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Johanna Western

Auckland

Summary

Experienced Talent Acquisition Partner with a proven track record at SGS New Zealand, excelling in recruitment process improvement and candidate relationship management. I successfully enhanced hiring efficiency and built strong partnerships with hiring managers to meet staffing needs effectively.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Talent Acquisition Partner

SGS New Zealand
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted in sourcing candidates through various platforms and networks.
  • Supported recruitment processes by scheduling interviews and coordinating logistics.
  • Conducted initial phone screenings to assess candidate qualifications and fit.
  • Maintained applicant tracking system, ensuring up-to-date candidate information.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and job requirements.
  • Developed strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their unique needs and providing tailored recruitment solutions.
  • Served as a trusted advisor to both candidates and hiring teams by providing guidance on role requirements, interviewing tips, and career development opportunities.

Recruitment Specialist

Summerset Retirement Village
10.2018 - 09.2022
  • Streamlined candidate sourcing process using advanced recruitment tools and platforms.
  • Conducted initial screenings to assess candidate qualifications and fit for positions.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to define job requirements and align on candidate profiles.
  • Managed applicant tracking system, ensuring accurate documentation of candidate progress.

competitive in the healthcare and aged care sector

● Build a pipeline of overseas and local talent to provide a proactive recruitment

function

● Identify and implement a variety of bespoke sourcing channels for hard to fill

positions

● Manage international recruitment campaigns via social media and

programmatic advertising

● Continually looked to enhance Summerset's Employee Value Proposition

through open days and career fairs at targeted universities

● Expert user of Snaphire ATS

● Actively upskill hiring managers in best practice talent acquisition,

assessment and selection techniques

Recruitment Lead

Thomson Reuters Corporation
12.2003 - 05.2007
  • Responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process

▪ Developed and implemented a robust recruitment strategy, including use of a

PSL, competency based recruitment and employer branding

▪ Produced quality reporting to help aid business strategy

▪ Management of key internal and external relationships; utilising core influencing,

negotiating and communication (written, presentation and verbal) skills

▪ Successful in increasing the number of direct hires through creative sourcing methods

▪ Redesigned the recruitment process so to reduce time for approval and the time to hir

▪ Implemented a new ATS (Taleo) across Europe

▪ Designed and implemented a Interview pack and competency interviewing

manual to be used across Thomson Financial Europe

Recruitment Specialist

Carphone Warehouse
02.2003 - 10.2003

Assisted the recruitment manager in implementing and managing the recruitment

process for the Technology Department

▪ Worked closely with the hiring managers to develop role profiles to draft

recruitment advertising and work with agencies

▪ Pre-screening candidates and facilitate the interview process through to offer

stage

▪ Manage the offer and on boarding process

Account Manager

Aston Carter
01.2000 - 07.2003

Responsible for providing five key clients with a quality driven recruitment service

▪ Coordinated meetings with the hiring managers to ensure a comprehensive job

specifications was passed to the operational teams

▪ Involved in research and coordinating successful advertising campaigns on behalf

of clients

▪ Responsible for implementing and maintaining internal Human Resource

strategies and policies across Aston Carter

▪ Designed and implemented Aston Carters internal recruitment processes

Recruitment Specialist

Goldman Sachs International
09.1999 - 06.2000

Responsible for coordinating the recruitment process for the Information

Technology Department

▪ Developing recruitment strategies and maintaining relationships with key

agencies and direct candidates

Human Resource Advisor

Auckland Hospital
11.1996 - 07.1999

Involved in all aspects of providing a comprehensive Human Resource service

within the Laboratory Services (350 employees)

▪ Recruitment and Selection of laboratory employees

▪ Conducted monthly inductions for new joiners, prepared all employment related

documentation

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration (Human Resources)

Massey University
Albany, NZ
01-1998

Bachelors of Social Sciences -

University of Waikato
Hamilton, NZ
01-1994

Skills

  • Recruitment process improvement
  • Candidate relationship management
  • Recruitment metrics analysis
  • Boolean search techniques
  • Behavioral interviewing
  • Competency-based selection

Timeline

Talent Acquisition Partner

SGS New Zealand
03.2023 - Current

Recruitment Specialist

Summerset Retirement Village
10.2018 - 09.2022

Recruitment Lead

Thomson Reuters Corporation
12.2003 - 05.2007

Recruitment Specialist

Carphone Warehouse
02.2003 - 10.2003

Account Manager

Aston Carter
01.2000 - 07.2003

Recruitment Specialist

Goldman Sachs International
09.1999 - 06.2000

Human Resource Advisor

Auckland Hospital
11.1996 - 07.1999

Post Graduate Diploma - Business Administration (Human Resources)

Massey University

Bachelors of Social Sciences -

University of Waikato
Johanna Western