Mar 2023 – Mar 2025 · 2 yrs · Remote

Jun 2021 – Feb 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · Remote

• Collaborate with local and global stakeholders and team members
• Possess general knowledge of legal and compliance laws pertaining to recruitment and hiring
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Provide exceptional customer service, with a proven track record of using consultative skills to gain the trust of high-level stakeholders
• Utilize social media for recruitment, referral tools, online recruiting databases, and other methods to attract highly skilled and hard-to-find talent
• Adapt to new recruiting technologies, tracking systems, reporting tools, sourcing tools, etc.
• Assume responsibility and accountability for fulfilling competency/tower/practice demands
• Develop hiring plans and focus on recruitment branding through various initiatives
• Create necessary recruitment funnel reports or tactical reports to present to the business
• Take responsibility for the Time to Fill (Time to Offer) metric of all job requisitions raised for the tower/practice
• Monitor and control time lag at each stage of the recruitment cycle, beginning from job requisition approval to offer release
• Manage stakeholders effectively by presenting all recruitment-related reports to the business for the respective tower/practice
• Coordinate with the business on hiring plans and weekday/weekend drive plans
• Ensure 100% compliance with the assessment and documentation process during the first stage of the recruitment process
• Follow offer approval guidelines responsibly and accountably
• Engage with candidates to ensure an excellent pre-joining experience by understanding and building market intelligence on Technology/HR practices/bottlenecks related to salary, project, location, etc., on a monthly basis.

Sep 2020 – Jun 2021 · 9 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Collaborate with local and global stakeholders and team members
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• Provide exceptional customer service, with a proven track record of using consultative skills to gain the trust of high-level stakeholders
• Utilize social media for recruitment, referral tools, online recruiting databases, and other methods to attract highly skilled and hard-to-find talent
• Adapt to new recruiting technologies, tracking systems, reporting tools, sourcing tools, etc.
• Develop hiring plans and focus on recruitment branding through various initiatives
• Create necessary recruitment funnel reports or tactical reports to present to the business
• Take responsibility for the Time to Fill (Time to Offer) metric of all job requisitions raised for the tower/practice
• Monitor and control time lag at each stage of the recruitment cycle, beginning from job requisition approval to offer release
• Manage stakeholders effectively by presenting all recruitment-related reports to the business for the respective tower/practice
• Coordinate with the business on hiring plans and weekday/weekend drive plans
• Ensure 100% compliance with the assessment and documentation process during the first stage of the recruitment process
• Follow offer approval guidelines responsibly and accountably
• Engage with candidates to ensure an excellent pre-joining experience by understanding and building market intelligence on Technology/HR practices/bottlenecks related to salary, project, location, etc., on a monthly basis.
• Identify and evaluate potential vendors based on business needs and requirements
• Develop and manage relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable terms and pricing
• Monitor vendor performance to ensure compliance with contractual agreements and service level agreements
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation related.

Nov 2018 – Apr 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India

• Collaborate effectively with hiring managers, technical managers, and stakeholders to understand their hiring needs and requirements.
• Proactively source potential candidates through various channels, such as job portals, LinkedIn, contacts, and events.
• Manage an interview drive for both fresher and experienced candidates.
• Manage the entire talent acquisition process, from sourcing and screening to interviewing, salary negotiation, and post-offer follow-up, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.
• Work closely with vendors to explain the job description and maintain resume data.
• Possess expertise in the entire recruitment life cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing (initial rounds), salary negotiation, and post-offer follow-up.
• Post job openings both internally and externally on various job portals.
• Manage requirements across all verticals and IT technologies.
• Plan and execute a top-notch onboarding program for new employees on their first day.
• Keep abreast of recruitment trends to attract and retain the best talents.
• Develop and execute a recruitment strategy that best fits the company's needs and satisfies current openings.
• Maintain data reports and performance metrics on a regular basis and take responsibility for people-related HR documentation.
• Represent the company both internally and externally at events, support employer branding, and build relationships with potential candidate communities to enhance the talent pool for the organization.
• Aim to make an impact by attracting and hiring the very best talent in the market.
• Have at least 5 years of recruiting experience, preferably in recruitment agencies or the IT/Telco industries.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills that enable you to form effective working relationships with people at all levels.
• Handle onboarding, induction, and joining and exit formalities for new employees.

Dec 2015 – Nov 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Pune

• Manage the entire end-to-end recruitment cycle for assigned positions, including super niche IT positions/skills.
• Manage interview drives for both fresher and experienced candidates.
• Collaborate closely with technical managers to understand their hiring requirements.
• Utilize various sourcing channels, such as job portals, referrals, and social media sites.
• Possess expertise in the entire recruitment life cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing (initial rounds), negotiation, and post-offer follow-up.
• Manage requirements across all verticals and IT technologies.
• Negotiate with candidates for compensation and ensure their timely joining.
• Update the weekly recruiting activity report on open/filled positions on the application tracking system and attend weekly recruiting meetings to discuss recruiting strategies.
• Monitor and maintain the database based on current requirements and build a pipeline for immediate and future needs.
• Guide candidates through various stages of the recruitment process and make job offers to potential candidates.
• Possess a good understanding of the Application Tracking System (ATS) and update candidate status on the ATS as per the process.
• Expert in Fresher and Campus Hiring, including conducting aptitude tests, scheduling technical interviews and tests, negotiating salaries, and facilitating HR discussions.

Nov 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune

• Responsible for managing the entire end-to-end recruitment process for clients.
• Understanding the requirements from clients and ensuring that they are met.
• Sourcing potential candidates from various channels and evaluating their communication, presentation, and technical skills based on the job requirements.
• Expertise in sourcing candidates with IT recruitment skills like niche, semi-niche, and generic skills.
• Conducting cold calls to candidates to discuss job opportunities, location, clients, and employment type.
• Shortlisting and screening candidates' profiles based on job description from job portals and sharing the profiles with clients.
• Scheduling and conducting various types of interviews like telephonic, face-to-face, and walk-in interviews for shortlisted candidates.
• Negotiating and convincing candidates to accept the job offer and join the company in a short notice period.
• Building and maintaining a good relationship with candidates and updating the candidate database.
• Following up with candidates from the shortlisting stage until their joining date.
• Preparing weekly and monthly reports relating to the number of interviews conducted, offers made, and candidates who have joined the company.

Oct 2013 – Mar 2014 · 5 mos · Pune Area, India

• Building and maintaining relationships with existing and potential customers.
• Conducting market research to identify potential new customers and market trends.
• Creating and delivering presentations to potential customers and stakeholders.
• Negotiating sales contracts and agreements with customers.
• Meeting and exceeding sales targets and goals set by the company.
• Collaborating with other departments, such as marketing and product development, to ensure the success of sales initiatives.
• Managing and maintaining accurate sales records and reports.
• Providing excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Staying up-to-date with industry developments and advancements to improve sales strategies.
• Mentoring and training junior sales staff to improve their sales skills and performance.