Kelly Wayne, CHRL, CTMP (She/Her)

Talent Acquisition Manager

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada10 yrs 8 mos experience

Key Highlights

Led a team filling over 400 roles in one year.
Achieved 50% employee growth rate through strategic hiring.
Revamped recruitment branding to attract top talent.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional with expertise in Talent Acquisition and Employee Relations.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionLeadershipTalent ManagementRecruiting

Other Skills

Job ProfilingInterviewsApplicant Tracking SystemsHR PoliciesEmployee TrainingOnboardingRecruitment/RetentionStrategic SourcingHay Job EvaluationHiringBudgetingCorporate RecruitingCommunicationAnalytical SkillsCHRL

About

I’m a lifelong learner with a deep passion for people, problem-solving, and continuous growth. I thrive in dynamic environments and bring adaptability, optimism, and a relationship-first mindset to everything I do. At the core of my work in Human Resources is a commitment to building trust. I aim to ensure my business partners feel confident in my guidance and supported throughout every stage of the employee experience. My expertise spans Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Performance Management, Job Evaluation, and navigating HR legislation across Canada. I’m also passionate about communication and personal development. I’m currently building my confidence in public speaking by presenting at various events across the KW region. an exciting challenge that’s helping me grow in new ways. Outside of work, I’m happiest surrounded by family and nature. Whether it’s swimming, camping, hiking, or biking, I love exploring Ontario’s Provincial Parks (ask me for recommendations!). I also co-chair Equitable’s Wellness Committee, where I advocate for health and well-being across the organization. And when it’s time to unwind, you’ll find me curled up with a psychological thriller or murder mystery (bonus points if there’s a twist I didn’t see coming). Let’s connect! I’m always open to learning, sharing, and growing together.

Experience

10 yrs 8 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 1 mo

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Equitable

Manager, Talent Acquisition

Apr 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 1 mo · Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

As a Talent Acquisition Manager at Equitable, I lead a passionate and high-performing team dedicated to sourcing, attracting, and hiring top talent that not only drives business success but also strengthens our culture.
In my first year, I built and developed a team that filled over 400 roles by modernizing and streamlining our talent acquisition processes, an achievement that earned me the 2024 Equitable Award. Over my first three years in the role, we achieved a 50% employee growth rate, reflecting the impact of our strategic hiring efforts.
Key Achievements:
Revamped recruitment branding to boost visibility and attract top-tier candidates
Streamlined onboarding through enhancements to our HRIS, improving efficiency and experience
Modernized offer packages to create a standout candidate journey
Launched a refreshed referral program, increasing participation by 50% in its first year
Designed and implemented a campus and co-op recruitment program to build early talent pipelines
I’m proud to lead with curiosity, collaboration, and a continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to elevate the candidate and hiring manager experience.

Talent AcquisitionJob ProfilingInterviewsLeadershipApplicant Tracking SystemsHR Policies+27

Definity

3 roles

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jan 2022 – Apr 2022 · 3 mos

Human Resources Generalist

Mar 2021 – Jan 2022 · 10 mos

Advisory relationship with the business on ER concerns, disability management, talent management and performance evaluation.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Feb 2019 – Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Specialization in Claims Operations with a focus on building out new specialized organizational units.

University of waterloo

Senior Talent Acquistion Specialist

Oct 2017 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos · Waterloo, Ontario

A trusted resource for recruitment strategy and advice. In this role I completed full cycle recruitment at a Senior level. During my tenure I was the backup to the manager and also managed the co-op students on the team. I was also enlisted to work on numerous projects alongside my recruitment portfolio including D&I initiatives, standardizing the recruitment process and assisting with the top 100 companies award submission.

Dean group

Search Consultant

Jun 2016 – Oct 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos · Kitchener, Canada Area

Recruitment management for administration and operations positions
Managed all active employees (approx. 50) with all pay, employee relations, contract extensions and WSIB claims
Responsible for ensuring that all employees were onboarded with proper testing, documentation and training
During the time I had one direct report to helped recruit for our open vacancies

Suncor energy

Human Resources Recruiter

Jan 2012 – Apr 2014 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Fort McMurray

Plan recruiting based on workforce plans.
Develop sourcing strategies including advertising and external recruitment.
Coordinate internal and external job postings.
Coordinate recruiting resources, both external and internal, to seamlessly meet client needs.
Manage the candidate screening and selection process.
Manage the interview and offer process.
Develop and manage multiple talent pipelines for high volume and critical jobs.
Develop and maintain appropriate metrics and statistics.
Build strong relationships with potential high-quality candidates to ensure a viable talent pipeline.
Plan and complete project work as assigned.
Complete company orientation for all new hires.
Comply with the Government LMO process for hiring internationally.
Backfill for my team leader while she was off work

Dean group

Search Consultant (Recruitment) - Administration & Operations

Apr 2008 – Dec 2011 · 3 yrs 8 mos

The Dean Group is a professional search firm based out of Kitchener/Waterloo. At the Dean Group I worked as a Search Consultant for the Administration & Operations Division which consisted of both permanent and contract recruitment. In this position I was responsible for full cycle recruitment including, pre-screening, interviewing, testing, selecting, background screening and referencing candidates. I dedicated myself to finding the right fit of candidate for every role and kept a close relationship with all clients and worked to grow the existing client base. In this role I was also responsible for a contracted workforce with upwards of 75 reports. As their direct report I completed all disciplinary actions, performance reviews, payroll discrepancies, WSIB claims, Form 7's and accident reporting.