Ernesto Bas Gonzalvo, Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Ernesto Bas Gonzalvo

Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partner (HRBP)

Sun Life

Location
United Arab Emirates
Education
Master's degree, Educational Administration
Experience
23 years, 3 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :23 years, 3 Months

Talent Acquisition and HR Business Partner (HRBP) at Sun Life
  • Canada - Vancouver
  • July 2015 to April 2024

Managed end-to-end recruitment process from sourcing to hiring. Collaborated with HR and TA teams to develop and implement recruitment strategies.

Sourced new candidate leads through referrals, centers of influence, professional networks, and social media platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Boolean techniques. User of Salesforce, Taleo and Workday platforms.

Conducted in-depth behavioral and competency-based interviews to assess candidates drivers, motivators, and achievements.

Provided guidance and support to executives, line managers, and HR units on career development, global initiatives, performance management, employee relations, disciplinary matters, and conflict resolution. I focused on fostering safety, engagement, retention, growth, productivity, and teamwork.

Partnered with line managers in delivering HR initiatives, projects, and processes to support better employee experience aligned with department goals.

Partnered with hiring managers to ensure new employees have positive and memorable first impressions.

Orchestrated high-impact roadshows and recruitment campaigns, significantly boosting brand visibility and applicant quality.

Fostered a greater understanding of company culture and engagement through employee communication plans, promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality.

Recruiter at AJ Insurance Services
  • Canada - New Westminster
  • January 2013 to March 2015

Managed the full cycle recruitment process from sourcing to offers.

Organized campus recruitment programs and career events. Generated new candidate leads through referrals and social media platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and Boolean techniques. Used Taleo, and Workday.
Worked with business leaders to hire and place the best-fit talents within agreed timelines and business objectives.

Managed personnel hiring and terminations while meticulously maintaining data integrity within the HRIS (ATS) database.

Ensured fair and objective assessments of candidates, aligned with company standards, and promoted diversity, equality, and inclusion in hiring decisions.

Sr. Business Psychologist/Talent Acquisition Consultant at Emirates Airlines
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • December 2005 to December 2012

Developed and led recruitment strategies to attract top aviation talent globally, focusing on pilot recruitment, aircraft engineers, IT & corporate staff, air traffic controllers, and flight engineers, etc. for Emirates' diverse fleet.

Partnered effectively with Flight Operations, Engineering, and Pilot Selection teams to ensure alignment with organizational needs and compliance with GCAA regulations.

Implemented cutting-edge assessment (including psychometrics) and selection methodologies, significantly enhancing the recruitment process and candidate experience.

Spearheaded the design and facilitation of assessment centers and technical competency evaluation.

Cultivated extensive networks within the aviation industry, utilizing social media and professional platforms to source candidates and promote Emirates’ employer brand.

Provided expertise in comprehensive psychological assessments and personality analysis of employees from different levels and departments (VPs, Directors, General Managers, Chief Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and others) focusing on high-performance selection, talent development, succession planning, training, and retention.

Psychologist at Emirates Airlines
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • July 2000 to November 2005

Implemented cutting-edge assessment (including psychometrics) and selection methodologies, significantly enhancing the recruitment process and candidate experience.

Spearheaded the design and facilitation of assessment centers and technical competency evaluation.
Orchestrated the setup and oversight of 27 workstations to evaluate candidates psychometric assessments seamlessly.

Provided expertise in comprehensive psychological assessments and personality analysis of employees from diferent levels and departments (VPs, Directors, General Managers, Chief Pilots, Air Trafic Controllers, and others) focusing on high-performance selection, talent development, succession planning, training, and retention.

Conducted thorough assessments crucial for making informed decisions about candidate/talent selection, promotion, and professional growth, this gave valuable insights to HR partners and executive leadership teams for talent development and succession planning.

Coached and counseled over 500 referred employees for work-related and psychological issues. Implemented tailored developmental plans resulting in improved performance, safety, and collaboration.

Education

Master's degree, Educational Administration
  • at St. Joseph's College
  • March 2024
Diploma, Certificate in Organizational Coaching:
  • at University of British Columbia.
  • May 2015
Diploma, Human Resources
  • at BCIT
  • January 2011
Master's degree, Master of Arts in Education
  • at St. Joseph's College
  • March 2006
Bachelor's degree, Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • at St. Joseph's College
  • March 1990

Specialties & Skills

Assessment Tools
Onboarding
Talent Acquisition
Sourcing
Global Recruitment
Communication
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Leadership
Negotiation
Interpersonal Skills
Stakeholder Engagement
SOCIAL MEDIA
SOURCING
PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
COLLABORATION
BOOSTING
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
COMMUNICATIONS
PLANNING
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Recruitment and Selection
Talent Acquisition , Retention and Development
Onboarding and Employee Engagement
Compliance and Labor Laws
Coaching and Counseling
Psychometric Testing
Competency Based Interviewing
Psychological Assessments

Languages

English
Expert

Training and Certifications

Certificate in Organizational Coaching (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015