Rae Ratna
About Rae Ratna
Rae Ratna is a Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Interac Corp., where they lead campus recruitment initiatives and maintain a competitive edge in the candidate landscape. With a background in various recruitment roles, they have successfully hired approximately 90 students and managed recruitment strategies across multiple sectors.
Work at Interac
Rae Ratna currently holds the position of Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Interac Corp., a role she has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, she leads the campus recruitment efforts, successfully managing partnerships with various post-secondary institutions, including York University, University of Waterloo, University of Toronto, and Ryerson University. Rae has played a key role in executing recruitment strategies that align with the company's objectives. She also actively participates in strategy alignment meetings with the Director of Talent Acquisition and other stakeholders to develop effective recruitment marketing strategies.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Interac, Rae Ratna gained extensive experience in talent acquisition across various organizations. She worked as a Talent Acquisition Consultant at Tilray for six months in 2019. Additionally, she served as a Recruitment Specialist at IS2 Workforce Solutions from 2012 to 2014, and at Eagle Professional Resources from 2015 to 2016. Rae also held the position of Senior Corporate Recruiter at UNIQLO for three months in 2016 and worked as a Technical Recruiter at Capco from 2016 to 2017. Her diverse background in recruitment has equipped her with a deep understanding of the competitive candidate landscape.
Education and Expertise
Rae Ratna earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on Human Resources from York University, where she studied from 2008 to 2012. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in human resources principles and practices. Her expertise in talent acquisition is further demonstrated by her ability to maintain a Time To Fill metric of 35 days for active roles within sectors such as Technology & Operations, Innovation, and Commercial. Rae's academic and professional experiences contribute to her effectiveness in the recruitment field.
Achievements in Recruitment
Throughout her career, Rae Ratna has successfully led three full campus recruitment cycles, resulting in the hiring of approximately 90 students. Her strategic approach to recruitment and her ability to position Interac effectively in the competitive candidate landscape have been instrumental in achieving these results. Rae's work in maintaining efficient recruitment processes and her involvement in strategy alignment meetings highlight her commitment to enhancing recruitment outcomes within her organization.
Career Progression
Rae Ratna's career in recruitment began at IS2 Workforce Solutions, where she worked as a Recruitment Specialist from 2012 to 2014. She then progressed to various roles, including Talent Acquisition Consultant at Cadillac Fairview in 2020 and Talent Attraction Partner at Bond Brand Loyalty from 2020 to 2022. Rae also worked at Capco in multiple capacities, including Technical Recruiter and Talent Acquisition, Contract & Compliance. This diverse experience has allowed her to develop a comprehensive skill set in talent acquisition and recruitment strategy.