David Fernandes

National Talent Acquisition Leader, Projects, Expansion & Digital Strategy @IKEA

Burlington, ON, CA

Come join us as we transform the way we will be \"creating a better everyday life for the many people\"! Visit us at https://en-us-jobs.about.ikea.com/• Implemented the Centralized Talent Acquisition Strategy and Onboarding Experience across Canada for all units• Partnered with local units to better understand needs of the business• Influenced Business Partners to utilize forecasting methodologies in order to proactively anticipate hiring needs• Created an outstanding candidate experience from initial candidate contact to job offer that is efficient and aligned with IKEA values• Influenced and consulted with Steering Managers and Hiring Managers throughout searches to ensure the best talent was hired• Led the recruiting process for management, leadership and complex searches• Utilized and advocated for global tools programs and direct recruiting techniques to identify, attract, and engage qualified candidates for assigned and anticipated vacancies• Identified initiatives of driving changes recruitment using the IKEA IDEA framework• Built and maintained manageable talent pools for future competence in software systems• Analysed data, metrics (TTF) and assisted in leading process improvements across the recruitment function• Communicated effectively and proactively throughout the recruiting process• Screened, interviewed and prepared candidate slate within an appropriate and consistent timeline• Developed and evolved relations with stakeholders within the country organization to ensure alignment with sourcing strategies while managing stakeholder expectations• Established strong employer branding of “IKEA as an employer of choice” through partnerships with Communications, Marketing and Employer Branding teams