Andrea Howey
About Andrea Howey
Andrea Howey serves as the Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Kinaxis, bringing extensive experience in recruitment transformation and talent acquisition across various organizations, including Manulife and BlackBerry.
Work at Kinaxis
Andrea Howey currently serves as the Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Kinaxis, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the global recruitment strategy and enhancing the overall talent acquisition experience. Her focus includes developing relationships with key business stakeholders and attracting top talent to the organization.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Kinaxis, Andrea Howey held several significant roles in talent acquisition. She was the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition North America at RenoRun for five months in 2022. Prior to that, she spent five years at Manulife, where she served as Director of Talent Acquisition and later as AVP of Talent Acquisition North America. Her experience also includes a role as Executive Recruitment Consultant at BlackBerry from 2010 to 2013.
Recruitment Transformation Initiatives
Andrea Howey has been actively involved in recruitment transformation initiatives aimed at improving the talent acquisition experience. These initiatives focus on enhancing processes and strategies to better align recruitment efforts with organizational goals and improve candidate engagement.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Howey studied at Conestoga College, where she focused on Marketing, Business Administration, and Advertising from 1993 to 1996. She possesses expertise in both agency and corporate recruitment verticals, demonstrating a strong capability in building recruitment relationships with key business stakeholders and top talent candidates.
Career Timeline
Andrea Howey's career spans several roles in talent acquisition and recruitment. She worked at Northern Group as a Manager from 1993 to 1998, followed by a position as Senior Consultant at Manpower Canada from 1998 to 2002. She then served as a Search Consultant at Dean Group from 2007 to 2010, and as Senior Leader of Global Talent Acquisition at Shopify from 2021 to 2022.