Somya Neekhra

Head of Talent

Gurgaon, Haryana, India8 yrs 5 mos experience

Key Highlights

Expert in strategic sourcing for technical roles.
Innovated talent acquisition processes at Arcesium.
Led successful campus recruitment initiatives.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional specializing in technical recruitment and talent acquisition strategies.

Contact

Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionTechnology Recruitment

Other Skills

.NETASP.NETCC#C++Core JavaDatabasesDiversity RecruitmentEmployee RelationsHTMLHuman ResourcesJavaJavaScriptMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office

About

At Arcesium, my focus is on innovating talent acquisition processes for technical roles, demonstrating expertise in strategic sourcing and statistical data analysis. We've crafted recruitment strategies that resonate with Arcesium's mission, ensuring alignment with industry trends and organizational goals. Collaboration with our vendor partners has been key to refining our approach towards technology recruitment, enhancing our ability to attract and onboard top-tier professionals. The success of our Employee Referral Program is a testament to our team's commitment to fostering a culture of engagement and proactive talent management.

Experience

8 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 4 mos

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Arcesium

2 roles

Manager/Lead, Talent Acquisition (Lateral + Campus) | Technology & Product Hiring

Promoted

Aug 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Spearheading end-to-end recruitment efforts for Level 3+ technical positions across diverse competencies at Arcesium across locations.
Formulating recruitment strategies and plans within the team to ensure successful acquisition of talent.
Collaborating with vendor partners to define requirements, craft job descriptions, and devise action plans.
Cultivating deep understanding of requirements to source top-tier talent for the industry.
Developing and maintaining interactive dashboards to provide real-time progress updates to stakeholders.
Leading the Employee Referral Program, promoting engagement, fostering referral culture, and managing referrals proactively.
Utilizing self-sourcing methods via LinkedIn, Seekout and Instahyre for niche roles, in addition to vendor collaboration.
Driving proactive Campus Hiring initiatives across prestigious institutions like IITs, NITs, and other leading engineering colleges nationwide.
Gathering and analyzing campus intelligence, including internship stipends and full-time compensation structures, to advise leadership on fresher compensation strategies.
Orchestrating campus recruitment drives, delivering impactful pre-placement talks, and designing and executing multi-level assessment processes effectively.
Fostering ongoing engagement with engineering campuses beyond hiring seasons through participation in technical fests and conducting tech talks.

Stakeholder ManagementUniversity RecruitmentTechnology RecruitmentStrategic SourcingStatistical Data AnalysisTalent Acquisition

Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition

Aug 2021 – Jul 2023 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India · Hybrid

Tower research capital

Human Resources Associate (Talent Acquisition + Business Partner)

Feb 2019 – Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Gurgaon, India

Managed end-to-end recruitment operations from February 2019 to July 2021, overseeing all divisions in Core Engineering (technical) and Support.
Ensured a seamless transition from understanding demands and skills required to onboarding for various roles.
Conducted regular sync-up calls and provided hiring updates, maintaining consistent communication with stakeholders until final placement.
Designed and executed recruitment strategies within the team to successfully acquire talent.
Collaborated with vendor partners to align on requirements, craft job descriptions, and devise action plans.
Maintained and tracked records of total joiners and offers using search trackers.
Conducted market mapping exercises for new roles across the organization, including quant roles.
Developed and presented recruitment and HR activity dashboards, such as Global recruitment dashboards and succession planning dashboards.
Organized cultural events like wellness activities and trivia to promote employee engagement.
Facilitated HRBP catch-ups with existing employees to gauge team sentiments and address any concerns.
Created and optimized communication channels through email campaigns, including open searches and referral mailers, using online tools.

Blackstone

Recruiter - Blackstone (Centre of Excellence)

Jul 2017 – Feb 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos

Led the end-to-end recruitment life cycle, from comprehending job descriptions to facilitating onboarding sessions, ensuring a smooth transition for candidates.
Proficient in core competencies including job portal sourcing, conducting telephonic interviews, generating referrals, and maintaining comprehensive recruitment reports.
Specialized in sourcing and hiring for various technical and business roles, including Network Engineers, Security Engineers, QA Analysts, Project Managers, and Financial Analysts, among others.
Demonstrated expertise in implementing innovative resourcing strategies such as internet sourcing, headhunting, and network building, resulting in successful candidate placements.
Managed campus hiring initiatives for both technology and business domains, fostering relationships with educational institutions and recruiting top-tier talent from diverse backgrounds.

Ey

Talent Acquisition

Feb 2016 – Jun 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos · Gurgaon, India

Managed the entire recruitment life cycle, starting from understanding job descriptions and sourcing candidates to screening, scheduling interviews, and coordinating technical on-call interviews.
Collaborated with business units to ensure alignment on interview processes and provided support throughout, facilitating smooth communication and feedback exchange.
Assisted the Bulk Hiring team in recruiting large numbers of candidates during high-demand periods to meet targets effectively.
Maintained Support Tracker and Management Information System (MIS) on a daily and monthly basis, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
Overlooked recruitment activities for two service lines: Markets and Business Communication Services (BCS), ensuring staffing needs were met efficiently.