Gorana Cicek

Talent Acquisition Specialist @Hazelview Properties

Calgary, AB, CA

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Hazelview Properties, I lead full-cycle recruitment across Western Canada and Ontario, managing 18–30 roles at a time. I’ve consistently delivered 9–12 hires per month, helping increase staffing levels from 87% to 97% in key portfolios. Full-cycle recruitment: From intake meetings to onboarding, I manage every stage of the hiring process with precision and care. Stakeholder management: Partner closely with hiring managers and senior leadership to align recruitment strategies with business goals. Job description development: Collaborate with department heads to craft clear, inclusive, and compelling job descriptions tailored to each role. Recruited for a wide range of roles including sales, marketing, maintenance, operations, project management, and corporate leadership. Contributed to the company’s DEI strategy and served as a point of contact for equity-seeking groups. Trained and mentored new TA team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing recruitment culture. Leveraged creative sourcing strategies and employer branding to attract top talent across multiple platforms. Promoted Hazelview’s culture and values to position the company as an employer of choice. Organized recruitment events and built strong relationships with agency partners to expand talent pipelines.

University of Zagreb / Sveučilište u Zagrebu

Master's degree, Sociology and Philosophy