Sam Reid

Sam Reid, RPR, currently serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager at Bird, overseeing global recruitment efforts for a large organization with over 1,200 employees across the US, Canada, and EMEA. With a track record of enhancing hiring operations, Sam has successfully reduced time-to-fill by 30% through strategic process improvements. As a member of The People People Group, Sam contributes to the community of HR and recruitment professionals focused on best practices and enhancing the candidate experience. Previous experience includes roles at SQ1 Recruitment, HomeStars, Canadian Linen, Stoakley-Stewart Consultants Ltd., and Barclays, where Sam developed and managed recruitment teams, with a strong emphasis on high-quality talent acquisition and leadership placements. Sam's educational background includes a Certificate in Organizational Leadership from Harvard University, a Post-Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Management from George Brown College, and a Bachelor's degree from the University of Toronto.