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Hi, I’m Gurjit Johal, a Talent Acquisition Professional with over 10 years of experience recruiting across healthcare, education, software, and retail. I excel at building strong relationships with clients and candidates, delivering end-to-end recruitment, and ensuring the best fit for both parties. I’m passionate about diversity, process improvement, and helping teams grow by attracting top talent through strategic sourcing, data-driven decisions, and collaborative hiring. I’ve supported organizations of varying sizes—from startups to large enterprises—across Canada, leveraging ATS, HRIS, and a wide range of recruiting tools to drive high-quality hires while maintaining compliance and a positive candidate experience.…Hi, I’m Gurjit Johal, a Talent Acquisition Professional with over 10 years of experience recruiting across healthcare, education, software, and retail. I excel at building strong relationships with clients and candidates, delivering end-to-end recruitment, and ensuring the best fit for both parties. I’m passionate about diversity, process improvement, and helping teams grow by attracting top talent through strategic sourcing, data-driven decisions, and collaborative hiring. I’ve supported organizations of varying sizes—from startups to large enterprises—across Canada, leveraging ATS, HRIS, and a wide range of recruiting tools to drive high-quality hires while maintaining compliance and a positive candidate experience.

Gurjit Johal

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Hi, I’m Gurjit Johal, a Talent Acquisition Professional with over 10 years of experience recruiting across healthcare, education, software, and retail. I excel at building strong relationships with clients and candidates, delivering end-to-end recruitment, and ensuring the best fit for both parties. I’m passionate about diversity, process improvement, and helping teams grow by attracting top talent through strategic sourcing, data-driven decisions, and collaborative hiring. I’ve supported organizations of varying sizes—from startups to large enterprises—across Canada, leveraging ATS, HRIS, and a wide range of recruiting tools to drive high-quality hires while maintaining compliance and a positive candidate experience.…Hi, I’m Gurjit Johal, a Talent Acquisition Professional with over 10 years of experience recruiting across healthcare, education, software, and retail. I excel at building strong relationships with clients and candidates, delivering end-to-end recruitment, and ensuring the best fit for both parties. I’m passionate about diversity, process improvement, and helping teams grow by attracting top talent through strategic sourcing, data-driven decisions, and collaborative hiring. I’ve supported organizations of varying sizes—from startups to large enterprises—across Canada, leveraging ATS, HRIS, and a wide range of recruiting tools to drive high-quality hires while maintaining compliance and a positive candidate experience.

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Hi, I’m Gurjit Johal, a Talent Acquisition Professional with over 10 years of experience recruiting across healthcare, education, software, and retail. I excel at building strong relationships with clients and candidates, delivering end-to-end recruitment, and ensuring the best fit for both parties. I’m passionate about diversity, process improvement, and helping teams grow by attracting top talent through strategic sourcing, data-driven decisions, and collaborative hiring.

I’ve supported organizations of varying sizes—from startups to large enterprises—across Canada, leveraging ATS, HRIS, and a wide range of recruiting tools to drive high-quality hires while maintaining compliance and a positive candidate experience.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Panjabi, Punjabi

Fluent

Work Experience

Human Resource Assistant at BC Liquor Distribution Branch

June 1, 2012 - September 30, 2013

Auxiliary in the Human Resources and Purchasing departments. Analyzed current recruitment and selection plan for store clerks; updated the plan to minimize costs and increase efficiency. Prepared and processed HR paperwork for new hires, terminations, and changes to employee information. Created and organized competition files, facilitated interview scheduling, and coordinated onboarding/employee communications. Responded to inquiries about policies under the Collective Agreement and maintained HR records regionally.

Recruiter/Staffing Manager at Robert Half – Surrey, BC

September 1, 2013 - October 31, 2015

Full-cycle recruitment for accounting, finance, and administrative roles. Created job descriptions, posted ads, screened resumes, conducted interviews, administered tests, negotiated offers, and completed reference/background checks. Improved candidate screening to raise short-list quality and client retention, reduced time-to-fill, and expanded the client base through proactive outreach and networking.

Recruitment Associate (contract) at Microsoft Corporation

December 1, 2016 - July 31, 2018

Supported multiple client groups across technology roles, managed large requisition volumes, built pipelines, and consulted with hiring managers on process improvements. Coordinated candidate screening, relocation/immigration considerations, and offers; nurtured proactive networks and ensured regulatory compliance.

HR Recruiter (contract) at Translink, Angus One

November 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019

Participated in recruiting bargaining unit and exempt positions; reviewed applications, conducted screenings and interviews, and supported selection criteria development. Conducted reference checks, coordinated interview panels, and assisted with onboarding and recruitment-related communications. Ensured timelines met KPI targets.

Talent Acquisition Specialist (contract) at WhiteWater West Industries Ltd, Hays

November 1, 2019 - March 31, 2020

Managed full-cycle recruiting for corporate roles across multiple geographies. Advised hiring managers on best practices, built diverse candidate pools, and maintained candidate communications. Utilized BambooHR and LinkedIn Recruiter to support recruitment metrics and pipeline development; designed targeted sourcing campaigns.

Recruitment Specialist (contract) at College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC

September 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021

Liaised with hiring managers to understand requirements; sourced candidates via internal/external postings, databases, networking, and referrals. Executed full-cycle recruitment for corporate roles, conducted interviews, coordinated testing and panels, and performed background checks. Maintained recruitment records and met KPI timelines.

Technical Sourcer at Meta/Facebook

December 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022

Partnered with recruiters and hiring managers to understand role requirements, build talent pipelines, and execute sourcing campaigns. Leveraged Boolean searches, social media and diversity-focused channels. Screened resumes, tracked pipeline activity, and contributed to diversity recruiting and data-driven hiring decisions.

Technical Recruiter at Microsoft Corporation

April 1, 2021 - August 31, 2021

Executed hiring plans for software engineers/architects, database, network/security roles, web developers, QA/test engineers, PMs, and other roles. Managed 100+ requisitions, built strategic pipelines, and coordinated candidate documentation, immigration/relocation, and offers in collaboration with hiring managers.

Freelance Recruiter Talent Acquisition Specialist at GJ Recruitment Consultant Inc.

April 1, 2021 - Present

Freelance recruitment professional providing end-to-end talent acquisition services across multiple industries; aligned with client requirements, coordinated interview processes, conducted reference checks, and supported onboarding and offer activities.

Freelance Recruiter Talent Acquisition Specialist at Community Living BC

January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

Managed full-cycle recruitment for corporate and program roles; created job postings, screened candidates, coordinated assessments/interviews, conducted reference checks, and supported onboarding and new hire setup with IT and administrative teams.