Akanksha Verma
Summary
Dedicated Talent Acquisition Specialist successful at managing full recruitment life cycle. Develops and implements customized strategies to meet specific position requirements and source qualified candidates. Offering 3+ years of recruitment strategy development. Detail-oriented professional with strong multitasking and communication skills. Experienced in recruiting highly talented personnel. Proven ability to work collaboratively with team members.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Photon Infotech Pvt Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
- Handled internal and external HR inquiries promptly and professionally, redirecting calls as necessary
- Maintained accurate personnel records in both physical and electronic formats, ensuring compliance with employment regulations
- Collaborated with department heads to assess workforce needs and develop strategic staffing plans
- Led successful full-cycle recruitment campaigns to attract top talent and provide positive candidate experiences
- Conducted in-depth research and analysis of roles to develop effective recruitment solutions for departments
- Documented HR activities, contracts, and agreements comprehensively
- Prepared and presented recruitment status and activity reports
- Assisted in budget preparation and implementation, integrating cost-effective practices into recruitment processes
- Created diverse job advertisements and managed the end-to-end recruitment process, from CV screening to interviews, for timely staffing fulfillment
- Conducted supply and demand analysis to develop and maintain annual HR plans aligned with organizational objectives
- Managed full life cycle recruitment for both IT and non-IT positions
- Collaborated closely with internal hiring managers to understand job descriptions and compensation details
- Managed candidate sourcing, validated job descriptions, and utilized Boolean search techniques for candidate screening
- Coordinated technical, non-technical, client, and HR interviews
- Managed the Post-Offer Follow-Up (POFU) process and successfully handled offer negotiations
- Regularly interacted with delivery managers and hiring managers to understand staffing needs and required skills, ensuring effective recruitment and fulfillment.
Recruitment Coordinator
Lycus Business Services Pvt Ltd.
08.2022 - Current
- Responded promptly and professionally to internal and external HR inquiries, efficiently redirecting calls and correspondence
- Maintained meticulous personnel records in compliance with employment requirements
- Coordinated with all departments to assess HR needs and develop staffing plans aligned with organizational goals
- Played a pivotal role in implementing successful recruitment campaigns and executing talent sourcing strategies
- Devised and implemented procedures to enhance the candidate experience, significantly increasing top talent acquisition
- Developed and executed cost-effective recruitment strategies, proactively seeking referrals for challenging positions
- Assisted in developing an annual manpower plan, overseeing the entire recruitment cycle
- Conducted extensive research for succession planning, maintaining meticulous documentation of HR activities
- Collaborated with departments to address recruitment challenges and provided valuable recommendations
- Demonstrated extensive end-to-end recruitment experience across India, proficient in diverse sourcing methods
- Recruited talent from entry-level to Project Manager, leading company-wide sourcing campaigns
- Managed a wide range of skill levels, meeting client expectations and building candidate pipelines
- Enhanced the screening process, established a full-cycle sourcing strategy, and ensured timely targets
- Facilitated communication between the sourcing team, onsite team, and Hiring Managers
- Assisted in preparing, implementing, and monitoring the functional budget, showcasing strong financial acumen.
Senior HR Recruiter
Hiyamee Pvt. Ltd.
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed end-to-end recruitment process, aligning with client requirements
- Utilized diverse sourcing channels and optimized Microsoft Office tools to enhance efficiency
- Collaborated with high-profile clients (Swiggy, Ola, Cognizant, and more) to ensure successful placement within specified timelines
- Orchestrated seamless coordination of interviews, fostering strong professional relationships
- Conducted meticulous screening and initial interviews, exhibiting exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Maintained an extensive MIS database to efficiently track and manage candidate information
- Mentored new hires and oversaw interview coordination during campus drives
- Promoted a positive and inclusive work environment through employee relations and internal hiring processes
- Utilized Power BI to monitor and analyze recruitment-related data, generating comprehensive reports to inform decision-making
- Employed various advertising strategies (job boards, social media platforms, professional networks) to attract qualified candidates.
HR Recruiter
Fervour Infosystem Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted initial screening and assessments of candidates to ensure alignment with job requirements and company culture
- Coordinated and participated in interview processes, providing comprehensive feedback to hiring managers
- Managed the entire recruitment lifecycle, including offer negotiation, background checks, and onboarding processes
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date candidate information in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other HR databases
- Established and fostered relationships with universities, colleges, and professional organizations to attract top talent
- Attended job fairs and networking events to promote the company's employer brand and identify potential candidates.
Education
PGDM - HR (Major) / Operation (Minor) -
ISBR
08.2017
B.Tech. - IT -
Karunya University
05.2014
Skills
- IaaS
- Power BI
- Java
- G rails and Groovy
- HTML
- C
- C
- C#
- Android
- MySQL
- Oracle
- Rational Rose
- DotNet
- Recruitment Planning
- Business Forecasting
- Candidate Pipeline Management
- Pipeline Maintenance
- Applicant Tracking Systems
- Salary and Benefits Negotiations
- Contract Negotiation
- Recruitment
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Talent Management
- Compensation Analysis
- Personnel Management
- Candidate Sourcing
- Benefits Administration
- Pre-Employment Screening
- Staffing Agency Coordination
- Talent Acquisition
- Compensation Structuring
- New Hire Onboarding
- Performance Appraisal
Certification
- Indian Payroll Management, UDEMY, 07/2022
- Power BI, UDEMY, 07/2022
- Agile HR Fundamentals, UDEMY, 07/2022
- Advanced Technology (SAP HCM), SKY INFO TECH, Noida, 11/2018, 06/2019
- Strategic Negotiation, Udemy, August-2022
- Strategic Human Resource Management, Udemy, August-2022
Languages
English
Hindi
Gujarati
Internship
- Yumployee.com, Mumbai, India, Recruitment and Selection / Network Building, 06/2016, 08/2016
- G.E Oil & Gas, Hyderabad, India, Intern, 01/2014, 05/2014
- BSNL, Hyderabad, India, Intern, 06/2013, 07/2013
- Landmark Group, City, Country, Intern, 01/2016, 02/2016
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 03/30/1993
- Nationality: Indian
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Photon Infotech Pvt Ltd.
01.2023 - Current
Recruitment Coordinator
Lycus Business Services Pvt Ltd.
08.2022 - Current
Senior HR Recruiter
Hiyamee Pvt. Ltd.
05.2021 - 07.2022
HR Recruiter
Fervour Infosystem Pvt. Ltd.
07.2019 - 01.2020
PGDM - HR (Major) / Operation (Minor) -
ISBR
B.Tech. - IT -
Karunya University
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