Kunal Gaikwad⚡️

Recruiter

Pune, Maharashtra, India8 yrs 9 mos experience

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Key Highlights

Accenture Star Performer of the Year FY-23
Maintained 30% diversity candidate pipeline
Reduced interview-to-hire ratio from 12:1 to 7:1

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Recruitment Specialist with expertise in IT and Manufacturing sectors.

Contact

kunal.gaikwad@cyient.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

RecruitmentData AnalyticsProgram ManagementDiversity HiringTechnical Writing

Other Skills

ATS ManagementBackground VerificationCandidate AssessmentCandidate ExperienceCandidate ManagementCommunicationCurriculum DevelopmentCustomer ServiceDatabase ManagementFrameMakerHuman Resources (HR)IT RecruitmentInterviewingManagementMicrosoft Office

About

LinkedIn certified Recruiter with proven experience working in a Dynamic Top IT & / Manufacturing Product-Based Companies, expertise hiring various engineering roles in Software and Product base Domain's like Telecom, Electrical, Automotive, Embedded, Digital, Manufacturing and Plant Engineering (O&G)Domain. Experience in Non-Tech Hiring, Leadership Head Hunting, Campus/University Recruitment. Apart from taking part in above said activities, the below following as well includes in my daily routine alike Data Reporting & Analytics, Program Management such as - (Internal Movement, Referral Management, Diversity Hiring, Employee Experience), Vendor Management, Team Management. ACHIEVEMENTS - Accenture Star Performer of the Year FY-23 - Maintained 30% diversity candidate pipeline for all the open roles - Hired 33% of diversity candidates out of the overall hire calls - Joining ratio of around 65%, with a drop out of less than 40% - Worked on the boomerang project which involved reaching out to ex-employees, generating interest to return and aligning them to relevant open roles - Strategized sourcing to reduce interview-to-hire ratio from 12:1 to 7:1 in a span of 6 months - Spreading awareness about the company culture by being the company ambassador - Increased the referral pipeline by 15

Experience

Cyient

Human Resources Specialist

Dec 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 3 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Drive high-impact recruitment strategies for engineering and non-tech roles, focusing on technology, manufacturing, and plant engineering sectors.
Conduct in-depth candidate assessments and manage the entire recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiations.
Optimize recruitment processes and metrics, using data analytics to forecast hiring needs and improve efficiency.
Collaborate with senior leaders to align hiring strategies with business objectives, ensuring successful placements and enhanced team dynamics.

RecruitmentData AnalyticsCandidate AssessmentSourcingInterviewingOffer Negotiations

Accenture

Human Resources

Feb 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment for high-profile technology and leadership roles, including C-level executives and senior managers.
Achieved a 30% diversity candidate pipeline and increased the referral pipeline by 15%, enhancing talent acquisition strategies.
My achievements include reducing the interview-to-hire ratio from 12:1 to 7:1 and being recognized as Accenture’s Star Performer of the Year for FY-23. I excel in program management, data analytics, and team leadership, always striving to enhance the candidate experience and foster a vibrant company culture.
Partnered with senior leaders to define ideal candidate profiles and develop effective search strategies, resulting in successful hires and improved team performance.
Utilized Workday and LinkedIn Recruiter for ATS management, ensuring a seamless recruitment lifecycle from prospecting to onboarding.

RecruitmentDiversity HiringReferral ManagementProgram ManagementData AnalyticsTeam Leadership+1

Krehsst recruitment solutions

Senior Human Resources

Jun 2021 – Dec 2021 · 6 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Managed end-to-end recruitment for diverse engineering roles across telecom, automotive, and plant engineering domains.
Led leadership hiring initiatives, successfully recruiting for roles such as Delivery Directors and Senior Technical Project Managers.
Enhanced candidate experience by negotiating offers, managing the offer process, and facilitating background verification and onboarding procedures.
Implemented innovative sourcing strategies, including leveraging LinkedIn and Naukri, to attract and engage top talent.

RecruitmentCandidate ExperienceSourcing StrategiesNegotiationBackground Verification

Dreamcare developers pvt. ltd.

Human Resources Executive

Apr 2019 – May 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Pune, Maharashtra, India

Human Resource Business Partner (HR BP)
Performing End to End Recruitment Life Cycle
Sourcing the relevant profiles from the Internal Database, References and Networking, and by online recruitment services like Job portals (Naukri.com, Sixth sense)
Hiring for Technical background Candidates for Full Time / Part Time / Hourly Basis Employment.
Conducting Telephonic Interview (to check Communication skills, project experience, cost, notice period and other related factors).
Scheduling the interview.
Preparing the recruitment strategies with team members.
Keeping in touch with the offered candidates and keeping them well informed till the time they join.
Maintain daily, weekly & monthly report
Searching the profile in the database for a new candidate for checking duplications to maintain effective database.
Maintain of each and every candidate’s profile with full details like education, contact details, technical comments, HR comments, Reference check, background verification etc]
Interacting with Hiring managers for positions.
Interviewing Candidates, Initial Screening, Scheduling interview, follow-up with candidates, engaging or maintaining candidate in loop, coordinating with the Hiring Managers.
Hands-on Experience in Sourcing / Boolean Search the desired candidates thru Naukri, LinkedIn, Glassdoors.

RecruitmentSourcingInterviewingCandidate ManagementDatabase Management

Freelance

Technical Author

Jan 2017 – Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Rajasthan, India

Freelance Authored and complied Technical Book of Maintenance & Repair of Electronic Test Equipment for
Freelancing the Curriculum syllabus setting for the students passed 10th or 10+2 those can enroll under.
This books is aimed at providing encouragement and support to specially abled children to pursue Technical Education.

Technical WritingCurriculum Development