI criteria and took part in competencies model design.

Compensation and Benefits Manager - VimpelCom - Moscow, Russia

(2015-04 - 2015-09)

I was responsible for HR budget support at B2B and B2C departments of third-largest mobile network operator. Performed jobs assessment for the purposes of the organizational structure, conducted salary surveys, compiled HR analytics, and controlled HR budget. Monitored pay bands for the company, liaised with the organizational design department, and analyzed pay level per industry.

Senior Specialist, Compensation & Benefits - ATOS IT Solutions & Services - Moscow, Russia

(2012-09 - 2015-04)

I supported the global rollout of a competencies model and job grading framework for a cybersecurity and digital transformation provider. I led workforce and succession planning, developed policies for benefits, corporate vehicles, total rewards, performance bonuses, sales compensation, and supported international mobility programs. I also managed referral recruitment, benefits design, employee satisfaction analysis, and salary/bonus budgeting.

I supported HR integration of Siemens IT division acquisition, ensuring a smooth transition of policies and procedures.

HR Administrator and Compensation & Benefits Specialist - Xerox CIS - Moscow, Russia

(2008-08 - 2012-09)

Oversaw payroll administration, performance bonuses, salary survey, and HR budget. Rolled out company retention schemes, liaised with banks, medical and travel insurance providers, delivered monthly HR headcount and diversity reporting. I was leading SAP HR upgrade project in 2009-2010, resulting in higher accuracy for work shifts/payroll and reporting improvement as well as significant cost saving for the company. I have ensured passing annual HR audits by Ernst & Young.