Aug 2023 – May 2024 · 9 mos · Pune, Maharashtra, India · Hybrid

• Oversaw the hiring of leadership candidates (L66 & above) for positions such as group engineering managers, principal product/program managers, principal applied scientists, and others in the product and engineering teams (Cloud & AI, Network/Cyber Security focus).
• Collaborated with hiring managers for the hiring process.
• The focus was on leadership hiring, talent mobility, increasing diversity representation at senior levels, and targeted development of the leadership pipeline.

May 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos

• Awarded the "Human Resources Impact Award" for retaining 70 of 120 employees during a company
• divestiture through strategic skill mapping and quick transition efforts.
• Led the recruitment of 70 technical roles during the COVID19 pandemic, cutting candidate drop-off by 30% and counter-offer rejections by 25%.
• Boosted offer acceptance rates using a data-driven strategy, strengthening the employer brand.
• Mentored a team of four recruiters, increasing senior-level placements.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges, increasing recruitment efficiency.
• Delivered compelling presentations on recruitment data and strategy during QBRs and global HR meetings

Jun 2019 – May 2022 · 2 yrs 11 mos

• Directed recruitment for technical roles, achieving a 20% reduction in time-to-fill.
• Spearheaded diversity hiring initiatives, participating in the AnitaB.Org India Advancing Inclusion
• program and contributing to a more inclusive work environment.
• Enhanced vendor performance by improving candidate skill match by 50%, reducing project delays.

Dec 2016 – Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 6 mos

• Streamlined technical recruitment processes, Enhanced efficiency through process optimization,
• improved team collaboration, and advanced recruitment technology.
• Implemented diverse sourcing tools that expanded the candidate pool and enhanced overall hiring
• efficiency

Feb 2015 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr 10 mos

• On site recruitment for Nuance Communications
• Serve as the first point of contact for candidates, providing a positive and professional experience
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers to develop an understanding of their specific staffing needs
• Develop creative sourcing strategies using a variety of channels (e.g., social media, job boards, Boolean searches) to identify active and passive candidates
• Conduct initial phone screens to assess fit and interest level before passing qualified candidates along to the next stage of the recruiting process
• Manage candidate expectations throughout the interview process, keeping them updated on feedback, next steps, and timeline
• Serve as a subject matter expert on company culture and values, sharing this information with candidates to help them make informed decisions about whether or not to pursue opportunities
• Negotiate job offers on behalf of candidates, ensuring they are fair and competitive
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS), documenting all interactions with candidates
• Generate regular reports detailing key metrics such as time-to-fill, cost-per-hire, and quality-of-hire

Aug 2014 – Feb 2015 · 6 mos

• Sourcing of candidates by initial screening, personal interviews / telephonic interviewsand handling the entire joining process of the candidates
• Understand and analyze overall Clients needs and requirements (description, salary, expectations, etc)
• With use of various tools and innovative recruiting styles, reviewand present the screened candidates to the clients
• Develop and Manage strong consultative relationships with Clients & Manage the entire Account
• Consistently meet the performance metrics as defined by the manager
• Updating with the respective domain knowledge

Sep 2010 – Oct 2011 · 1 yr 1 mo · Pune Area, India

• Source, screen, interview, and evaluate candidates
• Foster long-term relationships with candidates
• Review and understand technical job requirement requirements
• Review applicants to verify if position requirements are met
• Format resumes meeting client expectations
• Research new technologies
• Create detailed job descriptions
• Follow up with candidates