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Tanya Holak

Auckland,AUK

Summary

For the past three years, I have exclusively managed talent acquisition for a leading New Zealand organisation, overseeing recruitment across infrastructure, construction, engineering, manufacturing, and nationwide support office positions.

My background encompasses broad experience in numerous sectors, including Logistics, Education, Engineering, Construction, Retail, FMCG, Hospitality, Healthcare, and both blue and white-collar industries. I have worked in both agency and in-house capacities, handling the complete 360 recruitment cycle.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Strategic Talent Solutions – STS Group NZ
05.2019 - Current

Clients: TAB NZ, The Laser Group, Steel & Tube, MAS, Metlifecare

  • Managed high-volume end-to-end recruitment across diverse sectors including Health, Engineering, Plumbing & Electrical, Gaming & Betting
  • Created advertising, headhunted candidates, and managed various channels for job postings
  • Conducted phone screenings, shortlisted candidates for interviews, and organized interviews for Hiring Managers
  • Performed reference, credit, and MOJ checks
  • Managed job postings on various websites and social media platforms.

Yoga Instructor (part-time, Then Full-time)

T & E Yoga Ltd
08.2017 - 03.2019
  • Provided individualised yoga instruction to clients of all ages and skill levels.
  • Developed a variety of classes based on the needs of the participants.
  • Kept up-to-date with advances in yoga technology by attending trainings, workshops, conferences regularly.
  • Prepared written material such as newsletters or brochures to promote awareness of yoga benefits.
  • Cultivated relationships with local businesses and organisations to increase visibility and enrolment in classes.
  • Managed studio operations including scheduling staff and ordering supplies
  • Teaching Children’s Yoga 4 classes a week
  • Developed and executed 3x 8-week children’s learning programme
  • Assisting with the opening of a yoga studio in Browns Bay

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Progressive Enterprises (Countdown)
12.2015 - 12.2017
  • Conducted full-cycle recruitment processes for all levels to senior-level positions, including sourcing, interviewing and onboarding.
  • Developed and implemented innovative recruiting strategies to identify qualified talent.
  • Managed job postings on various websites and social media platforms.
  • Identified potential candidates through networking, cold calling, referrals, online databases and other sources.
  • Organised in-person interviews with the hiring team members to evaluate applicants' skillsets.
  • Participated in career fairs to promote the organisation's brand and attract talented individuals.
  • Provided feedback to unsuccessful applicants regarding their candidacy status.
  • Maintained accurate records of all recruitment activities in applicant tracking systems.
  • Collaborated with hiring managers to understand their business needs and determine suitable roles for new hires.
  • Created and implemented On-Boarding induction for National support office hires which included a 4 day in-store induction to how supermarkets operate

Team Leader for one support office administrator – this involved weekly catch-ups, developing admin and recruitment skills, setting KPI’s for the month & yearly objectives.

  • Over-see the retail recruitment team and administrators when needed.

Achievements:

• Hires vs resignations in the first 12 months consistently sat at 90%

• Broke down barriers within the business functions of Hiring Managers who were not initially onboard with the new centralised recruitment function.

Executive Account Manager Auckland

Retailworld Resourcing
08.2015 - 12.2015
  • Conducted client meetings and business development activities
  • Developed and maintained relationships with key accounts to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Identified and pursued new business opportunities through market research and analysis.
  • Candidate screening, interviewing and reference checking
  • Organising candidate/client interviews.

In-home Child Educator Recruitment Account Manager Auckland

PORSE NZ
03.2012 - 07.2015
  • Conducted recruitment for in-home child educators e
  • Assisted educators in setting up childcare businesses and adhered to Ministry of Education guidelines
  • Conducted phone screenings, shortlisted candidates for interviews, organised interviews for potential families and educators
  • Advertising, social media
  • Attended community events
  • Submitted all background checks
  • Directed and supervised children during field trips and special activities when needed.
  • Identified potential risk with in home educators that were in need of extra support & strategies.
  • Follow up's on placed Educators and families

In-house Recruitment Consultant

Flight Centre NZ - Support Office Auckland
07.2010 - 03.2012
  • Managed recruitment for 80 retail stores and corporate positions nationwide
  • Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand their needs and preferences.
  • Conducted initial phone interviews with potential candidates to assess their skills and qualifications.
  • Drafted job postings for clients, posted them on various online platforms, and screened resumes.
  • Maintained accurate records of all applicants' information throughout the recruitment process.
  • Assisted in onboarding activities such as background checks, orientation sessions.
  • Attended industry events and conferences to network with potential hires.
  • Coordinated interview schedules between hiring managers and applicants.
  • Conducted reference checks for shortlisted candidates.
  • Managed applicant tracking systems including inputting candidate data into the system.
  • Provided feedback during post-interview debriefs with hiring managers.
  • Reviewed referral candidates and contacted qualified individuals to request applications.
  • Managed full-cycle recruiting processes for managerial and support office vacancies.
  • Managed and updated recruitment ATS and CMS software.

In-house Medical Recruitment Consultant

ARRMOS (part of ADHB)
01.2009 - 05.2010
  • Managed recruitment of Registrars for District Health Boards in Auckland across 4 hospitals
  • Facilitated vocational and training committee meetings and coordinated annual recruitment cycles 3x a year.
  • Work with Immigration & MOH
  • Conducted initial phone interviews with potential candidates to assess their skills and qualifications.
  • Collaborated with department heads to ensure recruitment strategies were aligned with organisational objectives.
  • Organised and facilitated career fairs in order to source qualified candidates or junior doctors
  • Coordinated interview schedules between Consultants and Registrars.

Skills

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Recruitment planning
  • Managed client contracts
  • Talent management
  • Applicant Tracking Systems
  • Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
  • Employee Referral Programs
  • Collective Bargaining Agreements
  • Recruitment
  • Candidate Sourcing
  • Pipeline Maintenance
  • Social Media Recruiting
  • Building partnerships
  • Interviewing techniques

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Strategic Talent Solutions – STS Group NZ
05.2019 - Current

Yoga Instructor (part-time, Then Full-time)

T & E Yoga Ltd
08.2017 - 03.2019

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Progressive Enterprises (Countdown)
12.2015 - 12.2017

Executive Account Manager Auckland

Retailworld Resourcing
08.2015 - 12.2015

In-home Child Educator Recruitment Account Manager Auckland

PORSE NZ
03.2012 - 07.2015

In-house Recruitment Consultant

Flight Centre NZ - Support Office Auckland
07.2010 - 03.2012

In-house Medical Recruitment Consultant

ARRMOS (part of ADHB)
01.2009 - 05.2010
Tanya Holak