Confessions of a Recruiter: The Interview

Sarah Campitelli is an HR Professional with over 10 years of experience. Since 2017, Sarah has been working at McCain Foods Limited — a global food manufacturer of prepared potato products and appetizers. In her current role as HR Director, Global HR, Sarah partners with leaders in Global Operations & Growth on their people strategies and focuses on driving the McCain “Winning Culture”. For Sarah, being a credible activist to her leaders is a daily goal – it’s about building relationships, understanding the business then being able to provide recommendations and insights to drive decisions.

Sarah attended Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) and graduated in 2014 where she received a Bachelor of Commerce, specializing in Human Resources with a minor in Communications. While at TMU, Sarah played an active role on campus leading the HR Student’s Association (HRSA) as President. Following the end of her University experience, Sarah pursued and received her CHRP designation (Certified Human Resources Professional). Outside of work, Sarah continues to participate on campus by participating in HRSA Alumni events, she has hosted a development planning workshop for students and was highlighted in a new series called “Mentorship Minutes”. Most recently, Sarah was awarded the “Top 10 of the Last 10” Alumni Achievement Award from Ted Rogers School of Management at their 2024 event.

Sneha Deokie is a proud alumna of the Ted Rogers School of Management at Toronto Metropolitan University, and an experienced People & Culture leader with over a decade in HR. She currently leads people strategy and operations at WoodGreen Community Services — one of Toronto’s largest social service agencies.

Sneha began her career in HR consulting before returning to TMU to help build what is now the Business Career Hub at the Ted Rogers School of Management. In her role as a Career Consultant, she supported students in Hospitality, Retail, and Marketing, laying the foundation for her ongoing passion for supporting people through career growth and transition.

She went on to hold progressive roles in campus recruitment and diversity & inclusion at PwC Canada, followed by a leadership role in people experience and culture at Humi. Across every role, Sneha has combined strategic insight with practical, hands-on expertise in talent acquisition and employee engagement.

Passionate about creating fair, inclusive, and transparent hiring experiences, Sneha supports both candidates and hiring managers in navigating the interview process with clarity and confidence. She’s known for her thoughtful, people-first approach and for helping organizations build cultures where employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work.

Andrew Layman is a Senior HR professional at Starbucks Coffee Company with eight years of experience in areas of talent acquisition, organizational development, employee relations, leave of absence administration and talent management. He has a proven track record of designing and implementing HR strategies that foster employee engagement and drive business results. Andrew partners with leaders across the organization to build high-performing teams and cultivate a culture of growth and inclusion. Andrew holds a B.A., (Hons), Sociology and certificate in Human Resources Management from Toronto Metropolitan University, along with two professional HR designations, the Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP) and Registered Professional Recruiter (RPR) designation.

Natasha Sleem-Gardiner is an experienced talent acquisition professional currently serving as a Manager, Talent Acquisition at Accenture since December 2024. Prior to this role, Natasha held various positions at Comtech Group from October 2017 to December 2024, including Manager of Talent Acquisition, where responsibilities encompassed managing the talent acquisition lifecycle and developing sourcing strategies. Natasha’s earlier experience includes roles as a Human Resources Generalist at Fleet Complete and as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Robert Half Technology. Natasha’s educational background includes a certificate in Human Resources Management from the Chang School, and additional certifications in leadership and Microsoft Excel from notable institutions.