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AMBICA BHARADWAJ
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Summary
Goal-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist, offering 9 years of experience in successfully managing a complete recruitment life cycle. Implements customized strategies to meet specific assignments and source suitable candidates.
Accomplished in analyzing company needs and developing long-term solutions to meet personnel objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
ThoughtWorks
05.2022 - Current
- Managed the complete hiring lifecycle for Full-Time Infrastructure roles, sourcing candidates from multiple channels, conducting thorough screenings, and ensuring cultural and technical alignment.
- Successfully hired for Tech and Non-Tech roles, including Developers, DevOps Engineers, Quality Analysts, UI Developers, Staffing Specialists, Business Analysts, and Domain Specialists , while working in the Contractor Hiring Team .
- Maintained strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors , ensuring seamless communication and timely updates on hiring progress.
- Partnered with various teams to drive smooth onboarding experiences for new hires.
- Utilized employee referrals, direct sourcing, online job portals, and recruitment agencies to identify and attract top talent.
- Provided hiring insights and analytics to stakeholders, leveraging recruitment metrics to optimize hiring strategies and align with DEI goals .
- Built strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive recruitment journey from sourcing to onboarding.
- Functioned extensively on Greenhouse ATS , maintaining a structured and well-documented candidate pipeline .
- As part of the Global Project Coordinator Team , contributed to discussions on implementing global initiatives at the regional level , addressing local challenges, and integrating regional projects into broader company goals.
Senior Executive
TO THE NEW
06.2019 - 04.2022
- Sourced and screened candidates for multiple IT positions and presented qualified candidates to hiring managers, coordinated interviews, offers, and onboarding. Solicited feedback to refine recruiting strategy.
- Leveraged employee referrals, direct sourcing, Internet applications, and recruitment agencies to source suitable candidates for positions.
- Functioning on ZOHO Applicant Tracking System ( ATS ) to document entire candidate journey.
- Reporting, summarizing, and recording data and maintaining strong panel and stakeholder relationships .
- Actively involved in taking HR interviews of fresher and lateral resources.
- Created and implemented multiple initiatives - JD Revamp, Candidate Engagement Plan, Training Workshop for TA Team.
- Works closely with Marketing Team for initiatives like - Open Referral Program, Job Ads-Mailers, Quarterly Newsletters, DYK.
- Creating new Vendor Management Program facilitating Permanent and Contractual Roles.
HR Consultant
Aristocrat Technologies
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Handled end-to-end recruitment for various IT requirements in organization.
- Ensured channel-wise mix for sourcing (Portals, Networking, Employee Referrals, vendors, and alternate channel) and conducting Pre-screening of candidates before scheduling their interviews with panel members.
- Candidate management: Regular follow-ups with shortlisted candidates with respect to coordinating interviews, CTC/Salary Negotiation, offer acceptance, joining date, background/reference check, and providing consultative approach.
Consultant
Pentagram Consulting
10.2015 - 06.2018
- Handled recruitment for Leadership Hiring/Middle to senior level in niche skill set for IT, Consulting roles, and Non-IT Domains.
- Sourced and short-listed resumes received from various recruiting sources Self-created database, Job Portals, direct applicants, and through own network of contacts.
- Preparing and Updating MIS Reports on daily and weekly basis.
- Coordinating for arranging interviews of shortlisted candidates.
Education
B.Tech - Biotechnology
Invertis University
Bareilly 07.2011 - 05/2015
Intermediate -
St. Maria Goretti Inter College
Bareilly 04.2010 - 03/2011
High School -
St. Maria Goretti Inter College
Bareilly 04.2008 - 03/2009
Skills
Technical Recruitment
Diversity and Inclusive hiring
Stakeholder management
Vendor Management
Applicant Tracking Systems
Training and mentoring
Interests
Anime Fanatic
Timeline
Senior Associate
ThoughtWorks
05.2022 - Current
Senior Executive
TO THE NEW
06.2019 - 04.2022
HR Consultant
Aristocrat Technologies
06.2018 - 05.2019
Consultant
Pentagram Consulting
10.2015 - 06.2018
B.Tech - Biotechnology
Invertis University
07.2011 - 05/2015
Intermediate -
St. Maria Goretti Inter College
04.2010 - 03/2011
High School -
St. Maria Goretti Inter College
04.2008 - 03/2009
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