Patrick Dutra

Responsible for managing the full 360° recruitment process, partnering with clients/candidates to deliver tailored talent solutions while sourcing, assessing, and placing top-tier candidates across accounting & finance industry.

• Managed end-to-end recruitment cycles, including client engagement, candidate sourcing, interviewing, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
• Built and maintained strong client relationships by understanding hiring needs, team dynamics, and business objectives.
• Sourced high-quality candidates using job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, referrals, and proactive headhunting strategies.
• Delivered consultative support to clients on market trends, salary benchmarking, and talent acquisition strategies.
• Maintained and updated CRM/ATS systems with accurate candidate and job data.
• Achieved and exceeded monthly KPIs for placements, client retention, and business development.

Key support role within Robert Walters accounting & finance recruitment team, focused on candidate sourcing, relationship management, and process coordination. Partnered closely with consultants to ensure high-quality talent delivery and a seamless candidate experience across all stages of the recruitment lifecycle.

• Sourced, screened, and shortlisted candidates for active vacancies across the accounting & finance team.
• Conducted detailed candidate interviews to assess skills, experience, motivations, and cultural fit.
• Built and maintained strong candidate pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Managed ongoing candidate communication, keeping individuals informed and engaged throughout the recruitment process.
• Scheduled interviews, coordinated feedback between clients and candidates, and supported offer and onboarding stages.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the CRM.
• Supported consultants with market mapping, talent research, and reporting tasks.

Versatile HR professional responsible for supporting daily HR operations, employee relations, payroll processing, and administrative functions. Served as a key contact for staff and management, ensuring the smooth delivery of HR services and adherence to employment regulations.

• Administered HR processes across the employee lifecycle including recruitment support, onboarding, employee records, and offboarding.
• Processed monthly payroll accurately and on time, including overtime, deductions, benefits, and statutory contributions.
• Ensured compliance with tax regulations, labor laws, and internal payroll policies.
• Maintained HRIS and payroll systems with up-to-date employee data including salary changes, promotions, and benefits.
• Provided first-line support to employees and managers on HR and payroll-related queries.
• Managed employee lifecycle documentation including contracts, letters, and exit interviews.
• Supported performance management cycles and training coordination.
• Participated in audits, compliance checks, and policy updates.