Shama J

Strategic and results-oriented Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner with over 8 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment within the financial services and fintech sectors. Expert in talent attraction methodologies, proactive pipeline building, and leveraging data-driven strategies to secure top-tier talent in fast-paced corporate environments. Proven track record of acting as a brand ambassador, streamlining hiring processes, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships to meet evolving business needs.

Recruiter (Contract) - Rev Capital – Canada

(2025-02 - 2025-07)

• Collaborated with hiring managers to craft targeted recruitment strategies for operational and leadership roles in a fast-paced environment.
• Managed full-cycle recruitment, ensuring a smooth transition from offer acceptance to onboarding for diverse candidate pools.
• Sourced high-quality candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced networking channels, meeting critical business function targets.

Senior Acquisition Consultant (Contract) - Scotiabank

(2021-06 - 2021-11)

• Managed full-cycle recruitment for 40+ positions, overseeing salary negotiations and complex offer extensions.
• Built robust talent pipelines through proactive outreach, partnerships with professional associations, and career fairs.
• Strategically aligned hiring with organizational goals by identifying staffing needs in collaboration with senior management.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract) - Edward Jones

(2019-02 - 2020-07)

• Optimized recruitment efficiency by reducing the pipeline process by 50% (from 40 down to 20 days), significantly enhancing the candidate experience.
• Designed tailored strategies to fill hard-to-source positions, maintaining an average of 10 successful hires monthly.

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Master Financial

(2017-03 - 2019-01)

• Partnered with hiring managers to hire over 40 high-caliber candidates, utilizing behavioral-based interview techniques.
• Technology Integration: Implemented and trained staff on a new Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to streamline operations.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract) - Desjardins

(2016-02 - 2017-02)

• Spearheaded hiring for specialized insurance positions, managing the process from initial sourcing to final onboarding.
• Provided data-driven recruitment decisions to senior leadership through detailed daily hiring and market trend reports.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Contract) - TD Bank Financial Group

Coordinated campus recruitment and managed centralized recruitment databases.

HR Administrator - TD Corporate Segment

Supported senior management with requisition forms and managed leaves of absence and onboarding documentation.

Bachelor of Social Sciences Degree - York University