Romario L. Buchanan, MBA, Msc. HRM, DipEC-NLP

Experience

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  Ibex

  Feb 2016 - Jan 2017

  Senior Subject Matter Expert and Team Manager
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  Scotiabank

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2018

  Customer Experience Specialist
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  Guardsman Group Ltd

  Sept 2018 - Mar 2020

  Group Executive, Technical Sales
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  Dolce Jamaica

  Apr 2020 - Aug 2023

  Founding Partner

  A robust baking and catering team dedicated to everything Dolce!

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  KPMG

  Nov 2021 - Apr 2022

  Business Process Group Officer, Talent Acquisition (US)

  • Conducted Interviews for Candidates up to Director level, to determine theirsuitability for the Job Position.• Created Job Postings on various Job websites for KPMG US.• Assessed, Analyze and determine areas of opportunities within the Recruiting process and implement department SOP's and spearhead process improvements to foster efficiency.• Procured items needed to engage Candidates and or staff to enhance the recruiting process.• Developed strategies and processes to foster efficiency.• Reviewed candidate Resume's and create profiles using Avature CRM and ATS(Applicant Tracking Tool).• Updated Daily Reports on Candidate Feedback, Negative Responses and Confirm start dates for successful and unsuccessful applicants respectively.• Leveraged various resources - internet, community organizations, print media, formal/informal networks, colleges, trade associations - to directly and indirectly source qualified candidates.• Ensured the maintenance of accurate and concise records and reports concerning all phases of the recruitment process, working within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and HRIS tools.• Responsible for developing and applying an in-depth knowledge of the job specifications to include experience, skills, and behavioral competencies needed for success in each role. Show less

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  Transparent BPO

  Apr 2022 - now

  • Drive and direct all recruitment efforts and process's for Jamaica• Manage, track, and update the ATS platform leading to 100% candidate process engagement and an efficient recruitment process• Planned and executed recruitment strategies and initiatives that facilitated appropriate on-boarding & new hire orientation of applicants• Developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies ensuring the most appropriate sourcing, evaluation, and selection of the most qualified and diverse talent• Trained and mentored a team of Recruiters Interacting with the VP's & Directors to coordinate and plan Recruitment drives for their respective Business units.• Leverage ZOHO ATS and BambooHR to manage the entire candidate recruiting process and to ensure compliance with Client regulations and hiring practices per the unique needs of each Business unit• Co-ordinated workload assessments and devised new operational processes that led to a 70% increase productivity for the team• Create and suggest new and effective interviewing procedures that led to 83% increase in Quality of Hire metric• Develop and request required tests needed for hire• Set clear goals and benchmarks for recruitment team• Coached managers in hiring the best candidate for improved organizational effectiveness in meeting short and long term goals• Streamlined frequent performance reviews for recruiters aimed at career development and efficiency maximization• Actively generate candidate s by Organizing recruiting events; fairs and open houses, Referral programs & by using electronic venues like websites and social media• Assess & analyze strategies and numbers to ensure for Business excellence that led to continuous improvement in Quality of hire, fill rate, recruiter performance, and time to fill. Show less

  • Snr. Manager, Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

    Feb 2023 - now

  • Manager, Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

    Apr 2022 - Feb 2023
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  Carifika Inc

  Dec 2023 - now

  Global Co-Chairman

  Lead HR & Operational Strategy and transformation for a Global NFP firm that’s in the business of shaping lives.