Shannon Cavanagh
Talent Acquisition Manager @Bayer
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WORK HISTORY
Talent Acquisition Manager @Bayer
CA
As a dedicated recruitment professional at Bayer Canada, I proudly support all business units in the Life Sciences industry, facilitating the recruitment and onboarding of top talent across the nation in both French and English. My role has involved indirect management and training of junior talent acquisition colleagues as well as HR Administrators, leveraging my expertise in various ATS platforms such as TALEO, SuccessFactors, and Eightfold A.I. to streamline our talent acquisition processes.I have developed strong relationships with many HR business partners and executive leaders in diverse areas, including Pharma General Medicine, Radiology, Consumer Health, Animal Health, Specialty Medicine (Oncology/Ophthalmology), and Crop Science. This collaboration allows me to effectively address talent challenges, influence hiring behaviors, and guide teams toward more intelligent hiring decisions.With a comprehensive approach to 360 requisition management, I oversee the entire hiring process—from intake meetings and job postings across multiple channels to competency-based interviews and offer negotiations, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. My active involvement in event and project management for M&A initiatives and annual programs, such as \"Take Our Kids to Work Day\", HR team volunteer days and Summer Student hiring, underscores my commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and promoting diversity.Additionally, I lead campus and Co-Op recruitment initiatives to align with early talent development needs, driven by my passion for working with a global company that directly impacts and improves the quality of human life
EDUCATION
Trent University
Bachelor, Sociology / French
SKILLS
ABOUT SHANNON CAVANAGH
Experienced bilingual Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist with a demonstrated history of working with business leaders to successfully engage talent nationally.I have a track record of extraordinary results in a demanding, fast pace, interactive, high-volume environment where I collaborate with senior leadership, HR Generalists, management and employees on solutions for the business. I enjoy driving change by embracing new and innovative recruitment practices using social media, out of the box thinking, and emerging technology. My experience managing the entire recruitment process includes candidate identification and assessment, job search strategies, resume building, LinkedIn bios, interview coaching, offer negotiation and new hire on-boarding. My ability to assess situations from both a business and people perspective has allowed me to develop exceptional relationships with my clients and build credibility at all levels.I consistently exceed client expectations by understanding their employment needs and devising recruitment strategies to help them grow their people capability. I am an outstanding coach to both my candidates and my clients by counseling them on how to approach the market, be clear and concise on what they are seeking, and how to focus on making it a value added experience within a reasonable timeframe. My willingness to help others be successful has resulted in various rewards of recognition.I am always looking to grow my network and help others realize their full potential. Feel free to connect if I can assist you with your career journey!
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