Tandem works as an open partnership between Tracey Johns and Pete Williams. Tracey has extensive experience providing value to clients and candidates within the HR and Finance functions, delivering executive search, recruitment advice and project management to multinationals and small to medium sized businesses. Pete Williams partners with Tracey in delivering project specific solutions in addition to providing executive search and recruitment advice in the areas of engineering and operations in manufacturing. Together we have been highly successful, creating a partnership with each other, our clients and our candidates that is based on trust, integrity and open communication.
Tracey is a graduate of McMaster University and the HR Management Program at Fanshawe College. The mix of Business and HR was a perfect balance and once she joined the recruitment industry
she never looked back!
Tracey has spent over 20 years as a Recruiter, Manager, Consultant and most recently Business Partner. Her functional specialties include Accounting/Finance and HR search across all industries. Her market knowledge and experience gives her a reputable edge and Tracey is frequently described as a trusted resource providing insight and advice. As a Prevue distributor, Tracey adds value to all aspects of the hiring and onboarding process.
Clients and candidates concur that Tracey demonstrates success in cultivating relationships and building strategic partnerships. This commitment assists people with finding the best fit for their career which in turn directly impacts her clients through increased retention, efficiency and future growth.
Tracey is passionate about giving back and making a difference. She believes in the value of corporate social responsibility and healthy community initiatives. Throughout her career with her employers, Tracey was involved with the United Way, Canadian Cancer Society and Business Cares Food Drive to name a few. Tracey continues to support many respected organizations and programs throughout the area.
Pete is originally from the UK where he served in the Royal Navy (RN) before graduating with an Honours Degree in Business from the University of the West of England. Technical recruitment blends well with his business acumen and engineering experience in the RN; and as an immigrant he has worked hard to understand the specific needs of the manufacturing and engineering sectors here in SW Ontario.
Pete’s success in executive search spans 20 years, over 12 here in Ontario. During this time, he has enjoyed a variety of roles such as Executive Recruiter and Recruitment Manager, prior to starting his own successful Consultancy before the formation of the Tandem Recruitment partnership. This partnership allows him to focus his executive search activity on Operational and Engineering Leadership, in addition to Operational and Engineering roles that are functionally specific. This success has been built on providing honest and accurate information to both clients and candidates, enabling knowledge based decision making.
Pete is currently on the Board of the St Thomas Elgin General Hospital (STEGH) where he has the privilege of working with functional experts from the broader community as well as the very best of healthcare executives and practicing clinical professionals. He believes in developing relationships that provide benefit for all parties involved, be that personal, professional or community focused. As a Father with children born here in London, Ontario, Pete believes in participating in a culture of inclusion and excellence.
Professional Search
Retained Search
Recruitment Project Management
Competency Profiling/Assessment
Consulting Services
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
