Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Tharani Perera is a seasoned Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive experience in the healthcare industry. She is adept at identifying and recruiting top-tier clinical and administrative talent to support the growth and success of healthcare organizations. Tharani's expertise spans the full talent acquisition lifecycle, from strategic workforce planning to candidate sourcing, screening, and onboarding.
Experience Summary
Current Role
Tharani currently serves as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Horizon Health Network, a leading healthcare provider in New Brunswick, Canada. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies to attract and hire qualified healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and allied health personnel. Tharani's efforts have been instrumental in helping Horizon Health Network maintain a strong, high-performing workforce to deliver exceptional patient care.
Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Tharani held several talent acquisition positions within the healthcare sector, including:
- Talent Acquisition Specialist-Clinical Recruitment at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in the United Arab Emirates
- Talent Acquisition Specialist (Physician) at Mafraq Hospital in the United Arab Emirates
- Senior Recruitment Specialist (Physicians/Nurses) at Universal Hospital in the United Arab Emirates
- Senior Recruitment Consultant at Ayadi Consultancy in the United Arab Emirates
- Team Leader-Recruitment & Headhunting (Senior HR Executive) and Recruitment Consultant-Executive HR and Admin at Smart Quest Pvt Ltd in Sri Lanka
Tharani's diverse background has enabled her to develop a deep understanding of the unique talent needs and challenges faced by healthcare organizations, and she has consistently demonstrated the ability to devise and implement effective recruitment strategies to address these needs.
Academic Background
Tharani holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka. She has also completed various professional development courses and certifications in human resources, talent acquisition, and recruitment.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent acquisition and recruitment
- Workforce planning and analysis
- Candidate sourcing and screening
- Employer branding and talent marketing
- Onboarding and integration of new hires
- Compliance and regulatory requirements
- Stakeholder management and collaboration
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Tharani has played a pivotal role in supporting the growth and success of healthcare organizations by building high-performing teams of clinical and administrative professionals. Her achievements include:
- Spearheading the implementation of a comprehensive recruitment strategy that resulted in a 25% reduction in time-to-fill for critical positions at Horizon Health Network
- Developing and leading a targeted recruitment campaign that increased the organization's pool of qualified nurse candidates by 35%
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and launch a successful employee referral program, contributing to a 20% increase in internal referrals
- Establishing strong partnerships with industry associations and educational institutions to enhance the organization's employer brand and attract top talent
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, deep industry knowledge, and proven track record of success, Tharani Perera is a valuable asset to any healthcare organization seeking to build and maintain a high-performing workforce. Her commitment to excellence and ability to deliver tangible results make her a sought-after talent acquisition specialist in the industry.
