Brandie Black

Talent & Retention Specialist @ Wolf Steel Ltd

About

Highly motivated, dedicated goal oriented recruitment professional with experience encompassing both agency and corporate full life cycle recruitment. Proven track record of exceeding expectations by delivering top quality talent across numerous business units. Takes pride in exceeding professional and personal goals and strives to make each day count.

Country

Canada

City

Springwater

Industry

Consumer Goods

Skill

Applicant Tracking Systems, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Temporary Staffing, Management, Interview Preparation, Screening Resumes, Coaching, Employee Relations, Customer Service, Human Resources, New Hire Orientations, Time Management

Experience

Talent & Retention Specialist

Wolf Steel Ltd

2021-7 - Present · 5 yrs 3 mos

Barrie, Ontario, Canada

Human Resources Administrator

F&P Mfg. Inc.

2019-12 - 2021-7 · 1 yr 8 mos

Human Resources Coordinator

Glueckler Metal Inc.

2018-1 - 2019-11 · 1 yr 11 mos

Elmvale

Human Resources Specialist

Raytheon

2016-6 - 2017-12 · 1 yr 7 mos

Midland, Ontario

Training Manager

Staff Management | SMX

2015-10 - 2016-6 · 9 mos

PGW

Supervisor

Staff Management | SMX

2012-6 - 2015-10 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Bolton, ON

Project Coordinator

Simcoe Muskoka Workforce Development Board

2009-9 - 2012-6 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Barrrie, Ontario

• Manage Passport to Prosperity program initiative in Simcoe County that is funded through Ministry of Education. Supporting educators and employers in increasing experiential learning opportunities for high school students. • Develop a local mini web site connected to EmployerRegistry.ca, which showcases events in the community, testimonials, and other local initiatives. • Part of several local community steering committee’s with in Simcoe County to coordinate events to increase employer participation in school to work initiative. • Plan and execute events and resource for the community.

On Site Coordinator

ManpowerGroup

2007-1 - 2009-3 · 2 yrs 3 mos

Barrie, Ontario

• Manage temporary staffing schedule for manufacturing client acting as a liaison between Manpower Services and C.S.R. Cosmetic Solutions. • Monitor employee performance and quality issues by coaching and counselling to improve productivity and efficiencies. • Customize recruiting, training, recognition and retention programs to ensure optimum customer satisfaction for both client and associate. • Evaluate continuous profitability of account and track performance, absenteeism and attendance for payroll bonus purposes. • Implement new electronic payroll process resulting in cost and time savings and improved efficiencies.

Recruiting Specialist

ManpowerGroup

2002-10 - 2006-12 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Barrie, On

• Develop recruiting and retention strategies for branch to ensure high placement ratio to ensure we attract and retain right candidate for the right jobs. Average recruit annually was more than 1000 associates with a fill rate of 100%. (2004) • Manage intake process (group facilitation) which includes Health and Safety, WHMIS, interviewing and assessing associates skills, knowledge and abilities as well as company specific orientations. • Execute recruitment and interview for Honda contract positions. Successfully placed 17 employees in one month, generating profits of $17,000 to bottom line. • Pre-screen, interview and conduct references for all potential employees

Staffing Service Administrator

ManpowerGroup

2000-9 - 2002-10 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Barrie, Ontario

• Pre-screen candidates, book appointments for orientation • Order all office supplies, maintain inventory control within budget • Ensure ISO quality standards are followed • Assist in training clients on different material • Answer phones in prompt, courteous manner • Assist in off site recruitment fairs, local job fairs for clients needs • Managed vacation pay request and record of employments