Terrie Mantika

Seeking a flexible opportunity—contract or permanent—with a minimum commitment of 32 hours per week. Open to both remote and hybrid work environments, I aim to apply my extensive HR and recruitment expertise to contribute meaningfully within a dynamic, forward-thinking organization.

With a strong background spanning industries such as Oil & Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Healthcare, I specialize in talent acquisition and HR generalist functions. My core strengths include strategic sourcing, behavioral interviewing, and offer negotiation. I’m known for cultivating trust-based relationships and consistently operating with integrity, professionalism, and discretion.

Professional Summary

A seasoned and award-winning recruitment and HR professional with over two decades of experience driving talent acquisition strategies across diverse industries—including oil & gas, construction, manufacturing, and corporate services. Known for delivering high-impact hiring solutions, optimizing HR operations, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. Adept at full-cycle recruitment, workforce planning, employer branding, and remote team collaboration. Recognized for agility, innovation, and a candidate-centric approach that consistently enhances organizational performance and employee satisfaction.

Career Highlights

🔹 Strategic Recruitment Leadership

• Led corporate recruitment initiatives at Flint Corp., streamlining hiring processes and enhancing ATS functionality.
• Reduced time-to-fill metrics and improved candidate experience through innovative sourcing and onboarding strategies.
• Supported urgent project-based hiring needs for major clients like Suncor and Cenovus.

🔹 Client & Talent Management Excellence

• Earned TEEMA Group’s President’s Club Sales Award for top-tier recruitment performance.
• Built trusted partnerships with clients such as CPKC and EVRAZ, managing end-to-end recruitment and onboarding.
• Championed cultural alignment and retention through rigorous screening and personalized candidate engagement.

🔹 High-Volume & Executive Recruitment

• Placed over 40 professionals in senior and director-level roles at EVRAZ North America.
• Navigated complex negotiations, relocations, and C-suite approvals with precision and professionalism.
• Integrated Korn Ferry frameworks and workforce analytics to refine hiring decisions.

🔹 HR Operations & Interim Leadership

• Successfully led HR departments during parental leave coverage and organizational transitions.
• Directed workforce planning, policy development, employee relations, and compliance initiatives.
• Managed payroll, benefits evaluations, and grievance resolutions with strategic insight.

🔹 Legacy Account Management & Crisis Response

• Maintained strong relationships with legacy clients like Imperial Oil and Nova Chemicals.
• Guided workforce reductions during economic downturns while preserving contractor retention.
• Delivered top performance metrics and secured annual account renewals.

🔹 Systems Implementation & Event Leadership

• Spearheaded ATS implementation at Gemini Corporation, improving recruitment efficiency and reporting.
• Designed and executed career fairs, referral programs, and onboarding initiatives that drove high-volume hiring.

🛠️ Core Competencies

• Full-Cycle Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
• Stakeholder Engagement & Client Relations
• HR Strategy & Workforce Planning
• (ATS/ERPs): Bullhorn|Avionte|CareerBuilder|Oracle|Taleo|HireGround|Vision|Deltek|Insync|Workday|SmartRecruiter
• Remote Team Collaboration & Project Hiring
• Employee Onboarding, Offboarding & Retention
• Compensation Negotiation & Offer Management
• Compliance, Policy Development & Investigations

Education/ Certifications & Training:

• Human Resources Management Diploma - Mount Royal University 
• LinkedIn Recruiter Certified Coach 
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS)
• Construction Safety Training System 2020 (CSTS)
• Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)