AMI JORDAN
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Experienced Talent Acquisition professional with a proven track record of sourcing talent on a global scale, including Africa, UK, Middle East, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, and New Zealand. Expertise in conducting robust recruitment processes with a focus on fairness, transparency, inclusion, and diversity. Skilled in building strong relationships and presenting the company EVP effectively. Known for exceptional communication skills and ability to connect with stakeholders at all levels through emotional intelligence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Advisor – Recruitment & Talent
SMEC
04.2022 - Current
- Supported the business unit/market by implementing, developing, and achieving a recruitment strategy aligned with business goals
- Aided in the achievement of the company's diversity and inclusion objectives by implementing forward-thinking recruitment strategies.
- Collaborated with team members to develop and execute strategy-based workforce planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Ensured compliance with visa processing procedures and Labour Market Testing in accordance with legislative requirements.
- Developed strong knowledge of market needs, business strategy, team structure, role requirements, and culture through effective communication with Hiring Manager/Stakeholders.
- Provided advice and constructed reliable, valid capability assessment frameworks.
- Consistently maintained compliance and streamlined the end-to-end recruitment process.
- Supported Hiring Managers and Stakeholders in delivering constructive feedback to unsuccessful internal applicants
- Lead the implementation and integration of new ATS (Workday) for the recruitment team
Recruitment Business Partner/Lead
PeopleScout RPO (Client: ACCIONA)
04.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided recruitment expertise to various subsidiaries within Acciona nationally, including Geotech, Acciona Geotech Group Services, Acciona Construction Australia, Acciona Infrastructure Projects Australia, and John Beever Australia.
- Improved end to end recruitment practices
- Collaborated closely with leaders and executives, devising innovative recruitment strategies for diverse roles across the country.
- Worked closely with Workskill Australia to foster increased participation and engagement of First Nations people in the Construction industry.
Talent Specialist
Transport for NSW (Contract)
07.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed multiple portfolios encompassing Rail Delivery, Sydney Project Delivery, and Regional Project Delivery.
- Successfully completed diverse job briefs for various roles across these portfolios, with a focus on high-volume recruitment.
- Crafted diverse and inclusive adverts promoting equality within the Transport Cluster
- Conducted behavioural based interviewing, advising and guiding stakeholders on best practice recruitment throughout the recruitment process.
- Ensured smooth functioning of the recruitment process by offering comprehensive guidance and support to hiring managers. Conducted training sessions to enhance their skills in effective recruiting techniques.
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Multiplex Construction Australasia
07.2017 - 05.2020
- Managed the end-to-end recruitment process, including identifying suitable candidates for available opportunities
- Reviewed and updated multiple recruitment policies
- Conducting interviews using behavioral-based and technical interviewing methods
- Provided guidance to business managers regarding optimal recruitment strategies
- Efficiently handled a large workload while upholding service excellence and delivering high-quality results
- Used proactive sourcing methods, including LinkedIn, referrals, and networking, to attract top talent for the business
- Collaborated with businesses to understand updates in Fragomen visa seminars and delivered effective solutions for hiring international candidates
- Compiled, mapped out, and managed employee referral process to streamline and enhance efficiency
- Fostered trust and confidence among internal stakeholders through effective relationship building, resulting in cohesive and collaborative work dynamics
- Developed and managed talent pools and pipelines through LinkedIn and Applicant Tracking System to ensure proactive and consistent access to talent
- Offered timely, structured feedback to candidates after interviews to foster open and authentic communication on recruitment progress.
- Promoted Multiplex at career fairs, furthered employer brand on social media channels, and represented the company at social and networking events
- Arrange Psychometric Assessments
- Promotion of EVP
- Effectively liaised between external recruitment agencies, stakeholders, and internal team members to establish and maintain strong business relationships.
Recruitment Consultant
Now Careers
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process including candidate screening, interviews, performance feedback, and offer negotiations.
- Utilized various sourcing methods (social networking, headhunting, referrals) to identify potential candidates.
- Introduced candidates to both new and established clients through reverse marketing strategies
- Utilized methods such as referrals, reference checks and effective networking to identify potential business opportunities with clients.
- Built and nurtured client relationships, resulting in increased satisfaction and repeat business
- Conducted candidate meetings and relationships, offering comprehensive career advice and guidance.
- Provided candidates with guidance on suitable positions and conducted interview preparation sessions
Senior Property Recruitment Consultant
MacDonald & Company
05.2016 - 11.2016
- Executed strategies to enhance client engagement and successfully developed new business opportunities
- Manage candidate relationships to provide overall careers support.
- Briefed candidates on appropriate positions and provided interview preparation
- Demonstrated expertise in managing the entire recruitment cycle, including interview coordination, offer administration, and ensuring superior candidate experience through effective post-hiring care.
- Managed placement and contract negotiations to achieve KPI's
Recruitment Consultant / Team Leader
Hire Resolve Recruitment
11.2014 - 05.2016
- Managed recruitment and business growth for Engineering and Construction positions in South Africa.
- Candidate Sourcing (sourcing portals e.g PNET, Database, Career Junction, LinkedIn)
- Attending candidate meetings
- Received and qualified SPECS from clients, matching suitable candidates to client specifications.
- Preparing candidate for interviews, negotiating placement and contract negotiations
- Achieving KPI’s
Education
Bachelor of Law Degree -
University of South Africa
Presenting with Confidence (3-day course) -
Second Nature
Skills
- Talent Sourcing and Management
- Market Mapping - Building and maintaining talent pipelines
- Candidate / Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Brand Management and Promotion
- Stakeholder and Business Engagement and Management
- Management of end-to-end recruitment best practice processes and methodologies
- High Emotional Intelligence
- Negotiation and Influencing
System knowledge
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Springboard (ATS)
- Page Up (ATS)
- JobAdder (ATS)
- Success Factors (ATS)
- Workday (HRIS and ATS)
- Sonru and VEVO (Video Interviewing Platforms)
- LinkedIn Recruiter
- SEEK Talent Search
References
Available on request
Timeline
Senior Advisor – Recruitment & Talent
SMEC
04.2022 - Current
Recruitment Business Partner/Lead
PeopleScout RPO (Client: ACCIONA)
04.2021 - 04.2022
Talent Specialist
Transport for NSW (Contract)
07.2020 - 04.2021
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Multiplex Construction Australasia
07.2017 - 05.2020
Recruitment Consultant
Now Careers
01.2017 - 06.2017
Senior Property Recruitment Consultant
MacDonald & Company
05.2016 - 11.2016
Recruitment Consultant / Team Leader
Hire Resolve Recruitment
11.2014 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Law Degree -
University of South Africa
Presenting with Confidence (3-day course) -
Second Nature
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