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Jennifer El-Gemayel is a talent acquisition expert and search professional with over five years of experience, including a strong foundation in HR consulting. Taking a collaborative, client-focused approach, she is adept at understanding business objectives, developing search strategies, and identifying talent for executive and specialist roles in competitive markets across industries.
Professional Focus
- Over five years of experience in executive search and talent acquisition in consulting and corporate environments
- Industry expertise in technology (IT and AI), engineering, financial services, environmental services, manufacturing, and professional services
- Track record of successful searches for executive and technical specialist roles
- Experience managing full-cycle recruitment from role intake, sourcing strategy, and research through candidate evaluation, shortlisting, offer coordination, and onboarding
- Fluent in English and French
Business Expertise
- Talent Acquisition Advisor at Vooban, a tech firm specializing in AI and digital transformation solutions; focused on recruiting technical and executive talent
- Talent Acquisition Specialist at an HR consulting firm; partnered with clients across diverse industries to lead full-cycle executive search mandates
- Talent Research Specialist at an HR consulting firm; focused on targeted candidate research, market mapping, direct sourcing, and candidate outreach
- Additional experience in an advisory role with RBC Insurance and customer support roles at National Bank of Canada
Additional Expertise
- Manufacturing
- Engineering
- Industrial
- Human Resources
- Technology - IT & AI
- Financial Services
- Professional Services
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, minor in human rights law from Concordia University, Montreal
- Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in law, society and justice from Dawson College, Montreal
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