Mercedes Kane Mowat

WORK HISTORY

ABOUT MERCEDES KANE MOWAT

Hello! I\'m an enthusiastic professional in the realm of talent—a field I stumbled into and have since grown to love. Who knew you can have a great career connecting, inspiring and supporting PEOPLE.I thrive on building and nurturing trusted relationships. There\'s something incredibly rewarding about working with dynamic teams and belonging to a supportive HR community. My days are filled with challenges and excitement, and I wouldn\'t have it any other way.At the heart of my approach are \'our people\', candidates and people leaders. I\'m dedicated to providing exceptional experiences for our internal customers, candidates and delivering top-notch service to hiring managers. My motto? Great candidate experiences lead to fantastic hiring outcomes. My motivation is to grow our revenue with the great people we bring in and retain.Financial prudence is one of my strengths at work—now if only I could say the same for my personal finances! I pride myself on my honesty, sarcasm and determination to do the right thing. I am an active part of our VP team, who\'s mission is to drive and execute on our strategic goals.Areas of Expertise: Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: Crafting strategies for attracting and retaining top talent, focusing on brand building and efficient hiring. Employee Development & Training: Identifying skill gaps and designing training for skill enhancement and career growth. Succession Planning: Preparing future leaders for smooth role transitions, securing the company\'s leadership future.🤝 Diversity & Inclusion: Promoting workplace diversity and inclusion with supportive policies. Compensation & Benefits: Formulating attractive, fair compensation and benefits aligned with company finances. Employee Engagement & Retention: Boosting engagement and retention through surveys and cultural initiatives. Organizational Culture & Change Management: Cultivating company culture and leading change for strategic alignment. HR Analytics: Utilizing analytics for informed decision-making and evaluating HR initiatives.Life Outside Work:When I\'m not at work, you\'ll find me embracing life\'s hustle. I\'m a parent to a fantastic 17-year-old who keeps me grounded. My hobbies include baking, leisurely walks by the canal in my hometown, and enjoying movie nights with my family.